Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Balbriggan

Name: Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre
Address: Donore, Co. Meath, Balbriggan, Ireland

#2 among attractions in Balbriggan

Tourist information, Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum

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The Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre is the starting point for all visits to the monuments of the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Brú na Bóinne, notably the passage graves of Newgrange and Knowth. It is located eight kilometers west of Drogheda in County Meath, Ireland. ()

Coordinates: 53°41'37"N, 6°26'58"W

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Donore, Co. MeathBalbriggan Ireland

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Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth, Mellifont Abbey.

1.1 miW
Neolithic monuments and visitor centre
Newgrange, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
28 min walk • Nestled in the lush green landscape of Donore, County Meath, Ireland, the ancient monument of Newgrange stands as a testament to a civilization long gone but not forgotten. This prehistoric site, part of the larger Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park, is a marvel of...
1.8 miW
Neolithic site with tombs and rock art
Knowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
46 min walk • Knowth is a Neolithic passage grave and an ancient monument of the World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne located 8.4 km west of Drogheda in Ireland's valley of the River Boyne. It is the largest passage grave of the Brú na Bóinne complex. It consists of a large mound and 17 smaller satellite tombs.
0.7 miN
Prehistoric site
Dowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
18 min walk • Dowth is a Neolithic passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, Ireland. It is one of the three principal tombs of the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site – a landscape of prehistoric monuments including the large passage-tombs of Dowth, Newgrange and Knowth.
3.4 miN
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Mellifont Abbey, Drogheda
88 min walk • Nestled in the serene countryside near Drogheda, Ireland, the ancient ruins of Mellifont Abbey whisper tales of bygone monastic life. Founded in 1142 by Saint Malachy of Armagh, Mellifont Abbey holds the distinction of being the first Cistercian monastery in Ireland...
3.6 miE
53°42'19"N • 6°21'49"W
Funtasia Theme Parks, Drogheda
92 min walk • Water park, Amusement park
2.8 miNE
Bridge
Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
71 min walk • The Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in County Meath, and County Louth, Ireland. It spans the Boyne River 3 kilometres west of Drogheda on the county boundary between County Meath and County Louth and is part of the M1 Northern Motorway.
4.2 miE
Church
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Drogheda
108 min walk • St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church stands as a testament to both the spiritual heritage and the architectural prowess of Drogheda, Ireland. This imposing Gothic Revival structure, completed in the 19th century, is not only a place of worship but also a beacon of...
2.3 miNE
53°43'24"N • 6°25'24"W
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, Drogheda
60 min walk • Visitor center, Historical place, Museum
4.2 miE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Drogheda
109 min walk • St. Peter's Church in Drogheda, Ireland, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This imposing structure is not only a place of worship but also a monument steeped in history, attracting visitors from far and wide.
4.3 miE
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Millmount Fort, Drogheda
109 min walk • Millmount is a large fortified complex situated on a great mound on the South bank of the River Boyne located in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland.
1.3 miE
Village
Donore
34 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Donore is the famous Newgrange passage tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back over 5,000 years, making it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza. The site is renowned for its Neolithic art and architecture...