Sunday May 20

Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre

Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre Newgrange and Knowth

Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre interprets the Neolithic monuments of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. The extensive exhibition includes a full scale replica of the chamber at Newgrange as well as a full model of one of the smaller tombs at Knowth.

The Newgrange monument itself is an example of a megalithic passage tomb and is widely recognised as one of the most important megalithic structures in Europe. It was built between 3100 and 2900 BC and is particularly well known for the way it was built, allowing the rising sun at the winter solstice to shine directly along the passage into the chamber for about 17 minutes, illuminating the chamber floor. This is demonstrated at the end of each tour using torches and lights placed along the passage.

All admission to Newgrange and Knowth is through the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Donore, Co. Meath. There is no direct access to these monuments. Visitors are brought from the Visitor Centre to the monuments by shuttle bus.

Facilities:

Leaflet/Guide book: English, Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese
Audiovisual presentation in English, Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Car/Bus park
Minibus shuttle service to Newgrange and Knowth, viewing areas
Centre fully accessible to visitors with disabilities - including toilet facilities
Tourist information point
Picnic area
Restaurant/Tearooms: Tearooms seating capacity 110

Opening Times:

  • Feb - April: Daily 09.30 - 17.30
  • May: Daily 09.00 - 18.30
  • June - Mid Sept: Daily 09.00 - 19.00
  • Mid - End Sept: Daily 09.00 - 18.30
  • October: Daily 09.30 - 17.30
  • Nov - Jan: Daily 09.00 - 17.00

  • Newgrange is open all year round except for December 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th
  • Knowth is open from Easter to 28th October
  • Last admission to the Visitor Centre is 45 minutes before closing

Admission Prices:

Exhibition Only:
Adult: €3.00
Sen/Group: €2.00
Child/Student: €2.00
Family: €8.00

Exhibition & Newgrange:
Adult: €6.00
Sen/Group: €5.00
Child/Student €3.00
Family: €15.00

Exhibition & Knowth:
Adult: €5.00
Sen/Group: €3.00
Child/Student: €3.00
Family: €13.00

Exhibition & Newgrange & Knowth:
Adult: €11.00
Sen/Group: €8.00
Child/Student: €6.00
Family: €28.00

Location:

2 km west of Donore Village on the South side of the river Boyne

Via the M1 Motorway:
From the South: Take the M1 north and take the second exit after the toll. This is signed for Donore and Brú na Bóinne. Go through the village of Donore and the Visitor Centre is 2km past the village on the right hand side.
From the North: Take the M1 heading south. Take the first exit after the Boyne Cable Bridge. This is signed for Donore and Brú na Bóinne. Go through the village of Donore and the Visitor Centre is 2km past the village on the right hand side.


Contact Details:
Telephone: +353 41 988 0300.
Fax No: +353 41 982 3071.
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