On the 17^th and 18^th of May you will get the chance to travel back in time and see life as it was 1000 years ago, a time of brave warriors, myths and legends and spend a full day in a makeshift medieval settlement in the grounds of Slane Castle.

The Boyne Valley Viking Experience is Ireland’s largest historic festival and aims to enchant and capture visitors with an array of medieval displays and interactive demonstrations created by several hundred Viking reenactors from all over Europe.

Some of the most skilled medieval craftsmen and women, all dressed in authentic Viking outfits, will demonstrate their skills in blacksmithing, weaving, pottery, basket making, wood working, jewelry making, weaponry, nalbinding (an ancient textile craft that predates both knitting and crochet), bone carving, and much more.

The living history displays of the different traders and groups will give you a glimpse into how people lived and capture all your senses with the smells of cooking fires, sound of hammers on anvils, medieval instruments and the clashing of swords on shields.

Over 100 fully armed medieval warriors will take part in the large battles, which is a sight to behold. These skilled warriors train on a regular basis and are among the best in Europe. Come and see who will take the crown as Champion.

The highlight of the day is the Boat landing at 12.30 pm both days with two full-size Viking longboats on the river Boyne. Watch this majestic display and talk to the Viking crew about their adventure in the Viking TV series.

Several medieval musicians will play their instruments and enchant with sounds of the past and historic experts will hold talks on medieval cooking, weaponry and mythology.

Medieval storytellers Stefan and Skald Olaf will take the kids on a Viking treasure hunt at 1.00 pm both days, while interactive games ensure the smallest visitors are having fun.

The Wolfshead Company of Archers will once again be part of the event again and give interested visitors the opportunity to “have a go on the bow”.

If all of the above are not enough and you want a lasting memory of the day, you can get a Viking style Handpoke tattoo by famous and skilled Viking tattoo artists of Sacred Knot tattoos in Wales.

The organisers are looking forward to welcome you this May in our medieval camp at the Boyne Valley Viking Experience.

To book a ticket, go to https://www.boynevalleyevents.com/slane-castle-viking-festival

For more details and updates see Boyne Valley Viking Experience on Facebook or Instagram.

Event date -    17^th & 18^th of May 2025

Location -        Slane Castle, Slane, County Meath

An event by Lakesvikings and Boyne Valley Events Ltd.