Title: Slane Travel Guide: Best of Slane, County Meath Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Slane](https://expedia.co.uk/Slane-Hotels.d181297.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Slane](https://expedia.co.uk/Slane-Holiday-Rentals.d181297.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Slane](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Slane.d181297.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Slane](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Slane.d181297.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Slane Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Slane.d181297.Car-Hire-Guide)[Slane Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Slane.d181297.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Slane Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![0_57339936](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181297/ebc8e2d4-0b59-4967-8692-625d4f58806c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_57339936](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181297/ebc8e2d4-0b59-4967-8692-625d4f58806c.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) ![Grazing sheep unaware they graze next to Newgrange, one of the oldest prehistoric monuments in Ireland. #green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075902/3a7abd34-59a2-4dfa-97ab-2cf83ef74743.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Newgrange is a passage tomb built in the Stone Age, located about an hour from Dublin. You can take a guided tour inside, and stand under the 5,000 year old (unreinforced) rock dome. #green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075902/89966093-90ef-496b-b62f-09233aea74be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Slane Things to do - Top hotels in Slane - Top Holiday Rentals in Slane ![Stay in a historic Manor House ! A Grand Retreat near Dublin&Newgrange.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32480000/32474900/32474876/3dda0113_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stay in a historic Manor House ! A Grand Retreat near Dublin&Newgrange. co meath Meath Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Slane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Knowth and Newgrange are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews) Rossnaree house We had such a a lovely stay at your manor house. It is a beautiful home. We were able to go to Newgrange and Knowth and into the village Slane for breakfast and dinner. We would definitely love to come and stay longer Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=32474876&PinnedHotelID=32474876&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181297) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=32474876&PinnedHotelID=32474876&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181297) ![Live like royalty, a once in a lifetime stay at Slane Castle!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113630000/113629900/113629862/dc14fe42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Live like royalty, a once in a lifetime stay at Slane Castle! Slane Meath Stay at this castle in Slane. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Slane Castle and Slane Distillery are located nearby. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=113629862&PinnedHotelID=113629862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181297) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=113629862&PinnedHotelID=113629862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181297) ![Linden House, Slane, Co Meath](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106560000/106557500/106557493/3941a177_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Linden House, Slane, Co Meath Slane Meath Stay at this holiday home in Slane. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Francis Ledwidge Museum and Hill of ... 10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Linden House was everything we expected and more. It’s the kind of property that instantly feels like home with every attention to detail thought out and kind and friendly hosts. We truly enjoyed our stay! 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Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Francis Ledwidge Museum and Hill of ... 10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Linden House was everything we expected and more. It’s the kind of property that instantly feels like home with every attention to detail thought out and kind and friendly hosts. We truly enjoyed our stay! Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Slane-Hotels-Linden-House.h106557493.Hotel-Information) ![Stay in a historic Manor House ! A Grand Retreat near Dublin&Newgrange.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32480000/32474900/32474876/3dda0113_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stay in a historic Manor House ! A Grand Retreat near Dublin&Newgrange. co meath Meath Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Slane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Knowth and Newgrange are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews) Rossnaree house We had such a a lovely stay at your manor house. It is a beautiful home. We were able to go to Newgrange and Knowth and into the village Slane for breakfast and dinner. We would definitely love to come and stay longer Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Slane-Hotels-Amazing-Historic-Country-Residence-Beside-Newgrange.h32474876.Hotel-Information) ![Charming cottage on the River Boyne,Fishing ,Kayaking,World Heritage sites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113060000/113058200/113058153/8b03554c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming cottage on the River Boyne,Fishing ,Kayaking,World Heritage sites Slane Meath Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Slane. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and padel court. Popular attractions Knowth and Newgrange are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Peaceful with unparalleled views. You ca see Newgrange from the yard. Owner was wonderful. I will stay here again. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Slane hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181297&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181297&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181297&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181297&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181297&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181297&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Newgrange showing heritage elements and tranquil scenes as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075902/db01b15f-7b21-4ff5-aef7-ebd811a167db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newgrange Thought to have been constructed over 5,000 years ago, the Stone Age monument at Newgrange is one of Ireland’s great historic attractions. Located in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, this large Neolithic mound is older than both Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newgrange-Slane.d6075902.Attraction) ![Slane Castle which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089955/8b95db12-6162-4283-8702-c07967d30c69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Slane Castle Just half an hour outside of Dublin and set in the midst of a 1,500 acre estate in the Boyne Valley is the beautiful Slane Castle. The castle has been the home of the Conyngham family since the 18th Century, with the major castle reconstruction work taking place in 1785 carried out by James Gandon and James Wyatt. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Slane-Castle-Slane.d6089955.Attraction) ![Knowth featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089963/40d4fac3-3d3f-49d3-a0af-24d588b3944b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knowth Find out about the history of Slane when you take a trip to Knowth. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Knowth-Slane.d6089963.Attraction) #### Brú na Bóinne Explore the great outdoors at Brú na Bóinne, a lovely green space in Slane. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bru-Na-Boinne-Slane.d623288532052283392.Attraction) #### Hill of Slane Find out about the history of Slane with a stop at Hill of Slane. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hill-Of-Slane-Slane.d6089957.Attraction) #### Slane Distillery You can take time to visit Slane Distillery during your travels to Slane. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Slane-Distillery-Slane.d553248635975635476.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Private Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46643037/7ac16ab2-468f-4491-ad54-cfbef8dcc592.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara £561 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-of-newgrange-and-the-hill-of-tara.a46643037.activity-details) ![Hill of Slane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46344395/1ef12ca5-be9e-4adb-9a58-a3f4c61ed43b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Private Tour to Newgrange and The Boyne Valley £820 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-to-newgrange-and-the-boyne-valley.a46344395.activity-details) ![ Private Luxury Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46625543/36dd49e3-594d-4284-8cdf-c52ccfbbc977.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Luxury Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara £733 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-luxury-tour-of-newgrange-and-the-hill-of-tara.a46625543.activity-details) [See all activities in Slane](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Slane.d181297.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Slane ![Ruins of Bective Abbey dating primarily to the 15th century. This site was used during the shooting of the movie Braveheart ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089949/469e8abd-5241-4774-a737-b0c760dff39e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Navan ![Above the entrance to the passage at Newgrange there is an opening called a roof-box. Its purpose is to allow sunlight to penetrate the passage and chamber at sunrise around the Winter Solstice. At 8:58am a narrow beam of light penetrates the roof-box and reaches the floor of the chamber, gradually extending to the rear of the passage. As the sun rises higher, the beam widens within the chamber so that the whole room becomes dramatically illuminated. After 17 minutes the sunbeam leaves the chamber and retreats back down the passage.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174809/7f2ac733-46c5-4a14-bf63-61b2a8525186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Donore - Cities near Slane - Places of interest [Navan](https://expedia.co.uk/Navan.dx5449)[Donore](https://expedia.co.uk/Donore.dx6125860) - [Newgrange ](https://expedia.co.uk/Newgrange-Slane.d6075902.Attraction) - [Slane Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Slane-Castle-Slane.d6089955.Attraction) - [Knowth ](https://expedia.co.uk/Knowth-Slane.d6089963.Attraction) - [St. Erc's Well ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Ercs-Well-Slane.d6174564.Attraction) - [Emerald Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Park-Ashbourne.d6174768.Attraction) - [Funtasia Waterpark ](https://expedia.co.uk/Funtasia-Waterpark-Drogheda.d553248621532489744.Attraction) - [Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bru-Na-Boinne-Visitor-Centre-Donore.d6174809.Attraction) - [Swords Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Swords-Castle-Dublin.d6228239.Attraction) - [Ardgillan Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ardgillan-Castle-Balbriggan.d6182902.Attraction) - [Skerries Mills ](https://expedia.co.uk/Skerries-Mills-Skerries.d6167230.Attraction) - [Cuchulainn Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuchulainn-Castle-Dundalk.d6162355.Attraction) - [Battle of the Boyne Battlefield ](https://expedia.co.uk/Battle-Of-The-Boyne-Battlefield-Donore.d6089965.Attraction) - [Newbridge House and Farm ](https://expedia.co.uk/Newbridge-House-And-Farm-Donabate.d6228204.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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