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Visiting Drogheda

Couples looking to get away will find a romantic atmosphere in Drogheda, though all visitors are sure to appreciate the restaurants, bars, and sporting events. Visitors who journey to this welcoming, walkable city can discover its football, shopping, and gardens. Top attractions include Hill of Tara and Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre.

• There are 33 Drogheda hotels
• July is the most expensive month to travel here, while January tends to be the cheapest
• Closest major airport is in Dublin (DUB), 21 mi (33.8 km) from the city centre

Sightseeing around Drogheda

• Top activities include golfing and taking a tour, while Royal Tara Golf Club, Killeen Castle Golf Course, and Headfort Golf Club are favourite sights to visit
• Well-known for its live music scene and attractions such as Hill of Tara, Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre, and Solstice Arts Centre
• Popular family attractions include Tayto Park, Athboy Karting Centre, and Funtasia Entertainment Centre
• Its temples and historic sites are notable and landmarks to visit include Bective Abbey, Mellifont Abbey, and Battle of Boyne Visitor Centre
• Places like Hill of Ward and Sonairte Ecology Centre exemplify the area's natural beauty
• Shopping is tops in the area, and Navan Town Centre is a favourite locale for retail therapy
• Cheer with the crowd at a game or event at Pairc Tailteann or Fairyhouse Racecourse

Getting around Drogheda

There are many transportation options in Drogheda. If you're looking to journey outside of the area, take a train from Black Bull M3 Parkway Station, Drogheda Station, or Enfield Station.

Staying in Drogheda

With 33 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from, Drogheda offers holiday retreats at affordable prices:

• 20 hotels, ranging from GBP 50/night to GBP 130/night
• 7 B&Bs, ranging from GBP 62/night to GBP 103/night

Consider one of these top-rated, larger hotels for your family trip or any other travel plans:

• Pillo Hotel Ashbourne, averaging GBP 127.29/night
• Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa, averaging GBP 125.6/night

You might like one of these highly rated smaller hotels or specialty properties for a romantic getaway, a cosy spot, or a boutique stay:

• Trim Castle Hotel, averaging GBP 81.74/night
• Scholars Townhouse, averaging GBP 130.97/night

Trim Castle Hotel, a 4-star favourite with Expedia travellers, has a 4.7 out of 5 user rating. Also highly rated by guests are Scholars Townhouse and Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa.

Dressing for Drogheda

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 11°C during the day and 1°C at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 19°C, while the average at night is 3°C
• July through September has daytime averages of 19°C with nighttime averages of 7°C
• In October–December, you can expect daytime averages of 16°C and nighttime averages of 2°C
• About 759 millimetres of rain falls on Drogheda each year