Newgrange Farm
Set in Ireland’s ancient east in the magical Boyne Valley, Newgrange Farm is one of Ireland’s first open farms. Only 30 minutes from Dublin and with easy access from the motorway.
Discover all the fun life on the farm has to offer. Bring your curiosity, a sense of adventure and get ready to make memories that will last for years to come. A great family day out. Perfect for school or group tours.
Tractor Trailor Ride at Newgrange Farm
The Tractor Trailer ride takes approximately 20 min which takes you down through the Farm crops and livestock to the River Boyne and past some of our national monuments and the tooth fairies’ palace!. There is an additional charge for this. Subject to weather conditions.
Fun with the animals you will see at Newgrange Farm
Hold a Chick – Cuddle a Kitten – Pet a Rabbit
Milk a Cow – Feed the Ducks – Hug a Puppy
Bottle Feed a Lamb
Play Area
Straw maze – Pedal Tractors – Pedal Go-Carts
Sand-pit – Water feature – Pipes
Play houses – Under 5s Play Area
Newgrange Farm Sheep Race
Come and watch the Newgrange Farm Sheep Race on Sunday, bank holidays and special event day afternoons (weather permitting). Great fun for everyone!
There is also a tractor trailer ride available, which takes its passengers down through the farm crops and livestock, to the River Boyne and national monuments and past the tooth fairies’ palace! (By arrangement and weather permitting)
School & Group Tours
Children will be able to feed the lambs and calves, cradle baby chicks, meet our kittens, puppies, piglets and rabbits. There’s even more fun to be had in our play areas and don’t forget to feed the ducks!
One of our many guides will be assigned to your group on arrival.
We also offer tours to the Brú na Bóinne visitor centre and the Newgrange monument, subject to availability.
All school tours must be pre-booked. Contact Jackie on 086 4676054 or email – [email protected] (minimum number 20 persons).
Coffee Shop and Picnic Areas
All explorers need to refuel every now and again. Relax with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake in their cafe… or tuck into a picnic. There’s plenty of room to spread out with outdoor and indoor picnic areas.
Newgrange Farm Birthdays Parties
Have your cake and eat it too… celebrate your Birthday Party at the farm. You can contact Jackie directly by phone on 086 4676054 for details and booking. Visits to the farm are always more fun with friends.
Newgrange Farm Facilities
- Coffee shop
- Outdoor And Indoor Picnic Areas
- Toilets / Wheelchair accessible
- Car/ Bus Park
- Gift Shop
- Nappy Changing Area
Newgrange Farm Special Events
A range of seasonal events are run throughout the year. Visit here for more info.
Newgrange Farm Opening Times
- 16 March to 01 September 2024
- 10am to 6pm (last admission 5pm)
Newgrange Farm Admission Prices
- €10.50 per person
- €28.50 for a family of 3
- €38 for a family of 4
- €47 for a family of 5
- €56.50 for a family of 6
- €66 for a family of 7
- €75 for a family of 8
- €84.50 for a family of 9
- €94 for a family of 10
- Additional needs/Pensioner €8.50
Please note there are no family rates for special events.
Card payments are preferred at the farm.
Gift Vouchers are available – email [email protected] or phone 041 9824119
Directions To Newgrange Farm
- Take the M1 to the Slane exit and then the N51 towards Slane for approx 4½ miles.
- Take the N2 or N51 to Slane or the N1 to Drogheda. Then the Slane – Drogheda section of the N51 approx 3 miles from Slane or 5½ miles from Drogheda.
Family Fun Tip:- Newgrange Farm is well signposted off the N51. Do NOT follow the Newgrange Bru na Boinne signs, only follow the Newgrange Farm signs.
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