Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre: Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth
Step into Ireland’s richest archaeological landscape
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre: Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth
Step into Ireland’s richest archaeological landscape
Admission
Ticket availability is very limited. Pre-booking tickets is essential – all visitors including children/infants must have a ticket.
Unaccompanied minors (children under 18 years of age) will not gain admission.
For wheelchair users or visitors who require special assistance please email brunaboinne@opw.ie in advance of booking.
For group bookings (15 – 24 tickets): email brunaboinne@opw.ie
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Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre: Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth
The World Heritage Property of Brú na Bóinne is Ireland’s richest archaeological landscape and is situated within a bend in the River Boyne. Brú na Bóinne is famous for the spectacular prehistoric passage tombs of Knowth, Newgrange and Dowth which were built circa 3200BC. These ceremonial structures are among the most important Neolithic sites in the world and contain the largest collection of megalithic art in Western Europe.
Visitor Centre, Newgrange and Knowth
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre is the starting point for all visits to Newgrange and Knowth. The Visitor Centre exhibition is a fully interactive visitor experience exploring the Neolithic culture, landscape and monuments of Brú na Bóinne.
Visitors are brought via shuttle bus to these monuments and pre-booking tickets is essential. Access to Newgrange and Knowth is by guided tour only. Pre-booking for the Visitor Centre only is not required.
Seasonal Tour Options:
7th November 2024 – 26th February 2025
Knowth is closed
- NEWGRANGE TOUR + EXHIBITION
A guided tour to Newgrange
Access to the chamber
Includes the exhibitions at Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre
PREBOOKING ESSENTIAL - VISITOR CENTRE EXHIBITON ONLY
Self-guided exhibition
Does not include visits to monuments
(These tickets are not available to pre-book)
Groups of 15 – 30 must pre-book one of our group time slots by emailing brunaboinne@opw.ie for availability.
Gallery
Eastern view of Knowth Mound with reconstructed timber circle. 
Aerial view of Newgrange mound 
The entrance stone at Newgrange consists of a large triple spiral engraved with double loops which decorate the left side of the stone. 
Another triple spiral (Triskele) appears in the passageway at Newgrange similar to the entrance stone. 
Sunrise over Red Mountain in Donore where it shines across into the roof box at Newgrange.
Opening Times
Visitor Centre Opening times
January 9:00 – 16:15
February 9:30 – 16:45
March 9:30 – 16:45
April 9:30 – 16:45
May 9:00 – 17:45
June 9:00 – 17:45
July 9:00 – 17:45
August 9:00 – 17:45
September 9:00 – 17:15
October 9:00 – 16:15
November 9:00 – 16:15
December 9:00 – 16:15*
Christmas 2024:
Closed 24 – 27 Dec 2024 inclusive.
Closed Jan 1st 2025
Tours to Newgrange and Knowth operate within the opening time of the Visitor Centre
Click the ‘Book Online’ link for available tour times *Earlier opening on winter-solstice mornings (19 – 23 December) with regular tour options suspended Closed 24 – 27 December inclusive Groups of 15 – 24 must pre-book one of our group time slots by emailing brunaboinne@opw.ie for availability.
Notice
- Universal access is limited at the monuments — Please contact us in advance if you require special assistance or have mobility issues.
- The passage and chamber at Newgrange is low and narrow. It may not be suitable for visitors with claustrophobia or mobility issues – If you have any concerns, please contact us in advance.
- Brú na Bóinne is a very busy site.
- Tickets are limited
- Visitors may incur long delays or not gain access to the sites. Access is not guaranteed without pre-booked tickets
- There is no access to the chambers at Knowth.
- The monuments are outdoor sites with no shelter, please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Photography: Not permitted in the passage or chamber at Newgrange. A permit is required for commercial filming/photography.
- Bags are not permitted inside Newgrange. Visitors must leave them in the secure containers provided.
- The opening of OPW sites can be weather dependent and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all, access may be subject to change at short notice. Every attempt will be made to announce these closures ahead of time, but if you doubt them, please check with the site for its Open/Close Status.
Getting Here
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre is the starting point for all visits to Newgrange and Knowth. Do not go directly to the monuments as you will not gain entry. Visitors are brought via shuttle bus to the monuments
Click the relevant icon below to open Maps directions
Facilities
- Audio guide for exhibition
- Baby Changing
- Bicycle Parking
- Bookshop
- Café
- Car park
- Card Accepted
- Changing exhibitions
- Coach parking
- Events Venue
- Exhibition
- Gift Shop
- Lift
- Museum
- Picnic Area
- Toilets
- Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
- WiFi
Restrictions
- All access to Newgrange & Knowth via Brú na Bóinne centre only
- Assistance dogs only
Nearby sites to visit
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre: Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth
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Resources
Social Guide
Download, print and read our social guide (PDF) about visiting Brú na Bóinne. This will help first-time visitors, families and people with developmental and learning disabilities to prepare for a visit to Brú na Bóinne.
Download the Brú Na Boinne Chamber Tour Guide
Download the Knowth Tour and Exhibition Guide
Download the Newgrange Tour and Exhibition Guide
Educational Resources
View our Educational Resources for Brú Na Boinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange and Knowth)
(3 resources)