Hill of Tara
Contact Details
Address: Navan, Co. Meath
Telephone No:
End May - Mid September: (Hill of Tara) +353 46 902 5903
Mid September - May: (Brú na Bóinne) +353 41 988 0300
Fax No:
End May - Mid September: (Hill of Tara) +353 46 902 5903
Mid September - May: (Brú na Bóinne) +353 41 982 3071
Email: hilloftara@opw.ie
Opening Hours
28th May - 16th September: Daily 10.00 - 18.00
Last admission 1 hour before closing.
Average Length of Visit: 1 hour
Admission Fees
E Adult: �3.00 Sen/Group: �2.00 Child/Student: �1.00 Family: �8.00
Facilities
Public car/coach parking area and toilets close to the site
Restaurant/Tearooms: Coffee shop close to the site, tel: +353 49 902 6222
Seating capacity: 60
Though best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara has been an important site since the late Stone Age when a passage-tomb was constructed there. Tara was at the height of its power as a political and religious centre in the early centuries after Christ. Attractions include an audio-visual show and guided tours of the site.
Location: 12km south of Navan. Off the N3
Bus Route(s): Contact Bus Eireann, Travel Centre +353 1 8366111
Guided Tours: Available on request
Maximum number: 50
Duration: 35 - 40 minutes
Leaflet/Guide book: English, Irish.
Seasonal Events: Tara Lecture Series, First four Wednesdays in July
Please check in advance for other events using contact details listed above
Photography / Video allowed: Yes, but permit required for commercial purposes
Additional Information:
Audiovisual presentations: "Tara, A Royal Sanctuary"
Seating: 50
Duration: 20 minutes
Language: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese
As much of the tour is outdoors, visitors are advised to wear weather protective clothing and shoes suitable for walking over uneven terrain
Restricted access for visitors with disabilities
