Things to do in County Meath
662 places worth visiting sit inside the County Meath boundary, across 49 towns and villages. Each is counted once here, under the town it is nearest to, which is not always the town it is in.
662
places to visit
49
towns and villages
52
settlements in the county
Everything the map records
120 places to explore, with photographs first. Find more on each town's page or browse by kind of place below.
120 places
Places to explore in pictures
Garry Dickinson · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
[Piotr Miskowicz] · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Robin Pollard · CC BY 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
William Ellison · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Tjp finn · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Kieran Campbell · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. St Mary's Abbey
Duleek · 320 m from the centre · Some of it indoors
Kieran Campbell · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. St. Patrick's Church
Duleek · 360 m from the centre · Some of it indoors
Kieran Campbell · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Athcarne Cross
3.9 km south-west of Duleek
Kieran Campbell · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Captain Fearnought at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. St. Seachnall's Church
Dunshaughlin · 200 m from the centre · Some of it indoors
Kieran Campbell · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Kieran Campbell · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Sarsfieldstown Cross
2.6 km south-east of Julianstown
XNukes · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
C O'Flanagan · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
C O'Flanagan · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Verdasuno at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Skarldrums · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Patrick Brown · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Hill of Tara
3.9 km north-east of Kilmessan · Outdoors
Tim Wilson · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Church of St. Nicholas
4 km south-east of Kilmessan · Some of it indoors
James Allan · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Aubrey Martin · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Donaghmore Church
Navan · 2.4 km from the centre · Some of it indoors
Jamesfofo · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Internet Archive Book Images · No restrictions. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
JP · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Cannistown Church
4 km south of Navan · Some of it indoors
Ianfhunter · CC BY 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Kieran Campbell · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. St. Patrick's Church
12 km north-east of Oberstown · Some of it indoors
Haydn Hammerton · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Bill Griffiths · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Slieve Na Calliagh
4.4 km south-east of Oldcastle · Outdoors
Sarah777 at English Wikipedia · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Brian Shaw · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Old Rathmore Church
3 km north of Rathcairn · Some of it indoors
Klennon77 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Tjp finn · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Slane Church
Slane · 950 m from the centre · Some of it indoors
Sitomon · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
JP · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Carrickdexter Cross
2.7 km west of Slane
Sitomon · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Kieran Campbell · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
J. Stirling Coyne · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
John M · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Yellowguy88 (talk) at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Newtown Abbey
Trim · 1.2 km from the centre · Some of it indoors
Rob Hurson · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Priory of St John the Baptist
Trim · 1.5 km from the centre · Some of it indoors
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More places to explore
- Information boardsStore DirectoryAshbourne · 150 m from the centre
- ParksThe GreenAshbourne · 450 m from the centreOutdoors · About 30 min
- MonumentsDeerparkAshbourne · 950 m from the centreOutdoors · About 15 min
- MonumentsAshbourneAshbourne · 1.9 km from the centreOutdoors · About 15 min
- MonumentsFallen Jockey MonumentAshbourne · 2.6 km from the centreOutdoors · About 15 min
- Tourist officesAthboy HubAthboy · 100 m from the centre
- PlaygroundsThe CowparkAthboy · 230 m from the centreOutdoors · About 45 min
- ParksScarlet ParkAthboy · 240 m from the centreOutdoors · About 30 min
- ParksAthboy Heritage GardenAthboy · 330 m from the centreOutdoors · About 30 min
- RuinsAthboy Lodge Stables and Yard (Ruin)Athboy · 360 m from the centreOutdoors · About 20 min
- ParksCowparkAthboy · 470 m from the centreOutdoors · About 30 min
- ParksAthboy Fair GreenAthboy · 500 m from the centreOutdoors · About 30 min
- ParksCowparkAthboy · 800 m from the centreOutdoors · About 30 min
- CastlesFraine CastleAthboy · 2.8 km from the centreSome of it indoors · About 45 min
- HillsFraineAthboy · 3.0 km from the centreOutdoors
- AttractionsFarmaphobia4.8 km north of AthboySome of it indoors · About 45 min
- WoodsGirley Wood4.8 km north of AthboyOutdoors · About 40 min
- WoodsLaurelberry Wood4.8 km north of AthboyOutdoors · About 40 min
- AttractionsCausey Farm4.8 km north of AthboySome of it indoors · About 45 min
- Ringforts and sitesSt. Margaret's Church Girley (C of I) site of4.8 km north of AthboyOutdoors · About 20 min
- ParksBallivor Community GardenBallivor · 350 m from the centreOutdoors · About 30 min
- Ringforts and sitesMill HillBatterstown · 420 m from the centreOutdoors · About 20 min
- Historic churchesRathregan ChurchBatterstown · 540 m from the centreSome of it indoors
- Ringforts and sitesRegan's RathBatterstown · 600 m from the centreOutdoors · About 20 min
- MonumentsLismahon 1798 MemorialBatterstown · 1.1 km from the centreOutdoors · About 15 min
- MonumentsSaint Oliver Plunkett 1625-16815.7 km south-west of BatterstownOutdoors · About 15 min
- MonumentsThe story of the milk stand6.5 km south of BellewstownOutdoors · About 15 min
- MonumentsThe New Line RoadBohermeen · 1.1 km from the centreOutdoors · About 15 min
- HillsFaughan HillBohermeen · 1.2 km from the centreOutdoors
- HillsBohermeenBohermeen · 1.5 km from the centreOutdoors
- HillsDurhamstownBohermeen · 1.6 km from the centreOutdoors
- ParksJamestown Bog Recreational Area / Rest Area2.2 km south-west of BohermeenOutdoors · About 30 min
- LakesWhite Quarry Pond2.3 km north-east of BohermeenOutdoors · About 30 min
- HillsJamestown3.6 km west of BohermeenOutdoors
- WoodsLaurel Cover3.7 km north-west of BohermeenOutdoors · About 40 min
- WoodsNewtown Grove3.8 km north-west of BohermeenOutdoors · About 40 min
- WoodsBally Grove3.8 km north-west of BohermeenOutdoors · About 40 min
- Holy wellsSt Bridget's Well4.4 km north of BohermeenOutdoors · About 15 min
- HillsBallybeg4.6 km north-west of BohermeenOutdoors
- Ringforts and sitesRáth Oirthir4.8 km north-east of BohermeenOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesRáth Dubh5.8 km north of BohermeenOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesCnocán an Chrainn6 km north of BohermeenOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesMound12 km north of BohermeenOutdoors · About 20 min
- MonumentsJohn Mac MahonCarlanstown · 120 m from the centreOutdoors · About 15 min
- Holy wellsSaint Patrick's WellCarlanstown · 270 m from the centreOutdoors · About 15 min
- HillsDeerparkCarlanstown · 670 m from the centreOutdoors
- ParksDeerpark CarlanstownCarlanstown · 710 m from the centreOutdoors · About 30 min
- Information boardsDeerpark parkrun CarlanstownCarlanstown · 810 m from the centre
- MonumentsCarlanstown Group Water SchemeCarlanstown · 880 m from the centreOutdoors · About 15 min
- ParksDeerpark CarlanstownCarlanstown · 920 m from the centreOutdoors · About 30 min
- HillsBalreaskCarlanstown · 1.2 km from the centreOutdoors
- WoodsCremie WoodCarlanstown · 1.7 km from the centreOutdoors · About 40 min
- Historic churchesNewtown Church ruinsCarlanstown · 1.9 km from the centreSome of it indoors
- WoodsWindmill WoodCarlanstown · 2.0 km from the centreOutdoors · About 40 min
- WoodsZephyr Bog WoodCarlanstown · 2.0 km from the centreOutdoors · About 40 min
- WoodsLimekiln Wood2 km south of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 40 min
- Ringforts and sitesStanding Stone2.1 km south-west of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 20 min
- HillsCherry Hill2.1 km south-west of CarlanstownOutdoors
- LakesWilliamstown Farm Pond2.2 km south-west of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 30 min
- Ringforts and sitesMound2.2 km north-east of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 20 min
- WoodsAddie's Wood2.4 km west of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 40 min
- HillsGravelstown2.5 km north-east of CarlanstownOutdoors
- WoodsCremie Wood2.5 km south of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 40 min
- Ringforts and sitesMoate of Kilbeg2.7 km north-east of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 20 min
- Historic churchesKilbeg Upper Church2.7 km north-east of CarlanstownSome of it indoors
- WoodsOak Wood3 km south of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 40 min
- WoodsSprout Wood3.5 km north-east of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 40 min
- WoodsRossmeen Wood3.6 km south-east of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 40 min
- WoodsSprout Wood3.7 km north-east of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 40 min
- MonumentsOwenroe and Moynalty Drainage3.8 km north-east of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 15 min
- WoodsClongill Bog Woodland4.5 km east of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 40 min
- WoodsRed Island4.8 km south-east of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 40 min
- WoodsSheridan's Wood5.6 km south-east of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 40 min
- WoodsDoyle's Wood11.9 km south-west of CarlanstownOutdoors · About 40 min
- HillsCarnaross HillCarnaross · 390 m from the centreOutdoors
- Historic churchesCastlekieran ChapelCarnaross · 1.2 km from the centreSome of it indoors
- MonumentsWoodpole National SchoolCarnaross · 1.5 km from the centreOutdoors · About 15 min
- WoodsWoodpole Fox CovertCarnaross · 1.5 km from the centreOutdoors · About 40 min
- HillsCastlekeeranCarnaross · 1.6 km from the centreOutdoors
By kind of place
Town by town
- Things to do in Kells104
- Things to do in Slane52
- Things to do in Oldcastle42
- Things to do in Castletown34
- Things to do in Kilmessan33
- Things to do in Carlanstown31
- Things to do in Moynalty28
- Things to do in Navan27
- Things to do in Kilmainhamwood27
- Things to do in Kilskeer26
- Things to do in Trim23
- Things to do in Castlecor20
- Things to do in Drumconrath18
- Things to do in Bohermeen17
- Things to do in Carnaross17
- Things to do in Athboy15
- Things to do in Nobber14
- Things to do in Donore12
- Things to do in Crossakeel11
- Things to do in Dunboyne9
- Things to do in Moynalvy9
- Things to do in Oberstown9
- Things to do in Coole8
- Things to do in Duleek7
- Things to do in Clonard7
- Things to do in Ashbourne5
- Things to do in Dunshaughlin5
- Things to do in Batterstown5
- Things to do in Curragha5
- Things to do in Walterstown5
- Things to do in Robinstown4
- Things to do in Summerhill4
- Things to do in Julianstown3
- Things to do in Kildalkey3
- Things to do in Longwood3
- Things to do in Rathcairn3
- Things to do in Ratoath2
- Things to do in Stamullen2
- Things to do in Donacarney2
- Things to do in Kentstown2
- Things to do in Enfield1
- Things to do in Ballivor1
- Things to do in Bellewstown1
- Things to do in Clonee1
- Things to do in Dunderry1
- Things to do in Kilbride1
- Things to do in Laytown1
- Things to do in Mornington1
- Things to do in Rathbeggan1
Questions people ask
How many things are there to do in County Meath?
The map records 662 places worth visiting inside the county boundary, spread over 49 towns and villages. That is how many the map holds, which is not how many there are: anything nobody has mapped is missing.
What counts as being in the county?
The County Meath boundary encloses it, taken from the OpenStreetMap administrative boundaries. That is a different question from which town is nearest, and this page answers only the first. 821 places near a County Meath town sit across a boundary and are not listed here.
Are these in any particular order?
Places with photographs appear first. Within each group, places are ordered by their nearest town and then by distance from its centre. This is not a popularity ranking.
Is there an admission charge?
This page does not say, because it does not know. The map records a fee on about one place in a hundred, which is far too few to build a list on. Each place links to whoever runs it.
Places, names and kinds are OpenStreetMap records. Which county encloses a place, which town it is nearest, and every distance here are this site’s own calculations from those records. Where a place carries a checked note, it names who said so and the day somebody read it.