Things to Do and See in Kills | Headfort Arms Hotel

Activity Breaks Kells

Whether you are in search of adventure, rich cultural insights, heritage, family fun or a blend of all the above, Kells and its rich surroundings offer a surprising number of exciting activities. For most people, Kells is associated with the Book of Kells, which is controversially housed in Trinity College Dublin. Kells is a busy heritage town that is steeped in history and located just 35 minutes from Dublin off the M3 motorway on the N52.

The Headfort serves as the perfect base to discover the Boyne Valley district in Ireland’s Ancient East with all of its attractions and historic sites. From Golf fit for a king to the best of family fun, there is so much to do and see within a short radius of the hotel.

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Here's the list of our favourite things to do in the Boyne Valley

1. Soak up history in the heritage town of Kells, from the ancient stone crosses to St Colmcille's House and the Round Tower and the Tower of Loyd - the latter has a playground too

2. Visit Sonairte (The National Ecology Centre) in Laytown and enjoy the Nature Trail & River Walk, or admire the cool educational products in the eclectic Eco Shop.

3. Did you know that Trim Castle took more than 30 years to build, back in the 12th century? It's a fascinating place to explore and it also served as the backdrop to the Oscar-winning film, Braveheart.

4. Explore the bog at The Causey Farm at Fordstown, Navan. Learn how to Bog Jump, Make a Rope or Milk A Cow. Causey runs brilliant events throughout the year from the Fairy & Elf Fairs to the Summer Family Days and the truly scary Halloween Experience!

5. Take a long stroll through the fabulous Mullaghmeen Forest Park, near Oldcastle, with more than 1,000 acres of land and a wide variety of walks available.

6. Feed the animals, explore the straw maze and take a tractor and trailer trip - all part of the fun on offer at Newgrange Farm near Slane. Watch out for the Sheep Races!

7. Meath has just seven miles of coastline, but there are some great beaches at Bettystown, Laytown and Mornington. Bring a bucket and spade, go paddling in the shallows or play chase in the sand dunes.

8. Climb the Hill of Tara and pretend that you are an ancient King or Queen of The Royal County - and the views are spectacular too!

9. Bee Wise Nature Trail Embrace the magical world of Paddy and the Gorman family to see nature from nature’s perspective. Take a guided experience of a 5-acre nature trail discussing the habitats, flora and fauna and lifecycles of woodland creatures.

10. The best historical tours are those that make you see the past from a fresh perspective. Putting you on a giant inflatable raft will do that! Hop into a kayak or a raft with Boyne Valley Activities

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