Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
Battle of the Boyne Visitors Centre
The Battle of the Boyne Visitors Centre is located in the recently restored 18th century Oldbridge House which is on the battlesite.
On 1 July 1690, King William III clashed with his father in law King James II at Oldbridge, County Meath. With over 60,000 men between them it was the largest number of troops ever deployed on an Irish battlefield. At stake were the British throne, French dominance in Europe and religious power in Ireland. William was victorious and the continent was changed forever.
The centre contains original weapons and a laser model of the battlefield. It is a treasure trove for anyone who wants to find out more about this pivotal episode in Irish and European history.
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