Adventure Activities & Family Fun

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.

Float along the Boyne Blueway

With 12km of river for you to explore, kayaking on the Boyne is the perfect day out. We are the official provider for the Boyne Blueway so taking you downstream is what we do. You can take easy guided trips with us that are plenty of craic. You can immerse yourself in a rarely-seen landscape on slow tranquil journeys. Some of you like the self-guided experience and that's ok too. 

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. 

Navan Adventure Centre offers an action packed outdoor experience and fun for all the family. We offer a wide range of outdoor activities including archery, footgolf and many many more. Our Family Fun Package offers 5 amazing activities (Mini Golf, Bouncy Inflatables, Pedal Go-Karting, Football Golf and our all new adventure playground!) suitable for 3 to 12 year olds. Booking is essential, to book please visit our website www.navanadventurecentre.ie or call us on 085 2366322.

Meath: List of Playgrounds, Playing Pitches and Outdoor gyms

Dipping, ducking and diving

During the summer months in the Boyne Valley listen out for the sounds of children laughing and shouting with delight at the sheer pleasure of splashing, dipping and swimming in the clear waters that lap of sandy beaches. The seaside resort of Bettystown with its long stretch of fine sandy beach and the excellent beach at Laytown provide good bathing all along the strand. Be sure children are supervised by adults at all times.