Venue Description

Brú na Bóinne is the name given to a complex of ancient monuments lying about 8 km inland from Drogheda on the east coast of Ireland. Brú na Bóinne -the palace or mansion of the Boyne- is the Irish name given to one of the world’s most important archaeological landscapes. This area, between the towns of Slane and Drogheda, is where the River Boyne meanders into a dramatic loop or bend and is dominated by the spectacular, 5000 year old prehistoric passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. Passage tombs are found in a few other areas of Europe, but it is in Ireland that they found their most inspired expression. In 1993, UNESCO designated the Brú na Bóinne area a World Heritage Site.

Accessibility

The National Disability Authority has included Brú na Bóinne as an example of good practice for accessibility in their publication; Building for Everyone, Inclusion, Access and Use 2002 http://www.worldheritageireland.ie/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/wheelchair01.pdf

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.worldheritageireland.ie/bru-na-boinne/

Awards List

http://www.tripadvisor.ie/TravelersChoice-Attractions-cLandmarks-g186591#8 http://www.irishcentral.com/culture/travel/Ten-places-in-Ireland-that-can-change-your-life-PHOTOS.html

Toilets

We have facilites for both ladies and gentlemen

Staff

Staff working at Brú na Bóinne all live locally and present the monuments in their care to visitors with pride and insight. They are a team with a reputation for award winning standards in customer service.