Title: Visit County Meath: Best of County Meath Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [County Meath Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-County-Meath.d6056981.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in County Meath](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-County-Meath.d6056981.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[County Meath Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-County-Meath.d6056981.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in County Meath](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-County-Meath.d6056981.Travel-Guide-Activities)[County Meath Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-County-Meath.d6056981.Car-Hire-Destinations)[County Meath Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/County-Meath.d6056981.Holidays-City-Breaks) # County Meath Travel Guide ## Ireland ![Amazing!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181297/756d4a4d-9c65-4757-a97f-aac34cee06fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Amazing!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181297/756d4a4d-9c65-4757-a97f-aac34cee06fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Newgrange is a prehistoric monument in County Meath. It was built during the Neolithic period around 3200 BC making it older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids. The site consists of a large circular mound with a stone passageway and interior chambers. The passage to the interior chamber it is aligned to face the rising sun and its light floods the chamber ONLY for a few days each side of dawn on the winter solstice.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075902/6761e3cc-bebb-46c6-967e-60e17b0b3a19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Knowth is a Neolithic passage grave and an ancient monument of Brú na Bóinne in Ireland's valley of the River Boyne.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181297/1d999579-3216-4f77-b984-c79961973456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Boyne Valley is breathtaking. Newgrange is a must see. You must go through the Visitors Center & purchase a time ticket.mFar different from my last visit when we just pulled in & walked around. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075902/08274dfb-3b12-4f4e-9934-9566e433919f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) County Meath sits onthe border of County Louth, 28 miles north-west of Dublin, the capital city ofthe Republic of Ireland. The River Boyne flows through the county and the lushfertility of the land has ensured that this is a corner of the Republic ofIreland that has been settled and farmed since the end of the Ice Age. The presence of a healthy population over such along period of time has led to County Meath earningthe title of Ireland’s heritage capital, with sites of historical importancebeing scattered across the whole of the county. One of the most important ofthese is perhaps the UNESCO World Heritage Site at [Brúna Bóinne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bru-Na-Boinne-Visitor-Centre-Slane.d6174809.Attraction). ### Travellingto County Meath The county itself is located just 25 miles away fromDublin Airport. Since the airport takes flights from all over the world, thismeans that the natural, cultural and historical splendours of CountyMeath are just a few hours away for visitors travelling from allover the world. The airport itself is open around the clock, everyday of the year except Christmas Day, and it takes flights to and from 175different cities across Europe and the rest of the world. Boasting all of thefacilities you’d expect from a modern transport hub (money changing, car hireand so on), it means that you can start exploring everything that CountyMeath has to offer just 45 minutes after your flight lands. ### HeritageTrails in County Meath The rich history on view throughout the county isunderlined by the fact that there are a number of specific heritage trails to choosefrom, all of which allow visitors to explore stunning remnants of the past inan ordered and accessible manner. The Meath heritagetrail begins at the [TaraHill](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hill-Of-Tara-Navan.d6075922.Attraction), an atmospheric site of ancient earthworks located 15 minutesaway from [Navan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Navan-Town-Centre-Navan.d6174875.Attraction).Other highlights include the remains of [BectiveAbbey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bective-Abbey-Trim.d6089949.Attraction), which was founded in 1147 and is situated 15 minutes off theR161, and [TrimCastle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Trim-Castle-Trim.d6089947.Attraction), one of the locations used for the film Braveheart. Unlike some other trails, which require a vehicleand several days to complete, the Athboy Heritage Trail takes place entirelyupon the streets of the town of [Athboy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athboy.d6123632.Holidays-City-Breaks),and is a historical trip that can easily be enjoyed on foot. Highlights includethe Church of Ireland grounds, The Bridge, which was built around 1400, and theruins of Athboy Castle. Athboy itself is located along the N51. ### Hospitalityin County Meath Visitors return to the Republic of Ireland time andtime again thanks to the sheer warmth of the welcome provided by the locals.Nowhere is this more in evidence than in the legendary traditional Irish pubs,of which County Meath has more than its fair share. Farrellys Bar is a truly traditional family-runIrish pub in Oldcastle, famed for its excellent Guinness and offering livemusic every Thursday and Sunday night. Shanks Mare Pub and Restaurant, locatedin a tranquil rural setting between Moynalvey and Summerhill, provides a widerange of delicious food, all of which is hand-cooked on the premises. ### Culturein County Meath The [SolsticeArts Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Solstice-Arts-Centre-Navan.d6174813.Attraction) is based in Navan, in the centre of the county. It hasbeen dubbed the entertainment hub of Meath, andoffers a selection of national and international artists displaying theirskills in music, art, drama and comedy, all staged within a strikingly modernist building. ### Popular cities in County Meath [Slane Known for Monuments, Historical and Museums ](https://expedia.co.uk/Slane.dx181297) Experience the monuments, history and museums in Slane! ## Reasons to visit - Newgrange - Slane Castle - Knowth [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Slane.dx181297)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Slane-Hotels.d181297.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Navan Known for Friendly people, Dining and Bars ](https://expedia.co.uk/Navan.dx5449) Escape to relaxing Navan! Enjoy its dining, desert views and spas. ## Reasons to visit - Bective Abbey [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Navan.dx5449)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Navan-Hotels.d5449.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Trim Known for Historical, Castle and Bars ](https://expedia.co.uk/Trim.dx6049207) Come to Trim and enjoy its castle, history and dining. ## Reasons to visit - Trim Castle [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Trim.dx6049207)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Trim-Hotels.d6049207.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Ashbourne Known for Friendly people, Dining and Bars ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashbourne.dx6035040) Ashbourne used to be little more than a one-street town with few visitors. Today it thrives, with a booming retail economy and many attractions and restaurants. ## Reasons to visit - Emerald Park [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashbourne.dx6035040)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashbourne-Hotels.d6035040.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Enfield Known for Dining, Friendly people and Spas ](https://expedia.co.uk/Enfield.dx6023781) Enfield’s enviable location in the glorious Meath countryside, and just a short distance from the wonderful, buzzing city of Dublin, is no accident. Unlike most other towns in Ireland that developed around a key central point such as a church, Enfield developed as the perfect place for travellers to rest as they make their way inland from Ireland’s capital city. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Enfield.dx6023781)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Enfield-Hotels.d6023781.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Dunboyne Known for Friendly people, Dining and Spas ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunboyne.dx6047563) Explore relaxing Dunboyne: its spas, castle, bars and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunboyne.dx6047563)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunboyne-Hotels.d6047563.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in County Meath ![Glasnevin Cementery - Captured at Glasnevin, Dublin 11, Ireland on 23 Jun, 2019](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023781/f8b8fe65-199f-4254-8c37-e022c95e080f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Enfield Enfield’s enviable location in the glorious Meath countryside, and just a short distance from the wonderful, buzzing city of Dublin, is no accident. 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