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The 142 highest-rated places in Drogheda, ranked by travellers.

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Emerald Park 1 Amusement parks
Emerald Park
4.6 · 16,761 reviews

Emerald Park, formerly known as Tayto Park, is Ireland's only theme park and zoo facility. The park is home to the Cú Ch...

Trim Castle 2 Historical places
Trim Castle
4.7 · 7,281 reviews

Trim Castle is the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, constructed over a thirty-year period starting in 1176. The s...

Newgrange 3 Historical places
Newgrange
4.7 · 5,021 reviews

Newgrange is a prehistoric passage tomb located within the Brú na Bóinne archaeological complex in County Meath, Ireland...

Brú na Bóinne 4 Historical places
Brú na Bóinne
4.7 · 4,473 reviews

Brú na Bóinne is a UNESCO World Heritage site housing the passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth, which predate t...

Hill of Tara 5 Historical places
Hill of Tara
4.6 · 4,886 reviews

The Hill of Tara served as the inauguration site for the High Kings of Ireland, featuring a complex of earthen monuments...

Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre Newgrange and Knowth 6 Historical places
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre Newgrange and Knowth
4.6 · 4,872 reviews

Brú na Bóinne houses the visitor center for the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Newgrange and Knowth, located in the Boyn...

Slane Castle 7 Historical places
Slane Castle
4.6 · 3,712 reviews

Slane Castle is an 18th-century Irish estate situated on the north bank of the River Boyne in County Meath. The current...

Ardgillan Castle and Demesne 8 Parks
Ardgillan Castle and Demesne
4.7 · 2,942 reviews

Ardgillan Castle is an 18th-century country house situated within a 194-acre public park overlooking the Irish Sea in No...

Funtasia Theme Park | Drogheda 9 Amusement parks
Funtasia Theme Park | Drogheda
4.1 · 3,546 reviews

Funtasia Theme Park in Drogheda is an Egyptian-themed indoor entertainment centre known for its expansive 'Pirates Cove'...

Skerries Mills 10 Places of interest
Skerries Mills
4.5 · 1,983 reviews

Skerries Mills is a heritage site featuring two restored windmills and a five-story watermill located on a 16th-century...

Knowth 11 Historical places
Knowth
4.8 · 1,381 reviews

Knowth is a major Neolithic passage tomb complex located within the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage site. The site features...

Irish Military War Museum 12 Museums
Irish Military War Museum
4.7 · 1,316 reviews

The Irish Military War Museum in Starinagh is a private facility dedicated to preserving the history of Irish involvemen...

Bective Abbey 13 Historical places
Bective Abbey
4.7 · 1,266 reviews

Bective Abbey is a Cistercian monastery founded in 1147 by Murchad O'Melaghlain, King of Meath. It served as one of the...

Ardgillian Castle 14 Historical places
Ardgillian Castle
4.6 · 1,239 reviews

Ardgillan Castle is an 18th-century country house located within a 194-acre public demesne in North County Dublin, overl...

The TLT (Tommy Leddy Theatre) 15 Venues
The TLT (Tommy Leddy Theatre)
4.6 · 1,130 reviews

The TLT (Tommy Leddy Theatre) is a purpose-built 900-seat performance venue located in the East Coast Business Park of D...

Old Mellifont Abbey 16 Historical places
Old Mellifont Abbey
4.6 · 976 reviews

Old Mellifont Abbey was the first Cistercian monastery founded in Ireland, established in 1142 by St. Malachy of Armagh....

St Peter's Parish Church, Drogheda 17 Temples
St Peter's Parish Church, Drogheda
4.7 · 616 reviews

St. Peter's Parish Church in Drogheda is a prominent 19th-century neo-Gothic building located on West Street. The struct...

Balrath Woods 18 Natural attractions
Balrath Woods
4.5 · 761 reviews

Balrath Woods is a 50-hectare woodland site in County Meath, formerly part of the Somerville Estate. The site features a...

Hill of Slane 19 Historical places
Hill of Slane
4.7 · 476 reviews

The Hill of Slane is a historically significant site in County Meath, notable for its association with Saint Patrick and...

Drogheda Museum 20 Museums
Drogheda Museum
4.5 · 497 reviews

Drogheda Museum is housed within the historic Millmount Fort, a site featuring a prominent 18th-century Martello tower o...

Blackwater Park 21 Parks
Blackwater Park
4.5 · 402 reviews
Rathescar Lakeside Walk 22 Parks
Rathescar Lakeside Walk
4.7 · 346 reviews
Townley Hall Woods 23 Natural attractions
Townley Hall Woods
4.6 · 317 reviews
Four Knocks Tomb 24 Historical places
Four Knocks Tomb
4.6 · 251 reviews
St. Mary's Catholic Church Navan 25 Temples
St. Mary's Catholic Church Navan
4.5 · 287 reviews
St Patrick's Church 26 Temples
St Patrick's Church
4.7 · 221 reviews
Dowth Passage Tomb 27 Historical places
Dowth Passage Tomb
4.4 · 259 reviews
Skerries Sea Memorial 28 Historical places
Skerries Sea Memorial
4.6 · 207 reviews
St. Peter & Paul's Church 29 Temples
St. Peter & Paul's Church
4.6 · 207 reviews
St. Dominics Park 30 Parks
St. Dominics Park
4.3 · 267 reviews

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Spring and early autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather for sightseeing, with mild days and thinner crowds than mid-summer.

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Two to three days is enough to cover the main highlights, with extra time for day trips to nearby attractions.

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City centres are usually walkable, with public transport linking the main districts; check local apps for tickets and routes.

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Staying near the old town or main station keeps the top attractions within easy reach on foot or a short ride.

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Aventuro lists 142 curated attractions in and around Drogheda, ranked by traveller ratings.

Emerald Park is the highest-rated place to visit in Drogheda right now.

The largest category is historical places, with 52 places to explore.

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