Trim
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Fierce Vikings, fleeing monks and fighting lords – it’s no wonder that the
makers of the movie ‘Braveheart’ chose Trim as the shooting location for their
epic thriller. One look at Trim Castle and story book images of valiant warriors
and timid monks spring to life - why not visit them in the ‘Power & Glory
Audio Visual Show’ and see the Braveheart filmset model. Trim – a Heritage
Town in the heart of the country – but less than one hour from Dublin.
Dominated by the majestic 12th century Castle (Euro Nostra Award Winner
2003 and the largest Anglo-Norman Castle in Europe) and the mystical River
Boyne, Trim provides all visitors the ultimate in relaxation or the thrill of
action. Trim is now a prosperous and busy market town. Visitors are offered
heritage tours, walks, cycling, fishing, swimming, golf, tennis, canoeing,
musicals, drama festivals, vintage rallies, traditional music, medieval
festivals, agricultural shows – all you could wish for in a picturesque setting.

CATEGORY: Medieval Town

HERITAGE CENTRE: Trim Visitor Centre
ADDRESS: Town Hall, Castle Street, Trim, Co. Meath
TEL: 046-943 7227
FAX: 046-943 8053
EMAIL: trimvisitorcenter@eircom.net
WEBSITE: www.meathtourism.ie

LOCATION: Beside Trim Castle

SEASON: All Year

OPENING TIMES: Mon-Sat: 09.30-17.30 Sun & BHols: 12.00-17.30

CONTACT: Rosaleen Moynihan

COACH PARKING: Yes, capacity for 6 coaches

ENTRANCE FEES: Visitor Centre: FREE ADMISSION
Audio-Visual: Adult: €3.20 / OAP/Student: €2.20 Child: €1.90 / Family: €8.90 (2A + 2C)
Group Adult: €1.90 / Group Child: €1.50
Audio-visual available in English, French, Italian & German

TOWN AMENITIES

ANGLING: Salmon and trout fishing on the River Boyne

BEACH: No

BIRD WATCHING: At the Boyne River catchment area

CYCLING: Trim, to Hill of Tara, to Bective Abbey

GOLF: Rathcore Golf & Country Club: 046-943 6017, Trim Golf Club: 046-943 1463
The Glebe Golf Club: 046-943 1926 South Meath Golf Club: 046-943 1471

GUIDED TOURS: Self guided town walk with brochure Duration: 1 hour
Guided Castle tour available, Duration: 45 minutes, Languages: English

HORSE RIDING: The Moy, Summerhill, Trim: 046-955 7575

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING: No

OTHER ATTRACTIONS: Craft Shop, organic food market, children’s playground, music and drama festival productions, Meath Genealogy Centre & The Ramparts Coffee Shop, offering high quality
homemade food also located at the Visitor Centre

WALKING: Heritage Town Walk, Porch Fields, River Bank Walk

SWIMMING: Yes, town centre: 046-943 1140