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Ready, steady, go!Adventure Time in the Boyne Valley
discoverboynevalley.ie Tel +353 (0) 46 909 7060
Adventure time in the Boyne Valley
Adventure TimeThe Boyne Valley – Birthplace of Ireland’s Ancient East is the perfect place to kick-start your family adventure! Fancy kayaking down the Boyne or zip lining through the trees? Make a splash down a thrilling waterslide flume or test your nerve on a white-knuckle rollercoaster ride. If you’ve ever wondered what the Boyne Valley looked like from the top of the tallest tree now is your time to find out. Trust us, you will not be disappointed when you take the time to discover the Boyne Valley.
The Boyne Valley offers wonderful living history and a wealth of activities for all ages to enjoy. You can literally float through time on a guided river tour and experience the River Boyne with its rich heritage and lush green landscapes. What could be more relaxing than to sit back and listen to the stories of Ireland’s Ancient East and get a deeper understanding of why the first settlers choose the Boyne Valley for their adventures over 5,000 yrs ago.
For those who like more leisurely pastimes, there are plenty of gentle activities tailor made for you – from woodland trails to explore to fishing and swimming. Experience the thrill of a military tank drive, visit a farm, meet a Norman Knight, learn a traditional skill or simply kick back and watch while others enjoy an unforgettable Boyne Valley adventure experience. For a host of other ideas to begin your adventure visitdiscoverboynevalley.ie or download the FREE Discover Boyne Valley App.
Explore the Boyne Valley - Birthplace of Ireland’s Ancient East
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Funtasia Waterpark Bettystown & Drogheda, Co. MeathTel: +353 (0) 41 989 8000E: [email protected] W: funtasia.ie
Located two minutes off the M1 motorway, 20 minutes north of Dublin airport and 35 minutes south of Newry. The Egyptian themed entertain-ment centre is the newest addition to the Funtasia family business. The Pirates Cove interactive waterpark features over 200 water gushing activ-ities including the adrenaline pumping Super Bowl speed slide and the incredible gravity defying Boomerang slide. Other attractions include the Atlantis Cove play area, 14 lane bowling alley, Caribbean crazy golf, rock climbing, Ultimate Sky Climb, indoor twin zipline, casino, fast food restau-rant, video games, simulators and lots more!
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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Irish Military War Museum Starinagh, Collon, Co. MeathTel: +353 (0) 41 981 9501 / +353 (0) 86 3952180E: [email protected] W: imwm.ie
Ireland’s largest private military collection housed in 14,000sq ft “hands on” museum with 1,500sq ft conference centre. See what it’s like to sit in WW1 and WW2 trenches and vehicles, handle weapons and equipment that were used in the wars (all of which are fully decommissioned and perfectly safe) Newly added: 1st Gulf War, Vietnam and Ireland’s only col-lection of WW11 American Convey of Military Vehicles. Experience the thrill of a tank drive in an FV432 British PAC. The museum and park is family friendly with a petting farm, playground and assault course. Ideal for School Tours and Scouting Troops – overnight stay in our camping paddock can be included.
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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Loughcrew Adventure CentreOldcastle, Co. MeathTel +353 (0) 49 854 1356E [email protected] W: loughcrew.com
Loughcrew Adventure Centre - a great day team building, children’s party or a day out with friends. Zipping through the trees, abseiling, wall climb-ing, ropes course, archery and much more. This adventure course will test and challenge you, in the rolling Drumlin hills of northwest Meath. See an aerial view of the Loughcrew Gardens and St Oliver’s Church from our brand new 160m long zipline which is open 7 days a week in July and August. Pre booking is essential.
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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Loughcrew Megalithic Centre Loughcrew, Oldcastle, Co. MeathTel: +353 (0) 86 7361948 / (0) 87 3974295E: [email protected] W: loughcrewmegalithiccentre.com
Niall or Fechin will begin your tour at Maggie Heaney’s Cottage which dates back to the 1700’s. Smell the turf fire, see the old spinning wheel and hear about Maggie’s famous visitor. Then begin the short hill walk to Loughcrew’s Ancient Passage Tombs. These 5,000 year old tombs are located at the highest point in the Boyne Valley – The Hill of the Witch. You will focus on Cairn T with some of Europe’s most spectacular ancient carvings. Hear the myths and legends that have kept these ancient pas-sage tombs so well preserved. Approx 1hr 15mins. Booking Essential (Tea and scone included). All for just €12.
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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Rathbeggan Lakes Family Fun ParkDunshaughlin, Co. MeathTel +353 (0) 1 824 0197E: [email protected] W: rathbegganlakes.com
One of the regions favourite family parks, Rathbeggan Lakes offers a host of activities for all ages. You can take a ride on the train, paddle a white swan, bounce on the castles or climb the High Kings Tower! Bring a pic-nic and go fishing, have a pony ride or drive the Mini Landrover Track. Zip across the lake, or just ramble through the Heritage Park and visit the Fairy Garden! There’s lots to do! Some activities are weather dependent so check before you arrive. Call or see our facebook page for updates.
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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Tayto ParkKilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath Tel: +353 (0) 1 835 1999E: [email protected] W: taytopark.ie
Visit Ireland’s only theme park and zoo, with over 100 attractions and fun for all ages! For the thrill seekers, the Cu Chulainn is sure to get your adrenaline flowing and keep an eye out for the new flume ride, Viking Voyage at the Park. But that’s not all, there are a huge variety of attrac-tions. Let the kids explore our Playground, Steam Train Express or our Mini Ferris Wheel or take the Tayto Factory Tour and find out the history behind Mr Tayto. Animal lovers can enjoy a laid-back stroll through our zoo, where you can interact with the exceptional animal collection, from the mischievous meerkats to the largest of the big cats, the amur tiger.
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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Trim Living History ToursTrim Visitor Centre, Trim, Co. MeathTel: +353 (0) 46 943 7227E: [email protected] W: trimtown.ie/trim-living-history-group
Housed in the old Town Hall building is the Medieval Armoury Tour. History brought to life in an exciting way for all to engage with. Meet a Norman Knight face to face hold a real sword, wear chain-mail. Learn how Trim’s Townsfolk lived in Medieval times. Pre-booking is essential. All groups accommodated. Primary and Secondary Schools.
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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White River KartingR169, Exit 12, M1 Motorway, Collon, Co. LouthTel: +353 (0) 41 9819100E: [email protected] W: whiteriver.ie
Thrill Seekers and petrol-heads alike will love a trip to White River Karting, an exciting new outdoor kart racing venue located just 8 minutes from Drogheda, on the Dunleer - Collon Road. Whether you’re 8 or 80 years old speed lovers won’t be disappointed here. White River Karting provides all the equipment you need to go racing, from karts to helmets, suits, gloves etc. Stylish Karts are designed to give a very realistic race kart feel and the circuit is super smooth with lots of demanding corners and gradient chang-es. See whiteriver.ie for individual, group, party bookings or more details.
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Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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The Zone Extreme Activity CentreMullaghboy Indutrial Estate, Navan, Co. MeathTel: +353 (0) 46 907 1623 E: [email protected] W: thezone.ie
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre in Navan is bursting with activities for you and your friends or family to enjoy! At The Zone we have a wide range of activities for all ages to get involved in - NEW Bowling Alley, Karting Track, Archery, Lazer Maze, Shooting Simulator, Xbox Room, Airsoft and Laser Tag Paintball. All our activities are indoors so there is no need to worry about the weather! Open 7 days from 10am!
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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Boyne Valley ActivitiesTrim, Co. MeathTel : +353 (0) 86 734 2585E: [email protected] W: boynevalleyactivities.ie
Boyne Valley Activities have a wide range of exciting activities for every-one to avail of, with bases in Trim, Athboy and Slane. Try kayaking with your family down through the Medieval town of Trim. Test your nerve on the Tree Canopy Challenge Course set high in a forest at our base in Athboy. Please check the website for more information on white water rafting and exclusive heritage tours.
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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Puddenhill Activity CentreMoorepark, Garristown, Ashbourne, Co. MeathTel: +353 (0) 1 835 4444E: [email protected] W: puddenhill.com
Puddenhill Activity Centre is a fantastic Indoor & Outdoor Activity Centre open 7day per week! This venue has such a diverse range of activities and facilities suitable for adults and children. At Puddenhill there is an ever expanding selection of indoor and outdoor activities such as a Play Centre, Playground, Animal Farm, Electric Karting, Café, Petrol Karting, Paint-balling, Laser Tag Paintball, Archery, Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting, Airsoft Target Shooting and Shooting Simulator. Puddenhill is bursting with activities for you and your family or friends to enjoy!
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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Boyne Boats Sealock, Oldbridge, Co. MeathTel: +353 (0) 86 361 6420 E: [email protected] W: boyneboats.ie Guided paddling tours of the Boyne River and Boyne canal navigation (Battle of the Boyne) using hand crafted traditional Kerry Naomhog currachs that have starred in the hit TV show – Game of Thrones. There is no other way to experience the atmosphere the Boyne Valley generates than to get on the water itself. Boyne Boats guide you through 5,000 years of Ireland’s Ancient East. Young and old can paddle together and feel what it was like to travel on the sacred Boyne all those years ago. Hear about the battles that shaped Ireland and the magic that spawned legends. Connect with others on nature’s epic highway and then top it all off with some stories from the set of the biggest TV show in the world! The world’s only Game of Thrones experience using actual boats from the TV show.
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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Rock Farm Slane Slane, Co. MeathTel : +353 (0) 41 988 4861E: [email protected] W: rockfarmslane.ie
Set on the Slane Castle Estate, Rock Farm Slane is a gold certified eco tour-ism outdoor activity centre (40 mins from Dublin) along the banks of the River Boyne. Offering a host of activities and outdoor adventures includ-ing Goodleaf Tree Climbing Experiences, Electric Bike hire/food tours as well as river based fun - Kayaking, Rafting and Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP). Why not include an overnight stay in one of our luxury yurts? Our glamping accommodation is open Apr-Oct with year round accommoda-tion offered in our eco guesthouse - The Lime House. Let us be part of your adventure in the Boyne Valley!
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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Adventure Sports Navan Navan Racecourse, Proudstown Road Navan, Co.MeathTel: +353 (0) 85 236 6322E: [email protected] W: navanadventuresports.ie
The perfect choice for those who love to get out and get active! We have a wide range of activities to keep your group entertained for hours! FootGolf is an awesome new sport ideal for family and friends who like to get a little competitive! Why not take on our adventure assault course? Perfect for kids and teens with energy to burn! We have lots more activities all in one safe and enclosed location including: Golf Driving Range, Human FoosBall & introducing our new activity for 2017 Archery Wars!!! A cross between archery, dodgeball & paintball. Do you have what it takes to lead your team of medieval archers to victory! Open 7 days! All activities suitable for ages 7 and over.
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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Retro CampersThe Barn, Puddenhill, Garristown, Co. MeathTel +353 (0) 1 835 5679 E: [email protected] W: retrocamper.ie
Vintage VW Campervan Rental. Tour and camp the Boyne Valley in style with a 1970’s Camper, the perfect way to take in the magnificent sites and outdoor activities that will make for a unforgettable holiday. Make new friends, tour castles or camp on the beach, experience the freedom of life on the road in a retro camper. Within easy distance of Dublin airport.
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Adventure Sports Navan
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Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
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Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
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Fairyhouse RacecourseRatoath, Co. MeathTel: +353 (0) 1 825 6167E: [email protected] W: fairyhouse.ie
For an exciting fun filled day out with something for all the family visit us here at Fairyhouse Racecourse, home of the Irish Grand National. With FREE admission for under 18’s we offer families excellent value. We have fantastic racing here throughout the year along with a large playground with something for children of every age. We also have several spacious family friendly restaurants to choose from and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy your day out. If you have never been to the races before it is a must do thrilling day out for all the family, where you can get up close to the action and revel in the fantastic atmosphere here at Fairyhouse.
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Adventure Sports Navan
Boyne Boats
Boyne Valley Activities
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Funtasia Waterpark
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Puddenhill Adventure Centre
Rathbeggan Lakes Family Adventure Park
Retro Campers
Rock Farm Slane
Tayto Park
Trim Living History Tours
White River Karting
The Zone Extreme Activity Centre
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From action packed adventure in the birthplace of Ireland’s Ancient East, to gentle leisurely pastimes, the Boyne Valley has it all... are you ready for an adventure?
Irish Military War Museum
Loughcrew Adventure Centre
Trim Living History Tours
Tayto Park
Fairyhouse Racecourse