Things to see or do
Amenities
- Directions: From Drogheda take the Slane to Drogheda road. From Bru na Boinne follow signs for Donore or Slane and find us close to Obelisk Bridge. Please note that coaches must access the centre from the Donore road, which can be found from junction 9 of the M1.
- Admission Prices: Free admission to parklands and battle site walkways Visitor centre: adults €4 Group / senior €3 Child €2 Family €10
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
Oldbridge
Meath
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Ireland East
At the Battle of the Boyne Centre in Oldbridge County Meath learn of the historic battle between two kings which occurred on 1 July 1690 (11th of July according to our modern calendar). At this battle site on the banks of the River Boyne two rival monarchs did battle, King James II and his son in law, William III. The centre is located in the recently restored Oldbridge House. Both kings commanded their armies in person. William had 36,000 men and James had 25,000, 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. Admission to the park lands and battle site walkways is free. There is a charge to enter the visitors centre. For opening times, admission prices, facilities, events, etc, please see website.
Contact
Telephone+353 (0)41 980 9950Fax:+353 (0)41 984 9873
Email: battleoftheboyne@opw.ie
Website: www.battleoftheboyne.ie
Address: Oldbridge, Co Meath, Republic of Ireland
Places to eat
Thomas Hanratty Off Licence, Bar & Lounge
What's on
Drogheda Traditional Music Weekend
Sights & Culture
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
