Site Overview
The Irish National Heritage Park opened in 1987 and covers over 35 acres of natural woodland and trails and features reconstructions of historic sites.
The park tells the story of Ireland from the Prehistoric c.10,000 years ago up until the Norman invasion which began in 1169. You can go through the park at your own pace or take one of the guided tours:
- Pre-historic Ireland
- Early Christian Ireland
- Age of Invasion
The Age of Invasion tour is the most popular and features the Viking site, which includes a Viking longhouse, boathouse and Viking ship built here in 2006 by staff from the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde.
Visitors can book a "Daily Life in the 10th Century" where they learn all about Vikings, from clothing and armours to buildings, traditions and customs.
Visitors also have the opportunity to stay in the Viking longhouse overnight and live like Vikings for a day.
For all experience contact bookings@irishheritage.ie
