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Visitor Centre information
Brú na Bóinne Visitor centre is situated on the south side of the River Boyne overlooking the core of the World Heritage Site. It opened in 1997.
Exhibitions
The Centre contains exhibitions that describe the society that created the Neolithic tombs, their homes, dress, food, tools and weapons. Great emphasis is placed throughout the Exhibition on the building of the monuments; why they were built: how they were used; where the building stones were found and how these were moved to the site. The audio–visual show deals primarily with the solar alignments in the Boyne Valley. The extensive exhibition also contains a partial full-scale replica of the chamber at Newgrange as well as a replica of one of the smaller sites at Knowth.
GPS co-ordinates
Latitude 53.694567 Longtitude -6.4463
Facilities
The Centre provides other facilities such as tourist information, tearoom, picnic area and parking. The Visitor centre is the starting point for all visits to Newgrange and Knowth and a shuttle bus service runs to these monuments from the bus stop which is reached via a pedestrian bridge across the River Boyne.
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre Admission Prices
|
Adult |
Senior / Group |
Child / Student |
Family |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Newgrange* |
€6.00 |
€5.00 |
€3.00 |
€15.00 |
|
Knowth* |
€5.00 |
€3.00 |
€3.00 |
€13.00 |
|
Centre Exhibition |
€3.00 |
€2.00 |
€2.00 |
€8.00 |
* Tickets to Newgrange and Knowth include admission to the Exhibition in the Centre
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre Opening hours
January- 9.00 – 17.00
February, March, April 9.30 – 17.30
May 9.00 – 18.30
June –mid Sept 9.00-19.00
mid Sept- end Sept 9.00 – 18.30
October 9.30-17.30
November, December 9.00-17.00
Last tour to the monuments leaves the Centre 1 hour and 45 minutes before the Centre closes.Last admission to the Visitor Centre is 45 minutes before closing time.
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre and Newgrange are open all year round except for December 24th, December 25th, December 26th and December 27th.
Knowth is open from Easter until the end of October.
Please note this is a very busy site and it is important to be at the Centre early in the day to ensure a visit to the monuments, as places on the tours are limited each day.
There is no direct access to either Newgrange or Knowth. All access is through the Visitor Centre and by guided tour only.
Groups of 15 or more must be pre-booked. Requests for bookings can be faxed to: 041-9823071, addressed to Reservations, Brú na Bóinne, Donore, Drogheda, Co Meath or e-mailed to brunaboinne@opw.ie. We accept Visa, Visa Electron, Maestro, Mastercard, Laser and edc cards.
Maps
Download Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site Map [PDF 1.1MB ]
Download Map of Brú na Bóinne WHS & Visitor Centre Layout and Information [PDF 3.4MB]
Download Boyne Valley Area Map [PDF 472KB]
Wheelchair Accessibility
Newgrange
The Chamber at Newgrange is not accessible to wheelchairs and there are some steps on the path at the back of the mound.
A full scale replica of the chamber forms part of the exhibition at the visitor centre. It is wheelchair accessible.
Knowth
The chamber of Knowth is not accessible. All of the tour is wheelchair accessible except the small exhibition room & the top of the mound.
Visitor Centre
Is fully wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available to borrow during your visit.
Shuttle Bus
Is fully wheelchair accessible.
Download the accessible journey to Newgrange and Knowth [PDF 135KB]
Children at Brú na Boinne
The visitor centre
The Brú na Bóinne visitor centre is a child friendly environment and there are a number of facilities which will enhance your family’s visit:
- an exhibition and an audio-visual
- a café
- baby changing facilities
- a large picnic area.
Newgrange and Knowth
Children are always welcome to Newgrange and Knowth. For their safety and comfort a responsible adult should take care of them during their visit.
An adult must accompany children under 16 years of age.
It is possible to bring buggies through the visitor centre, onto the buses and outdoors at the sites but not into the passage and chamber at Newgrange.
Parents and guardians should be aware that all visits to the sites are guided and courtesy and consideration towards other visitors is appreciated.
The tours of the sites are outdoors so it is extremely important to wear appropriate clothing.
School visits
Advance booking for schools is essential.
There is free entry to Brú na Bóinne for school groups if booked in advance under the Free for Schools programme. Enquire at reception.
Educational work must be carried out during the visit to avail of free entry. Teachers are asked to prepare worksheets in advance.
OPW Free Educational visits
OPW Free Educational visits for school scheme on heritageireland.ie
Download our Children at Brú na Boinne Document [PDF 1KB]
Useful Tips
- Useful tips when visiting Brú na Bóinne