The Vikings at Slane

Ireland’s largest medieval festival returns to Slane, bigger and better than ever! Immerse yourself in Viking history with over 500 reenactors, thrilling battles, longship landings, and a bustling Viking market. Explore the tented village, witness skilled craftspeople at work, and enjoy music, storytelling, archery, and hands-on activities for all ages. Watch over 200 warriors clash in epic battles against the stunning backdrop of Slane Castle. A fantastic day out for families and history lovers alike—don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Enterance fee €30 to include day ticket to all events and parking fee which is quite reasonable

Come to Slane Castle for a fun filled day of activity and adventure. Boyne Valley Viking Experience will be the largest historical re-enactment festival in Ireland in 2025 with over 500 Vikings from across the EU taking part. More than 200 armoured warriors will take to the battlefield to create a spectacle never seen before in Ireland.
Visitors to the camp can try archery, watch Blacksmiths and Woodworkers and Jewellers at work, hear music on ancient instruments and Skalds tell Viking sagas, participate in childrens treasure hunts, see fierce warriors do battle & much more. There is something for all the family. Ticket price includes car parking, with disability parking 100m away from the festival.
Viking reenactors from all over Ireland and Europe will camp at Slane Castle and will tell the Viking story of the Boyne Valley to visitors. Full size replica longships will sail on the River Boyne and sailors from the Vikings TV Series will tell you about their adventures.
Viking families and warriors will be camped in an authentic tented village below the Castle. On Sunday morning, there is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with culinary archaeologist Daniel Serra from Sweden making Viking age sausages. See tickets on the Sunday event page.
For more infomation go to www.boynevalleyevents.com and our Facebook page Boyne Valley Viking Experience

We will Meet at Castle at 11 30