Things To Do
How to spend your time in the Boyne Valley this Summer
How to spend your time in the Boyne Valley this Summer
Travelling to the Boyne Valley this Summer and need tips and Inspiration? Here are our top selections for the Summer months for you and your loved ones.
Book your Summer Staycation at Ardboyne Hotel
Our fantastic packages include full Irish Breakfast and a three-course meal for all the family. Add an extra bit of fun to your family getaway by booking our Emerald Park, Navan Adventure Centre or Dublin Zoo package! Our Family Rooms offer a double bed & a triple bunk bed for the little ones to close their eyes and dream comfortably… There is plenty for families to enjoy both around Ardboyne Hotel or in the surrounding areas.
View our Summer Family Packages here
Local Walks
Boyne Ramparts Walk
Located a short walk from our hotel, this lengthy, beautiful tour is the perfect way to experience the most of the Boyne Valley. The Boyne Navigation flows beside 5,000 years of Meath Heritage, passing by the estate village of Slane, the Battle of the Boyne site at Oldbridge, and the passage graves of Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth. It is 8 km one way so a 16 km round trip. Give yourself about two hours each way.
Hill of Tara
Discover this 1.3-km circular track in County Meath close to Tara, just a short drive from our hotel. The Hill of Tara is the landscape's crowning glory in the Boyne Valley, a location that has been used as a gathering and burial ground for more than 5000 years. It takes an average of 25 minutes to complete.
Local Activities
Make this Summer an unforgettable experience for your little ones and discover the many activities within the Boyne Valley…
The Arc Arena
At Arc Arena Navan, there is something for the whole family to enjoy… Take the family to the Navan Arc Arena where it offers six screens for excellent film choices, the arcade, bowling or laser tag.
Boyne Valley Activities Centre
Everyone can find an activity they enjoy at Boyne Valley Activities. The River Boyne is an extremely popular destination for kayaking, and it's a wonderful opportunity to unwind and take in the breath taking surroundings. Enjoy this unique river on a river tour while admiring medieval Trim, which has the most medieval structures of any Irish town.
