Battle of the Boyne
Contact Details
Address: Battle of the Boyne, Oldbridge, Drogheda, Co. Meath.
Telephone No: +353 41 9809950
Fax No: +353 41 9849873
Email: battleoftheboyne@opw.ie
Website: www.battleoftheboyne.ie
Opening Hours
All groups must be pre-booked.
| March-April |
Daily |
09:30-17:30 |
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| May-September |
Daily |
10:00-18:00 |
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| October-February |
Daily |
09:00-17:00 |
Site closes Christmas and New Year
Last admission: 1 hour before closing
Grounds: Walkways gates are locked one hour before closing. Dogs are welcome but must be on leads at all times. No cycling on walkways. No fire lighting. No camping.
Last admission one hour before closing. Groups of 10 or more need to book in advance.
Average Length of Visit: Visitor Centre - 1 hour. Self Guiding Walks - 1 hour
Admission Fees
D
Adult: €4.00
Sen/Group: €3.00
Child/Student: €2.00
Family: €10.00
Free admission to the grounds (battlesite walkways).
Facilities
Exhibitions, audio-visual presentation (English, Irish, French, German, Italian and Spanish), display of original and replica 17th Century weaponry, laser battlefield model, walled garden, car and coach parking. The garden and Tea Pavillion can be accessed separately to the Visitor Centre, free of charge. Centre is accessible to visitors with disabilities - including the Pavillion Tea Room and toilet facilities.
Caution - deep water.
Restaurant/Tearooms: Pavillion Tea Room. Capacity 100
The Battle of the Boyne between King William III and his father-in-law, King James II, was fought on 1 July 1690 (11 July according to our modern calendar). Both kings commanded their armies in person, 36,000 on the Williamite side and 25,000 on the Jacobite side - the largest number of troops ever deployed on an Irish battlefield. At stake were the British throne, French dominance in Europe and Religious power in Ireland.
The Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre is located in the recently restored 18th century Oldbridge House, which is on the battlesite. Access to the Visitor Centre includes access to the formal gardens. Free access to the battlesite and parklands only.
Location: The Visitor Centre is located on the South bank of the River Boyne, 4km north of Donore Village off the M1 Motorway and L21.
Bus Routes: N/A
Tours:
All groups of 10 or more people need to pre-book
Optional self guiding walks on Battlesite walkways and Boyne Riverside Walkway. Self guide through Visitor Centre. Walking
tours of the battle site take place every Saturday and Sunday at
2.30pm, weather-permitting and do not need to be pre-booked.
Length of tour: 1 hour
Leaflet/Guide Book:
Available in English. Selection of books and postcards for sale in Pavillion tearooms.
Seasonal Events: For up to date Living History detailsand other events visit www.battleoftheboyne.ie for updates.
Photography/ Filming: No photography or video allowed in Visitor Centre. Permission to photograph or video must be sought directly through site.
Additional Information: Audio Visual Presentation (English, Irish, French, German, Italian and Spanish)
Seating: 51
Duration: 15 minutes
Languages: English.
