Summer season ran from May through September and is now finished. The Christmas market is a separate date-specific event.
The market will run on the 3rd Saturday of the month from April to September. This bustling, lively market promises a winning combination of artisan food and fresh produce stalls jostling for attention alongside handmade crafts and fun family entertainment. The Swords Castle Food Market is a joint venture of Fingal County Council, Fingal Food Network and Fingal Farmers Group and will take place on the third Saturday of each month from 10am to 3pm.
The medieval Castle grounds will be a hive of activity on market days, buzzing with atmosphere, and spilling over with colour and interest. Swords Castle is family and wheelchair friendly so it’s an ideal opportunity for everyone to join in the fun. Beanbags on the grass and plenty of picnic benches ensure there’s a spot to rest or to enjoy some of the enticing hot food on offer. Teas, coffees and cold drinks will also be available and of course delicious homemade cakes. Don’t miss the chance to try something local and different for lunch or bag a gorgeous bunch of flowers or some seasonal produce to take home.
Entry is free, and in addition to the market visitors can enjoy an engaging series of food-related talks in the historic restored Chapel. This lovely space is also the venue for the kiddie colouring competition; just what’s needed to keep little ones occupied for a while. Take time to wander through gate into the adjoining Swords Town Park. It’s an attractive riverside park with open grassy areas, meandering pathways and shady mature woodland.
