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History & Heritage

Listen to the story of the Boyne Valley with our Audio Guides

Situated across County Meath and South County Louth, the Boyne Valley is a landscape steeped in history with mythology and sacred ancient sites around every corner. We are home to the World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne as well as magnificent Castles and more. When you are planning your visit, why not have a listen to our 21 audio guides to give you a feel for what to expect. All guides were produced by Alberta Heritage. Click on the heading of each site to listen in.

Spend some time in the Gardens of the Boyne Valley 2022

Its that time of year when gardens all around Ireland come to life. Garden centres are a buzz of activity, public gardens welcome lots of visitors and gardeners are busy keeping their creations watered. The best place in Ireland to spend some time visiting gardens is the Boyne Valley. The rich heritage of the Boyne Valley is reflected in gardens that date back to the 17th century. Each garden is open either by appointment, or for a set number of days per year.

Accessible Tourism in the Boyne Valley

Here in the Boyne Valley we want everyone to enjoy our beautiful landscape, learn all about our heritage and discover all the great activities and attractions on offer. Many of our activity providers and sites are suitable for people of all ages and all abilities. We understand it takes time to research all the places you can go with walking aids, buggies and wheelchairs so we have compiled a list for you. Take a look at the list of attractions here that are fully accessible in the Boyne Valley below.