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Battle of the Boyne Site, Drogheda

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The after effects of the "The Battle of the Boyne" live on in Ireland to this day. The Battle was fought between James II, deposed Catholic King of England, against his nephew and son-in-law, William of Orange, who with Mary, James' daughter, sat on the English throne as Protestant Monarchs.

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre Opening Times  

March  -  April                           Daily               9.30  -  17.30

May  -  September                     Daily              10.00  -  18.00

October  -   February                 Daily               9.00  -  17.00

Last admission to Visitor Centre is one hour before closing times above.  Car Park and Main Gate locked one hour after above closing times.

* Please note that the Visitor Centre, Main Gates & Car Park may be closed due to weather conditions.  Please contact the Visitor Centre at 041 980 9950 to avoid disappointment.

* Please note that the Tea Room Pavilion winter opening hours are 11am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 10.30am to 4.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays

Admission Charges :

Adult                      € 4.00            Senior / Group             €  3.00


Child / Student        € 2.00            Family                         € 10.00


Groups of 10 or more people must pre-book

Facilities:

Visitor Centre, Audio Visual Show, original and replica 17th Century weaponry displays, laser battlefield model, Tea Pavillion, Toilets, walled garden.

Self guiding walks through parkland and battlesite. 

Partial access for people with disabilities.

Deep Water Caution:

River and Canal adjacent to site.

Audio Visual Presentation:

Seating : 51              Duration :  13 mins             

Languages :  English, Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish.

For further information please visit www.battleoftheboyne.ie




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