Castle Ward
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Overview
Explore this exceptional 820-acre walled demesne dramatically set overlooking Strangford Lough and marvel at the quirky mid-Georgian mansion. An architectural curiosity, it is built inside and out in distinctly different styles of classical and gothic. Winding woodland, lakeside and parkland walks afford amazing unexpected vistas. You can head out on the Lough in a canoe, climb and abseil the cliffs, or build a raft with Clearsky Adventure. Fans of Game of Thrones may be interested to learn that Castle Ward served as Winterfell in the show, and there is a tour and archery experience available on site.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Parkland, woodland & gardens open Jan-28 Feb, daily 10-4; 29 Feb-3 Apr & 12 Sep-Dec, daily 10-6; 4 Apr-11 Sep, daily 10-8. House, laundry & pastimes centre open 5-20 Mar, wknds, 12-5; 23 Mar-3 Apr & 27 Jun-4 Sep, daily 12-5; 6 Apr-26 Jun &
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
Geographically, County Down seems to put a long arm around Strangford Lough, over 70 square miles of water. The arm is the Ards Peninsula, the most easterly part of Ireland.
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