In pre-Christian times Tara was the seat of Ireland’s high kings. While none of the wooden palaces from that era remain today, the site still has a mystic feel and bears the marks of those ancient times with its network of mounds, magical stones and late Stone Age burial chamber. The Hill of Tara is open all year round but only has guided tours and an audiovisual display available from mid May to September. There is a coffee shop close to the site.