Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre

11/10/2026

In the Drogheda area today? Why not head upstream to Oldbridge and join us for an exciting exhibition curated by Drogheda Municipal Art Collection, Highlanes.

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03/10/2026

Planning your Sunday? Don't forget to join us tomorrow for our last Living History:-Bringing the 17th century to life (Sunday 4 October @ 10am-3pm) of 2026

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As the winter months draws near join Laoch Living History for our 2026 end of season event at the wonderful OPW - Office of Public Works, Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre

This Sunday, 4th of October in the stable yard, meet the Musketeer, the Gunner, the Dragoon and Drill Sargent and the Barber Surgeon and step back in time, all day to the 17th Century.

In the afternoon walk the battlefield with costumed historian Tola Collier and see how geography, military science and the struggle for dominance between European alliances brough about the battle of the Boyne.

01/10/2026

Don't forget to join us for our FINAL Living History:-Bringing the 17th century to life (Sunday 4 October @ 10am-3pm) of 2026!

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 Tóla Collier for a battlefield walk. Find out about the tactics, strategy, geography, and personalities on the battlefield.
(Meeting Point for battlefield walk: front of Oldbridge House)

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28/09/2026

*** OPENING TIMES CHANGE REMINDER***

It is that time of year again... winter is on its way. Please note we are reverting to our winter opening times from Thursday, 1st October 2026.

The Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre will open at 9am and close at 4pm. Oldbridge parklands will open at 9am. Last entry is at 4pm. The gardens will close at 4:30pm. The park and carpark will close at 6pm sharp.

No winter lasts forever, no spring skips its turn (Hal Borland)

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22/09/2026

Please note that the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre will be closed on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. It will re-open Thursday, 24th September.

The parklands and Brambles Tea Pavilion will remain open as usual.

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16/09/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we let visitors to Oldbridge parklands and cafe know that our little friend Bubbles has made his final journey. He passed away today surrounded by his faithful colleagues and his sister, Squeak, none of whom wanted to let him go.

As a colleague, he greeted us in the mornings (waiting for his first meal of the day). After that he spent the day upstaging us (often lying at the feet of guides and looking for rubs from visitors). He knocked over milk jugs, appeared at various times of the day looking to be fed and generally enjoyed all the attention. When spotted in places he shouldn’t be, he hid behind visitors to avoid a telling off! And boy did visitors love him. He received gifts, including beds, from all across the country.

He spent his long cat life winning everyone’s hearts and minds. Placid, friendly and always looking for cuddles, Bubbles passing has left a big hole in all our hearts today. Many tears have been shed and stories shared. Maybe you would like to share your stories or photographs in the comments below

We would like to thank all the staff at Allpets Veterinary Hospital
for taking great care of him over the years

12/09/2026

A Sunday well spent brings a week of content or so they say!

Spend your Sunday well and come visit us at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre. Join us for history and music with Living History:-Bringing the 17th century to life (Sunday 13 September -4pm) and Drogheda Brass Band (Sunday 13 September @ 2-4pm).

Lots of family fun!

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11/09/2026

Drum roll please.....join us this Sunday for time travel and music! Travel back to the 17th century with Living History:-Bringing the 17th century to life (Sunday 13 September -4pm) or take a stroll in our Victorian Walled Garden and enjoy the Drogheda Brass Band (Sunday 13 September @ 2-4pm).

Looking forward to it.🤩

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10/09/2026

Planning your weekend? Join us this coming Sunday for lots of family fun. We have Laoch Living History back with our Living History series:- Bringing the 17th century to Life (Sunday, 13 September 2026, 11am-4pm).

Fancy some music? Join us in the Victorian Walled Gardens, Sunday at 2-4pm and enjoy the Drogheda Brass Band

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09/09/2026

Planning your weekend? Why not join us in our Victorian Walled Garden and enjoy an afternoon of music with the Drogheda Brass Band (Sunday 13 September @ 2-4pm).

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Join us at Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre this coming Sunday playing in the walled garden from 2-4pm!