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Navan (/ ˈnævən / NAV-ən; Irish: An Uaimh [ənˠ ˈuəvʲ], meaning "the Cave") [2] is the county town and largest town of County Meath, Ireland. [3] . It is at the confluence of the River Boyne and Blackwater, around 50 km northwest of Dublin. At the 2022 census, it had a population of 33,886, making it the ninth largest settlement in Ireland. [1] .
- Our Favourite Things to Do in Navan
- Other Popular Things to Do in Navan
- What to Do in Navan: What Have We missed?
- FAQs About Places to Visit in Navan
The first section of this guide tackles our favourite things to do in Navan, from walks and coffee to food and tours. Below, you’ll find everything from the brilliant Navan Adventure Centre and the mighty Athlumney Castle to some fine spots for a feed.
Now that we have our favourite things to do in Navan out of the way, it’s time to see what else this corner of Meath has to offer. Below, you’ll find everything from more walks and ice cream to some ideas around what to do in Navan when it rains.
I’ve no doubt that we’ve unintentionally left out some brilliant things to do in Navan in the guide above. If you have a place that you’d like to recommend, let me know in the comments below and I’ll check it out!
We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from where to visit with kids to what to do near the town. In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.
- Seek the High Kings of History at the Hill of Tara. Address. Castleboy, Co. Meath, Ireland. Get directions. Phone +353 46 902 5903. Web Visit website. The Hill of Tara is one of Ireland’s most important ancient monuments.
- See Bective Abbey. Address. R161, Bective, Co. Meath, Ireland. Get directions. Web Visit website. The ruins of Bective Abbey overlook the River Boyne near Navan.
- Spend a Day at Causey Farm. Address. Girley, Fordstown, Co. Meath, C15 P83R, Ireland. Get directions. Phone +353 46 943 4135. Web Visit website. This working farm just outside of Navan town offers a fun taste of life in the Irish countryside.
- Visit Athlumney Castle. The ruins of Athlumney Castle lie just outside of Navan town. The walls that still stand hint at the grand, fortified home that once stood in this Irish countryside.
Navan, urban district and county seat of County Meath, Ireland. It lies at the confluence of the Rivers Boyne and Blackwater. The Great Motte, an imposing earthwork 52 feet (16 metres) high, is on its western outskirts. The town was walled and fortified by Hugh de Lacy and later became an outpost.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Like myths and legends? You’ll love Navan Centre and Fort. Nestled in the scenic County Armagh countryside a short hop from Armagh city, this fascinating archaeological site swirls with wild tales of ancient goddesses and young heroes.
Things to Do in Navan, Ireland: See Tripadvisor's 15,077 traveller reviews and photos of Navan tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October.
Navan is the county town of County Meath, 56 km northwest of Dublin. It's now a modern place, part of the Dublin commuter belt, with limited sights or amusements. But as the county town, it's the seat of local government and the area transport hub, so you might find yourself here on business or changing buses.
