Youghal Medieval Festival 2026
Family practicalities
- Pram-friendly (likely)
- Baby changing (likely)
- Step-free access (likely)
- Café on site (likely)
- Toilets (likely)
Step back in time at this free festival in Youghal. See Viking warriors, watch crafts like blacksmithing, and try falconry. There are archaeology workshops, medieval games, and a family treasure trail.
Step back in time and discover the Youghal Medieval Festival, a free family festival in the historic walled town of Youghal, County Cork. Held each August Bank Holiday weekend, this vibrant heritage event brings medieval history to life with Viking warriors, artisan crafts, blacksmithing, coppersmithing, falconry, archaeology workshops, medieval games and hands-on activities for all ages.
Explore St Mary's College Gardens and its Sensory Orchard, experience the audio tour in St Mary's Collegiate Church, and follow the family treasure trail. Admission is free, with activities taking place throughout Youghal's Medieval, 'Raleigh Quarter'.
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The details
- When
- Sunday 2 August 2026
- Address
- College Gardens, College Gardens, Youghal-Lands, Youghal, Cork
- Cost
- Free
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
- Booking
- Check the official website
- Listed by
- Fáilte Ireland Events