Get spirited away to an Enchanted Kingdom at Slane Castle this winter
A multidimensional parallel world of art and magic in all-new seasonal attraction
The Enchanted Kingdom is an unexplainable magical phenomenon. A secret that you can hear whispered by the trees and each step brings you further away from reality. You come face-to-face with a portal. A lone door in the middle of a clearing. A tear in reality. You hear chimes and the twinkling of bells. The sounds intensify as you approach. You smell cinnamon and the fragrance of wood burning on an open flame. You step through the doorway…
The Enchanted Kingdom at Slane Castle from Thursday 14th November until January 2025 will be the most exciting winter attraction ever staged at the iconic Slane Castle bringing a magical world hidden within our own. Step into the all-new Enchanted Kingdom - an immersive light and sound installation that takes place on the grounds of Slane Castle after sunset from Thursdays to Sundays. The Enchanted Kingdom is family friendly, fully accessible for wheelchairs and buggies and people of all ages and abilities and, this year, will also help raise funds for Special Hands, an activity group dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults with additional needs.
The Enchanted Kingdom makes use of 3D sound mapping, targeted projection technology, interactive lighting design and custom-built structures to bring this world to life. It’s a walk of approximately one kilometre and, through the use of light, movement, sound and ingenious special effects, tells the story of a place that shouldn’t exist. The all-new land will immerse guests in a mystical world of fantasy, bioluminescent creatures with a dreamlike quality and breathtaking new experiences from exhilarating, wind-in-your-face effects to snow falling gently on your nose.
Talking trees are determined to trick you, bodies of water come alive, magical creatures of ice and fire walk alongside you, flames burst through a forest without burning a single tree and sculptures of ice glisten and glow in this multidimensional parallel world of art and magic.
Slane Castle, with over 300 years of stories, is one of the most exciting locations in Ireland. From its rich and noble history to the internationally renowned open air Rock Concerts with the most famous acts in the world such as U2, The Rolling Stones, Queen, REM, Bruce Springsteen, Guns ‘N Roses and many more, Slane Castle has a magic all of its own.
Lord Henry Mount Charles, father of the current Earl, is best known for introducing the iconic rock concerts to Slane Castle. Alex Conyngham, Earl of Mount Charles now lives in the castle with his wife, the Countess Carina, and their children. Now this iconic location is being reimagined for a brand-new experience that can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages and abilities.
"We’re taking visitors on a journey to a magical realm and a totally immersive experience where guests are the primary characters in a vivid fantasy world," said Alex Conyngham, Earl of Mount Charles “Carina and I are thrilled to see Slane Castle transform in such a spectacular fashion for families and how it will fire the imaginations of adults and children alike”
The event will also include a Christmas Craft and Food Market which will be a feast for the senses with sights and smells of Christmas and a wide range of unique arts, crafts and special gifts. Mulled wine, hot chocolate and delicious festive fare will keep the winter chills at bay and infuse the air with festive cheer.
The Enchanted Kingdom is by ticket only and tickets are now available from €21.50 on www.enchantedkingdom.ie. Christmas parties and group bookings are welcome and the Enchanted Kingdom is a fully accessible family friendly event.