Living History: Bringing the 17th century to life – Sunday, 16 August

Sunday 16 August 2026 Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate, Louth Free Suits all ages

Family practicalities

  • Pram-friendly (likely)
  • Baby changing (likely)
  • Step-free access (likely)
  • Café on site (likely)
  • Toilets (likely)

Families can step back in time at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre and meet 17th-century soldiers, musketeers, and other historical figures. There will be a chance to see what life was like for a soldier and learn about the period.

Living History: Bringing the 17th century to life – Sunday, 16 August | Heritage Ireland Skip to content Heritage Ireland Buy a Heritage Card Home What’s on Living History: Bringing the 17th century to life – Sunday, 16 August Living History: Bringing the 17th century to life – Sunday, 16 August Price Free of charge Dates 16/08/2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Location Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate Share: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter On this page Description Contact Gallery Opening Times Contact Facilities --> --> Living History: Bringing the 17th century to life – Sunday, 16 August --> We are delighted to host another special Living History treat, join us on this first Sunday of Heritage Week, 16 August @ 11am-4pm. Step back in time with Laoch Living History and find out what it was like to be a 17th century soldier under the forbidding gaze of a Drill Sergeant. You may have an opportunity to come face to face with the musketeer, artillery gunner, pikemen, halberdiers, barber-surgeons, blacksmiths, gunners, sutlers, monks, and soldiers from all over 17th Century Europe. Who knows! Come along for the surprise. And there is more! At 2pm join costumed historian T

The details

When
Sunday 16 August 2026
Address
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate, Louth
Cost
Free
Indoors or out
Both indoors and out
Booking
Check the official website
Listed by
Heritage Ireland (OPW)
  • Heritage
  • Event