Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, Drogheda

Name: Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
Address: Drogheda, Ireland
Telephone: +353 41 980 9950

#6 among attractions in Drogheda

Visitor center, Historical place, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre is a place located in Drogheda (Louth county) and belongs to the category of visitor center, historical place, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 49 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 53°43'24"N latitude and 6°25'24"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Tullyallen (village, 23 min walk), Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park (bridge, 29 min walk), Townleyhall passage grave, Monknewton (memorial, 30 min walk).

Coordinates: 53°43'24"N, 6°25'24"W

Address

Drogheda Ireland

Contact

+353 41 980 9950

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Drogheda

Day trips

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newgrange, Dowth, Mellifont Abbey, Funtasia Theme Parks.

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