Let the Sun Shine Winter Solstice Tour

  • Family friendly
  • Free to visit

Friday, 19 December 2025 - Saturday, 20 December 2025

Event times:

10:00

Event price:

€0.00

About this event

To celebrate the rising sun of the Winter Solstice at Newgrange, join our special tour to discover how ancient monuments and archaeological objects are linked to celestial events.

Learn how passage tombs, such as Newgrange, are aligned to the Winter Solstice. Take a look at objects found in Ireland’s tombs and find out how Bronze Age objects, such as lunulae and sun discs, are linked to solar symbols.

No booking required, places allocated on a first come first served basis. Meet in the Reception, on the ground floor. Wheelchair accessible. Families with children 8+

Fri 19 Dec at 12pm & 1.30pm (ISL tour)

Sat 20 Dec at 10am & 2pm

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