Castle Ward
Description
See the gothic and classical collide at Castle Ward, an eccentric 18th century mansion resting on a rolling hillside.
Walk or cycle along the Lough trail or through the sheltered woodlands and spot butterflies, rabbits, ducks and swans. Stroll through the sunken garden and see vivid reds, yellows, greens and pinks from flowers and subtropical plants in the Victorian Sunken Garden.
You can also head out on the Lough in a canoe, climb and abseil the cliffs, and build a raft with Clearsky Adventure.
Round the day off with a treat in the tearoom or browse the gift shop and pick up a bargain at the second-hand bookshop.
- Castle Ward
- Downpatrick
- Down
- BT30 7BA
Top Reasons To Visit
- Historic mansion
- 22 kilometres of multi-use trails
- Georgian farmyard and loughshore
- Victorian sunken garden
- Game of Thrones film locations
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Don't Miss
- The farmyard complete with ducks, chickens and pygmy goats
- The 36km of trails that loop throughout the estate – rent bikes from the Clearsky Adventure Centre and get exploring
- Visit the Barn for children’s crafts, play-room and lots of ride-on tractors
- Visit the artist’s studios and see the resident makers at work
- Check out the ‘Secret Nature Shore Trail’ for a mile-long stretch of activities and nature to discover
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HBO's Game of Thrones at Castle Ward
Step into a fantasy world of castles and dragons as you explore the Georgian farmyard and the Lough shore, film locations for the smash hit television series Game of Thrones. Castle Ward’s historic farmyard was featured as the location of Winterfell for much of season one.
It’s where you’ll find the Whispering Wood and key scenes including Robb Stark’s Camp, the Baelor battle and when Brienne confronts the Stark men. Visit to discover Winterfell for yourself, and join in with Winterfell Tours to get the full Westeros experience. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-ward/features/game-of-thrones-at-castle-ward for all the information.
Contact Details
- Castle Ward
- Downpatrick
- Down
- BT30 7BA
Current Opening Hours
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Monday
10:00-18:00
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Tuesday
10:00-18:00
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Wednesday
10:00-18:00
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Thursday
10:00-18:00
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Friday
10:00-18:00
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Saturday
10:00-18:00
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Sunday
10:00-18:00
Gallery
Wild Wonders Easter Trail at Castle Ward
Something exciting is coming to Castle Ward this Easter—get ready to follow the trail, solve the clues, and claim your chocolate reward.
Castle WardHop into Spring Market at Castle Ward
Hop over to Castle Ward this Easter weekend for a vibrant market filled with local crafts, tasty treats, and family fun!
Castle WardMelodies of Spring: An Evening at Castle Ward
Celebrate the beauty of spring with an enchanting evening of poetry, music, and history at Castle Ward.
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