Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange and Knowth)
Step into Ireland’s richest archaeological landscape
09:00 – 16:00
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange and Knowth)
Step into Ireland’s richest archaeological landscape
09:00 – 16:00
Limited Access
NEW PHYSICAL DISTANCING VISITOR EXPERIENCE - From 30th July 2020 until further notice.
Brú na Bóinne Tour – OUTSIDE ONLY
This is the only tour option available and is self-guided.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
It is essential to pre-book tickets online in advance of visit.
There are no ‘walk-in tickets’ available. Please do not arrive without having booked your tickets in advance as you will not gain entry.
Pre-booking online is possible from 24 hours up to 7 days in advance of visit.
A maximum of 12 tickets can be booked online.
FACE COVERS ARE MANDATORY DURING YOUR VISIT.
Café is only available to those booked on tours at present and has a limited service.
Admission
1. Brú na Bóinne Tour – Outside Only:
(Visitor Centre exhibition included)
Adult €12
Senior(aged 60+) €10
Children (12–17) €8
Family* €28
2. Brú na Bóinne Plus Newgrange Chamber Tour:
(Visitor Centre exhibition included)
Adult €18
Senior(aged 60+) €16
Children (12–17) €12
Family* €48
3. Visitor Centre Exhibition Only:
(Newgrange and Knowth not included)
Adult €5
Senior(aged 60+) €4
Children (12–17) €3
Family* €13
Children under 12 are free but still require a ticket.
*Family is 2 adults and up to 5 children
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange and Knowth)
The World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne is situated within a bend in the River Boyne. It is famous for the passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, built some five millennia ago.
These ceremonial structures are among the most important Neolithic sites in the world. They contain the largest collection of megalithic art in western Europe.
The visitor centre has just undergone a major reimagining and its state-of-the-art exhibitions illuminate the history of these extraordinary places. Starting in the Visitor Centre a visit to Newgrange and Knowth is now a combined interconnected visiting experience. This allows for greater access to the sites and for the first time an outside only option is available at Newgrange when chamber access is full.
Gallery
Eastern view of Knowth Mound with reconstructed timber circle. 
Newgrange 
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
Average duration of both tour options is 2 hours 45 minutes including the visitor centre exhibitions.
Seasonal Opening Times
- January
Open: 09:00
The last shuttle bus to the Monuments departs at 15:15
Last entry in Visitor Center 16:15
- February
Open: 09:30
The last shuttle bus to the Monuments departs at 15:45
Last entry in Visitor Center 16:45
- March & April
Open: 09:30
Last shuttle to monuments 15:00
Last admission to Visitor Centre 16:45
- May, June, July & August
Open: 09:00
Last shuttle to monuments 14:45
Last admission to Visitor Centre 16:00
- September
Open: 09:00
Last shuttle to monuments 15:30
Last admission to Visitor Centre 17:15
- October
Open: 09:30
Last shuttle to monuments 15:00
Last admission to Visitor Centre 16:45
- November & December*
Open: 09:00
Last shuttle to monuments 14:30
Last admission to Visitor Centre 16:15
Closed 24 – 27 December inclusive
*Earlier opening on Winter Solstice mornings (18 – 23 December) with regular options suspended.
Notice
Universal access is limited at the monuments — those who require special assistance or those with mobility issues please contact us in advance of visit.
The passage and chamber at Newgrange is low and narrow and may not be suitable for visitors with claustrophobia or mobility issues – please contact us in advance if you have any concerns.
Brú na Bóinne is a very busy site.
Tickets on both tour options are limited.
Visitors may incur long delays or not gain access to the sites.
Access is not guaranteed without pre-booked tickets
Contact
Donore
Drogheda
Co. Meath
A92 EH5C
041 988 0300
brunaboinne@opw.ie
Facilities
- Audio guide for exhibition
- Baby Changing
- Bookshop
- Cafe
- Car park
- 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
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Old Mellifont Abbey
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Hill of Tara
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