Adventure Activities & Family Fun

Sonairte [pronounced SON-ART-A] is an interactive visitor centre promoting ecological awareness and sustainable living. The name Sonairte is derived from a middle Irish word meaning “positive strength”. It is situated in a farm complex of noteworthy historical interest on the banks of the River Nanny near Laytown (Co. Meath).

The Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway is a 30km walkers' and cyclists' paradise along the route of the old railway line from Navan in Co. Meath to Kingscourt in Co. Cavan.

The Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway begins in Navan and passes through or close to the villages of Kilberry, Wilkinstown, Castletown Kilpatrick, Nobber and Kilmainhamwood before ending in Kingscourt.

To experience our top 5 stops along the Greenway, please click here!

The excavations at the site of the award-winning Blackfriary Community Heritage and Archaeology Project (BCHAP) in the town of Trim, County Meath, Ireland are run by the Blackfriary Archaeology Field School. Their goal is to deliver a wonderful experience to all interested students, visitors, lifelong learners and enthusiasts at the Blackfriary. Already, so many have started their field careers or realised their dream of taking part in an excavation at this medieval friary in the heritage capital of Ireland.

Try your hand at brown bread making, céilí dancing, the bodhrán (Irish drum), hurling (traditional sport), milking a cow, turf cutting and help the working sheepdog....an authentic taste of Irish life with fun people!  Traditional meals and live music evenings.  Hen parties, team building, school tours, ecology programmes.  Pre booking essential.

Check out our website for more information.

DROGHEDA MUSEUM and Martello Tower are located on the great fort that towers over the town of Drogheda, County Louth, on an ancient hill overlooking the historic river Boyne. It is the gateway to the Boyne Valley, an area rich in heritage dating back over 9,000 years, while the town itself is over 800 years old.

Please visit the Funtasia website or Instagram for more information and the latest opening times. 

At Funtasia Theme Park in Drogheda, Co. Louth, the fun never ends! Visitors can experience the excitement of Funtasia's 35,000 sq ft Waterpark and numerous fairground attractions. They can feel the adrenaline rush on the Skyclimb aerial assault course, go bowling, or conquer the indoor climbing wall.

Lismullin School of Culinary & Home Arts is situated close to the Hill of Tara, offering a range of culinary and home arts classes for all ages and stages. State-of-the-art facilities with 24 work stations and demonstration area, where you can experience genuine Irish cuisine and hospitality. Tailor-made packages for groups.

Loughcrew Estate & Gardens are full of history, beauty, fantasy, and atmosphere making the visit a magical experience. 

Family Adventures at Navan Adventure Centre   

Looking for a fun-filled day out in County Meath? Navan Adventure Centre delivers an action-packed outdoor experience for children, parents, guardians, grandparents, and carers alike — making it a brilliant choice for inclusive family adventures, whatever the weather. 

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