Take Me to the River 2026 - Picnic in the Park at Bru na Boinne

What to Expect

Take Me to the River is an annual public art and community engagement project organised by Solstice Arts Centre in Navan, exploring the River Boyne and its relationship with people and nature. The 2026 edition - Picnic in the Park - takes place at Bru na Boinne National Park on Sunday 23 August, 11am to 4pm. Traditional craftspeople, artists, ecologists and local historians participate in hands-on activities celebrating biodiversity, archaeology and Irish cultural heritage along the Boyne. Booking is essential but the event is free.

Good to Know

• Sunday 23 August 2026, 11am to 4pm.

• Bru na Boinne National Park, Newgrange, Co. Meath.

• Free entry; booking essential - register via the Solstice Arts Centre website.

• All ages welcome; family-friendly outdoor day.

• Part of the broader Take Me to the River 2026 programme of events in Meath.

Getting There

Bru na Boinne is signed from the N51 near Donore village, approximately 10km east of Navan. Car access recommended; the Visitor Centre has car parking.