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Brú na Bóinne: Newgrange, Knowth & Dowth

Brú na Bóinne, Donore, Drogheda, County Meath, Ireland

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.


Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre

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.


Groups of 15 – 30 must pre-book one of the group time slots by emailing brunaboinne@opw.ie for availability.


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.


Visit Website for more details and to book tickets.

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