Slane Castle - Food Experiences

It’s a brand new year and Slane Castle Estate has plenty on offer for visitors. Please see below for details of opening hours and events. Additions and updates are always posted on our website.

Slane Castle Estate Opening Hours
The Estate is currently closed to the public except for tours, events and private bookings.

Castle Tours
A tour of Slane Castle is a glimpse into the fascinating world of the Conyngham family history, packed with swashbucklers and soldiers, clergy and concerts. Meet the Marchioness whose fabled romance with King George IV brought royalty to Slane.

Discover the exciting history of the Castle buildings, the connection with the White House and link to iconic landscape designer Capability Browne.

Regular Castle tours will recommence on the May Bank Holiday Weekend (4^th–6^th May). The Silver Fox Food Truck will be open for refreshments.  Tours can be booked online.

Mini tours are included in the Afternoon Tea and Tour experience on selected dates. Private guided tours are available all year round and need to be booked in advance. To enquire, contact the Castle directly on events@slanecastle.ie.

PRIVATE EVENTS
Slane Castle is available for private events including corporate and special occasions. It’s surprisingly flexible as a venue suiting everything from small intimate gatherings to large celebrations and events. Browne’s Bar, The Gandon Room Restaurant and the magnificent gothic revival Ballroom are just some of the options available. A range of live music and room decoration etc. can be organised through trusted suppliers. Please contact events@slanecastle.ie for further information.

Afternoon Tea and mini tour
Slane Castle's next Afternoon Tea and Mini Tour experience takes place on Sunday, 14th April. Combining a short, guided tour, with the grand tradition of afternoon tea, this is a delightful way to experience the Castle in a very personal fashion. It begins in the impressive main hallway with fine Doric columns, impressive plasterwork and the Conyngham family coat of arms. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco as you take your seat in the remarkable circular King George IV Ballroom. Afternoon tea is presented on elegant, tiered cake stands and is a perfect balance of savoury and sweet treats. Afterwards their personable tour guide will give an enthralling insight into Slane Castle and its fascinating history, intertwined with that of the Conyngham family, who have lived there since 1703. The Castle is equally famous for 40 years of star-studded rock concerts.

• Sunday, 12th May
• Sunday, 9th June
• Sunday, 16th June

Times: 1.30pm - 4pm

Book online at www.slanecastle.ie/visit/dine/afternoon-tea/. For groups or private afternoon teas, please email events@slanecastle.ie.

Courtyard BBQ at Slane Castle

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May

Get ready to groove, grill, and chill at the legendary Slane Castle! They're firing up the BBQ from 12pm, the first weekend of Summer events.

Expect mouth-watering burgers & tasty sides to fuel your summer vibes. Whether you’re a music lover, a foodie, or just looking for a good time, they have something for everyone.

Times: 12pm - 5pm 

 

Viking Festival at Slane Castle

Saturday, 18th & Sunday, 19th May

Experience history as never before on the 18th and 19th of May 2024 when the Boyne Valley Viking Experience returns to Slane Castle. With spectacular battles, skilled medieval craft artists, full size Viking longboats on the Boyne, medieval music and much more, several hundred Viking re-enactors from all over Europe are looking forward to welcome and entertain you. For a whole weekend the quaint grounds of Slane Castle turn into a busy medieval village with many things to see and explore.

All Day event

Book HERE

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