Boyne Valley Escape

 

Discover Boyne Valley is excited to announce a fantastic new accommodation package for 2023!

Enjoy a Boyne Valley Escape at any one of twelve fantastic locations dotted across the Birthplace of Ireland's Ancient East. 

Your package will include; 

• Welcome drink 
• One night bed and breakfast
• Dinner

This fantastic bundle is available mid week (Sunday to Thursday) and details of participating hotels can be seen below. 

Also read on for information on some of the wonderful walks, heritage and other activities that you can enjoy on your Boyne Valley Escape!

 

• Headfort Arms Hotel

  

• Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa

  

• The Conyngham Arms

  

• Boyne House Slane

  

• The Hamlet Court Hotel

  

• CityNorth Hotel

  

• Ardboyne Hotel

  

• Newgrange Hotel

  

• Castle Arch Hotel

  

• Knightsbrook Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort

  

• Trim Castle Hotel

  

• Scholars Townhouse Hotel

  

 

 

Walking Routes

Whether it is a gentle riverside walk or hiking up to dramatic ruins, the great outdoors is where the Boyne Valley can be best appreciated. Bike or stroll along the Royal Canal Greenway, a section of which passes through south Meath, or paddle along the Boyne Blueway Trim from the medieval town of Trim to Bective Abbey, filming location for Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel. The Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway takes you along the old railway line, perfect for enjoying the north of the Boyne Valley. There are many tracks and trails right across the Boyne Valley, from woodland walks to historic routes, as well as the Boyne Valley Camino that runs in a loop from Drogheda to Old Mellifont Abbey. Find out more on walking, biking and paddling routes.

 

Heritage Sites

The Boyne Valley is renowned for its rich heritage. Roam through the monastic site at Kells in the footsteps of St Colmcille or visit Drogheda, Gateway to the Boyne Valley, with its distinctive medieval barbican gate and 19th-century Martello Tower. All OPW sites are free to visit for the rest of 2021; visit the majestic Anglo-Norman castle at Trim, the 5,000 year old UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne (Newgrange and Knowth), or discover the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre.

 

More Things to Do in the Boyne Valley

What makes a great holiday? It’s all about having brilliant experiences and here in the Boyne Valley there are certainly plenty of amazing experiences to be enjoyed. Food lovers can check out the amazing producers located in the region. Thrill seekers can try some white water rafting or high-octane go-karting. Check out the vibrant arts scene. Visit magnificent gardens. Make your own gin. Ride a rollercoaster. There truly is something for everyone.  Find out more.