Battle of the Boyne Living History Tours - Summer 2026

What to Expect

The Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre at Oldbridge Estate runs costumed living history events throughout summer 2026, offering visitors an immersive experience of 17th-century life on the battlefield. Costumed historian Tola Collier leads daily battlefield walks at 2pm covering the tactics, strategy, geography, and personalities of the 1690 battle. The visitor centre contains original weapons, a laser model of the battlefield, and period exhibits. The wider Oldbridge estate includes a preserved battlefield, restored walled gardens, and parkland along the River Boyne.

Good to Know

• Living history tours run throughout the summer season; check heritageireland.ie for schedule

• Battlefield walk with costumed guide at 2pm daily (summer season)

• Site admission charged; check heritageireland.ie for current prices

• Special Heritage Week events 22-23 August 2026 with Laoch Living History (free that weekend)

• The estate grounds, gardens, and parkland are free to walk

Getting There

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