Living History at Battle of the Boyne - Heritage Week 2026

What to Expect

On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August 2026, Laoch Living History returns to the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre at Oldbridge Estate for Heritage Week. Visitors can meet costumed re-enactors portraying 17th-century soldiers from across Europe - musketeers, artillery gunners, pikemen, halberdiers, barber-surgeons, and blacksmiths. At 2pm each day, costumed historian Tola Collier leads a battlefield walk covering the tactics, strategy, geography, and personalities at the 1690 Battle of the Boyne. The event runs 11am to 4pm and is free of charge.

Good to Know

• Dates: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August 2026, 11am-4pm

• Battlefield walk with Tola Collier at 2pm each day

• Free admission as part of Heritage Week 2026

• The estate grounds, visitor centre exhibition, and walled gardens are open separately year-round

• Suitable for all ages including families

Getting There

Oldbridge Estate is on the N51 Drogheda to Slane road, approximately 5km west of Drogheda town centre. Ample car parking on site. Bus Eireann services operate to Drogheda from Dublin.