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Rock Farm Slane wedding venue, Slane, Co. Meath
An eco farm on a private corner of the Slane Castle estate, overlooking the Boyne.
- Price on request
- 45m from Dublin
- 40m from Dublin Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Rock Farm is the outdoor, low key end of the Boyne valley: fields, meadows and a grove of old trees above the river, on land that belongs to the Slane estate. Weddings here are outdoor by design, with glamping and farm accommodation on site.
Prices start lower than most estates, and catering can be in house or brought in. Slane village and the Hill of Slane are minutes away, with Dublin under an hour.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- What structure covers the meal, and is it included?
Planning facts
Getting there, the light, and how we checked.
Try your date and guest list
Getting there
For guests travelling in. Driving times are by road without traffic, from Rock Farm Slane, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Dublin Airport 40m 44 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 1h 45m 135 km
- Belfast International Airport 1h 45m 140 km
- Ferry ports
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- Dublin Port ferry terminal 55m 56 km
- Belfast ferry terminal 1h 40m 135 km
- Railway stations
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- Drogheda 25m 17 km
- Gormanston 30m 31 km
Railway stations are those on the Irish Rail network, and the nearest by road is not always the best connection. Check the timetable before you plan a guest's day around a train.
Where guests can stay
OpenStreetMap lists 7 places to stay within 10 km of Rock Farm Slane, and 30 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- The Fáilte B&B Guest house or B&B 0.9 km
- Conyngham Arms Hotel Hotel 1 km
- The Millhouse Guest house or B&B 1.4 km
- Newgrange Lodge Guest house or B&B 7.6 km
- Meadow View BnB Guest house or B&B 8.7 km
- St. Tomas Bed and Breakfast Guest house or B&B 8.9 km
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers and is thinner in rural areas, so treat these counts as a minimum and check booking sites for your dates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, updated October 2026.
Light through the year
Worked out for Rock Farm Slane's location on the 15th of each month, in Irish clock time. Golden hour is the last stretch before sunset when the sun is low and warm, a good window for portraits after the ceremony.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour from | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:35 | 15:30 | 16:33 | 7h 58m |
| February | 07:47 | 16:41 | 17:33 | 9h 46m |
| March | 06:43 | 17:41 | 18:28 | 11h 45m |
| April | 06:28 | 19:37 | 20:24 | 13h 57m |
| May | 05:25 | 20:25 | 21:18 | 15h 53m |
| June | 04:55 | 20:59 | 21:57 | 17h 02m |
| July | 05:13 | 20:54 | 21:50 | 16h 36m |
| August | 06:03 | 20:09 | 20:58 | 14h 55m |
| September | 06:57 | 18:59 | 19:45 | 12h 48m |
| October | 07:51 | 17:43 | 18:32 | 10h 41m |
| November | 07:51 | 15:33 | 16:30 | 8h 39m |
| December | 08:36 | 14:57 | 16:05 | 7h 29m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Rock Farm Slane within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Farm Slane | This venue | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Rossnaree House & Gardens | 1 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Tankardstown House | 5 km | Up to 250 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Bettystown House | 11 km | Up to 30 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Rock Farm Slane hasn't published a capacity we could confirm, so none is shown. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. Not published by the venue, so no price is shown. Ask for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Rooms, exclusive use and catering. Not yet re-checked against the venue's own website. Confirm them when you enquire.
- Journey times and light. Calculated from the venue's location on OpenStreetMap roads, with sun times from standard solar equations. They are guides, not promises.
Questions about Rock Farm Slane
- How many guests can Rock Farm Slane hold?
- We couldn't confirm a capacity from the venue's own site, so ask Rock Farm Slane for numbers for your date.
- Does Rock Farm Slane have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of Rock Farm Slane?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Rock Farm Slane cost?
- Rock Farm Slane doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Rock Farm Slane?
- Rock Farm Slane is in Slane, Co. Meath, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 45m from Dublin, about 3h 25m from Cork, about 2h 40m from Galway.
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