Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Drogheda

Drogheda is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 33,441 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 54 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 11 parks and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Saint Peter's Church of Ireland (1 km), Beaulieu House and Gardens (5 km) and The Boyne Obelisk (6 km).

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Drogheda, Ireland
Drogheda, Leinster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Drogheda at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 33,441
Coordinates
53.7189° N, 6.3478° W
Places within 50 km
105 (105 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Drogheda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Drogheda: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Drogheda

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Drogheda. The closest is The Boyne Obelisk (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Drogheda

72 churches within 100 km of Drogheda. The closest is Saint Peter's Church of Ireland (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Drogheda

33 parks within 100 km of Drogheda. The closest is Emerald Park (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Drogheda

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Drogheda. The closest is Slieve Foye (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Drogheda

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Drogheda. The closest is Rockabill Lighthouse (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Drogheda

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Drogheda. The closest is Bend of the Boyne (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Drogheda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Drogheda
  2. 1 km Saint Peter's Church of Ireland · church, Leinster
  3. 8 km Dardistown Castle · heritage site, Leinster
  4. 13 km Bend of the Boyne · nature spot, Leinster
  5. 1 km Dowth · heritage site, Leinster
  6. 4 km The Boyne Obelisk · heritage site, Leinster
  7. 6 km Back to Drogheda

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From travellers near Drogheda

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    All places near Drogheda by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Drogheda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage54100The Boyne Obelisk (6 km)
    Churches1572Saint Peter's Church of Ireland (1 km)
    Parks1133Emerald Park (26 km)
    Other attractions829Beaulieu House and Gardens (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints119Slieve Foye (46 km)
    Beaches & coast511Rockabill Lighthouse (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Bend of the Boyne (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves57Colt Island (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lough Ramor (62 km)
    Treks12Táin Way (47 km)
    Museums02Museum of Literature Ireland (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Dublin Mosque (54 km)
    Temples01Temple Bar (52 km)

    Drogheda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Drogheda?

    Saint Peter's Church of Ireland (church, about 1 km), Beaulieu House and Gardens (garden, about 5 km), The Boyne Obelisk (heritage site, about 6 km), Calliaghstown Well (attraction, about 7 km), Dardistown Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Dowth (heritage site, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Drogheda?

    105 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 11 parks, 8 other attractions, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest fort to Drogheda?

    The Boyne Obelisk, about 6 km by road; Dardistown Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Drogheda?

    Saint Peter's Church of Ireland, about 1 km by road; Silverstream Priory (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Drogheda?

    Emerald Park, about 26 km by road; Porchfield (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Drogheda?

    Start in Drogheda, visit Saint Peter's Church of Ireland, then Dardistown Castle, then Bend of the Boyne, then Dowth, then The Boyne Obelisk, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Drogheda?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Drogheda

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Drogheda’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Drogheda on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.