Slane Castle’s Christmas Craft Market

Step into a festive spirit with Slane Castle as its transforms into a hub of holiday cheer. The castle’s historic ground floor will be brimming with beautiful, handcrafted gifts and artisan stalls — perfect for finding special, one-of-a-kind presents. Meanwhile, the Courtyard will come alive with food stalls, piping hot festive drinks and Christmas carols.

• View list of stall holder and locations within the grounds

Admission to the Christmas market is €4 per person or €6 per car. Advance booking is advised as slots for parking are only available for a max of 90 minutes to allow the Castle to manage the flow of people on the day and parking.

Please book your car pass or pedestrian access ticket in advance to avoid disappointment on the day. You can purchase a carpark pass to secure your space, book your car park ticket on Eventbrite.

• Pedestrian access €4 per person on the day
• Pedestrian access €3 per person online via Eventbrite only
• Car (up to 5 occupants) is €6 per car
• Children under 12 years old have free entry. Must be accompanied by 1 paying adult

Our Christmas Craft Market will take place on the ground floor of the Castle plus the Castle Courtyard.

Whether you’re planning a family outing, festive shopping spree or prelude to a magical evening, join us for a weekend of festive fun and holiday cheer at Slane Castle.