Independent editorial guide
Best things to do in Meath
Best things to do in Meath brings together eight independently selected places using official tourism records and venue information. The collection is designed as a practical starting point rather than a numbered ranking, so travellers can choose according to location, interests and accessibility needs.
By Patrick Cunningham · Reviewed 30 June 2026 · 3 min read · Curated, unpaid and unranked
In this guide
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Gardens,Garden,Nature
Hamwood House and Gardens
Dunboyne, County Meath
Hamwood House and Gardens is a distinctive County Meath stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,gardens,garden,nature. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Museums · Attraction,Ruins,Historic · Houses
Hill of Tara
Meath, County Meath
Hill of Tara is a distinctive County Meath stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,museums, attraction,ruins,historic, houses. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Learning,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Museums
Francis Ledwidge Museum
Slane, County Meath
Francis Ledwidge Museum is a distinctive County Meath stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,learning,attraction,historic, houses, castle,museums. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Learning,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Museums
Kells Courthouse - Tourism and Cultural Hub
Navan, County Meath
Kells Courthouse - Tourism and Cultural Hub is a distinctive County Meath stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,learning,attraction,historic, houses, castle,museums. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Gardens,Garden,Tour
Larchill Arcadian Gardens
Meath, County Meath
Larchill Arcadian Gardens is a distinctive County Meath stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,gardens,garden,tour. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity · Experience · Walking
Loughcrew Historic Gardens
Oldcastle, County Meath
Loughcrew Historic Gardens is a distinctive County Meath stop for visitors interested in activity, experience, walking. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Learning,Attraction,Museums · Attraction,Cafe,Food · Drink,Nature
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre - Newgrange and Knowth
Donore, County Meath
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre - Newgrange and Knowth is a distinctive County Meath stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,learning,attraction,museums, attraction,cafe,food, drink,nature. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Church · Abbey,Monastery,Attraction,Churches, · Abbeys
Donaghmore Round Tower
Meath, County Meath
Donaghmore Round Tower is a distinctive County Meath stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,church, abbey,monastery,attraction,churches,, abbeys. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Sources and review
Last reviewed 30 June 2026.
Selection methodology
Selections were reviewed against official tourism and venue sources on 2026-06-30. Inclusion is editorial, unpaid and unranked; availability, opening arrangements and facilities can change, so follow the official links before travelling.
- Fáilte Ireland activities and attractions (Fáilte Ireland) · Accessed 30 June 2026
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