Bru Na Boinne Visitor Centre, Donore, Co. Meath

Details

Accessibility

The passage and chamber at Newgrange is low and narrow and has steps, and maybe not suitable for visitors with claustrophobia or mobility issues – please contact venue in advance if you have any concerns. There is no access to the passages and chambers at Knowth on either tour option.

The monuments are outdoor sites with no shelter, please dress appropriately for the weather.

Brief description

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.

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The new state of the art, immersive visitor experience focuses on the monuments of the World Heritage Site during the Neolithic period. It transports visitors back 5000 years to the pinnacle of passage tomb building when Brú na Bóinne contained some of the largest buildings in the world.

The exhibits explore the seasonal nature of Stone Age society, the significance of the solar cycle, ceremonies and the monument building process.

On 1st March 2020 new tour options began that include visiting both Newgrange and Knowth as standard. The previous options of visiting Knowth or Newgrange only are no longer available.

1. Brú na Bóinne Tour – Outside Only:
This is a visit to Knowth and Newgrange exterior only.

2. Brú na Bóinne Plus Newgrange Chamber Tour:
This is a visit to Newgrange and Knowth, which includes access to the chamber at Newgrange.

Average duration of both tour options is 2 hours 45 minutes including the visitor centre exhibitions.

Address

Brú na Bóinne visitor centre Newgrange and Knowth, Donore Co. Meath

Email

Phone

Website

http://www.worldheritageireland.ie/bru-na-boinne/visitor-information/

Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change.

OPW Free Educational visits for school scheme on heritageireland.ie  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.

Transport

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Amenities

At the visitor centre: an exhibition and an audio-visual, a café, baby-changing facilities, and a large picnic area.