Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Slane February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Slane](https://expedia.ca/Slane-Hotels.d181297.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Slane Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Slane.d181297.Car-Rental-Guide)[Slane Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Slane.d181297.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Slane ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Slane Types of activities [Slane travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Slane.dx181297) ![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) ## Slane Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Slane has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Slane is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Slane to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Slane Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Slane. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Slane attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Slane | Number of things to do | 18 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour From Dublin](/things-to-do/celtic-boyne-valley-tour-with-hill-of-tara-trim-castle.a235839.activity-details): CA $114 | | Top 5 things to do | [Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour From Dublin](/things-to-do/celtic-boyne-valley-tour-with-hill-of-tara-trim-castle.a235839.activity-details)[Private VIP Whisky Tour from Dublin with Slane Castle Distillery](/things-to-do/private-vip-whisky-tour-from-dublin-with-slane-castle-distillery.a50272814.activity-details)[Private Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara](/things-to-do/private-tour-of-newgrange-and-the-hill-of-tara.a46643037.activity-details)[Private Tour from Dublin: Hill of Tara Trim Castle, Celtic sites](/things-to-do/tour-from-dublin-tara-trim-castle-boyne-valley-celtic-sites.a50246254.activity-details)[New Grange day trip](/things-to-do/new-grange-day-trip.a2477182.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour From Dublin](/things-to-do/celtic-boyne-valley-tour-with-hill-of-tara-trim-castle.a235839.activity-details) | ## What to do in Slane --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Slane ![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 Visit a vast burial mound that was built around 3200 B.C., and has an internal chamber that’s illuminated by the winter solstice. [](https://expedia.ca/Newgrange-Slane.d6075902.Vacation-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.ca/Slane-Castle-Slane.d6089955.Vacation-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 with a stop at Knowth. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Knowth-Slane.d6089963.Vacation-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.ca/Bru-Na-Boinne-Slane.d623288532052283392.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hill of Slane Find out about the history of Slane when you take a trip to Hill of Slane. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Hill-Of-Slane-Slane.d6089957.Vacation-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.ca/Slane-Distillery-Slane.d553248635975635476.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mellifont Abbey Find out about the history of Slane when you take a trip to Mellifont Abbey. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Mellifont-Abbey-Slane.d6089979.Vacation-Attraction) #### Francis Ledwidge Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Francis Ledwidge Museum during your travels in Slane. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Francis-Ledwidge-Museum-Slane.d6089959.Vacation-Attraction) #### St. Erc's Well Find out about the history of Slane with a stop at St. Erc's Well. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Ercs-Well-Slane.d6174564.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Slane worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Slane? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Slane? ### Is three days enough to stay in Slane? ### What are some activities to do in Slane with kids? > - [Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour From Dublin](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/celtic-boyne-valley-tour-with-hill-of-tara-trim-castle.a235839.activity-details) ### What to do in Slane for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Slane? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on 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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