Ballydugan Medieval Settlement

02/09/2026

✨ THE MAGNUS VIKING ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: FANTASY & FOLKLORE FESTIVAL ✨

Step into a realm of myth, magic, and medieval wonder! Gather your adventuring party, don your finest fun, fantasy, or faire costumes, and join us for an unforgettable weekend of adventure and family entertainment at the Ballydugan Medieval Settlement.

📅 WHEN & WHERE
Dates: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September 2026, 12:00 - 17:00
Location: Ballydugan Medieval Settlement, Downpatrick

⚔️ WHAT TO EXPECT
🛡️ Epic Action: Thrilling medieval fighting demonstrations and interactive kiddies’ battles for brave young warriors!
🦅 Legendary Animals: Come face-to-face with magnificent Irish Wolfhounds, majestic birds of prey, and even a tame raven!
🎨 Children’s Arts, Crafts: Interactive children’s arts and crafts
🛍️ Fantasy Market: Packed with unique curiosities and wares.
📜 Myth & Legend: Encounter iconic folklore and mythology characters around every corner!

🎟️ ADMISSION & TICKETS
Adults: £10
Children (under 16): £5
Children under 2: FREE
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children): £25

📌 IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION
💵 Cash On Entry: Please ensure you bring cash for entry and trader stalls, as card processing will not be available on-site.
🧺 Picnics: Guests are welcome to bring their own picnics to enjoy during the event.
🐾 Pet Policy: No dogs are permitted on site, with the exception of assistance dogs.

Ready your armor, pack your feast, and prepare for a weekend of epic folklore!

👇 Will you be attending as an elf, a Viking, a knight, or a creature of legend? Let us know below!

05/08/2026

Greetings adventurers
Just a little update about our folklore and fantasy festival.
We have decided to move the event from the 12th and 13th September to the 19th and 20th September.
We are doing this so that we do not conflict with another event.
Our good friends from the Sons of Ivar and Clan Cuan, are holding an event called 'Forged In Steel' at Wackoz on the Belfast road in Downpatrick. Be sure to pay them a visit

So set the date for our Folklore and fantasy festival
19th and 20th September

11/07/2026

Greetings adventurers
Just a wee message to let you all know about our next festival.
We proudly announce our first folklore and fantasy festival.
We are in the early stages of planning but over the next few weeks we'll update you on what is going to take place during the festival.
So keep an eye on the page for further updates.

05/07/2026

Valhalla viking festival we are coming in Force

⚔️🔥❤️💛🔥⚔️

Valhalla Viking Festival is an amazing UK Viking festival that will be taking place yearly in the last weekend of July near Basingstoke. Join us for the Viking boat burning, mead, axe throwing, blacksmiths and a 3 day feast that would satisfy the Gods.

28/06/2026

ITS A WRAP, what a weekend, the weather, the vikings, the fighting, the fun, Dave the Raven, but most importantly, YOU!!!!!.
On behalf of all the vikings, we want to thank you, the public, for coming out in your droves and spending your Saturday and Sunday with us at our village, our home.
Our aim is to educate and entertain you all in hiberno norse life from 1000 years ago
Our village doesn't exist without you all coming down and showing your support.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

If you enjoyed your day with us, why not share your photos and comment below

24/06/2026

Time is getting close until we open our doors to our village once again. Only 3 days left until you will be able to take a step back in time! ⚔️

Come along and Witness greatness 🔥

Living history
Real viking battles
Medeival market
Axe throwing
May pole dancing
Kids arts and crafts
Kids v vikings

And many more!

Our village will be open this saturday and sunday 12pm to 5pm.

Cash only at entrance.

Bring yourself along a picnic and enjoy the ballydugan lake with the beautiful scenery that is co.down and the mourne mountains.

Cant wait to see you all soon 🔥⚔️❤️💛⚔️🔥

No dogs within the village

12/06/2026

Come and join the Vikings for a day of battles trading and skullduggery.

Looking forward to welcoming you all through our gates

19/05/2026

The Magnus Viking Association presents the summertime festival at the Ballydugan Medieval Settlement

Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th june. 12pm to 5pm

Come along to our wee village and step back in time to the medeival era ⚔️ join us in celebrating the summer months and wishing summer blessings for the months ahead to be bountiful and grow ever so more.

So much activities for both children and adults 🔥

Meet the vikings and celts
Meet the wolfhounds
Get dressed for battle
Archaeology exhibit
Mini shield making activity for the children
Clay creatures and bug making
Real viking battles ⚔️
Children vs the vikings. (Who will win?)
Living history
Medieval market
Axe throwing for both adults and children

Last but definitely the best. The mead making workshop shop 🍯🍾 (Adults only) more details to follow with limited spaces.

£5 per child
£10 per adult
£25 family ticket. 2 adults 2 children

While we celebrate summer. bring along a picnic and enjoy the natural beautiful scenery of the mournes and our wee lake for some quiet time.

Guide dogs only.

Toilets on site

Can't wait to see you all soon for a fantastic time 🔥⚔️🔥

27/04/2026

Thank you very much Steven Ferguson Photography for your photos over the weekend. Hope to see you at the next one ⚔️