Viking Experience Sun 18th May 2025

Viking Experience Sun 18th May 2025

Let out your inner Viking and have a fun day in the company of warriors, crafts people, musicians, storytellers and much much more.

By Lakes Vikings & Boyne Valley Events

Date and time

Sunday, May 18 · 10:30am - 4:30pm GMT+1

Location

C15 XP83

C15 XP83 C15 XP83 Slanecastle Demesne Ireland

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

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 just 100m 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.

For more infomation go to www.boynevalleyevents.com and our Facebook page Boyne Valley Viking Experience

Frequently asked questions

Is car parking available?

Good News: Your ticket price includes car parking. To find the car park follow the signs. From Slane, drive towards Navan & pass the main entrance to Slane Castle. The carpark is approx 1/2 km on the left.

Can we camp nearby?

Yes. At Slane Farm Hostel & Rock Farm Slane. Please book with them in advance.

What time is it open?

The Viking festival will be open from 10.30am to 5pm on Saturday and 4.30pm on Sunday.

Is the festival dog friendly?

Yes. Dogs are allowed and must be under control & on a lead at all times. Please clean up any mess. The health & safety of all our guests is our first priority and any breach may mean your ticket will be null & void and you will be escorted from the site.

I’ve heard there are longships and crew from the Vikings TV series, where can I see them?

The long ships will be on the River Boyne, right beside the Viking Camp.

How many people are in a family ticket?

A family ticket includes up to 2 adults and 2 children (aged 4 - 15). No charge for kiddies under 4, and 16 and over is an adult.

Will food etc be available?

Yes, a full range of food and drinks will be available at the Castle Courtyard. You can also fill water bottles for free – look for the signs near the Viking camp

From €11.61