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    Events Events
    Shakespeare in the park, jazz in the garden, murder mystery theatre, opera, Pumpkinfest, book fair, dinner and a movie, craft fairs, Santa's house
    Guided tours Guided tours
    Guided and specialist behind-the-scenes house tours, morning and evening by prior arrangement
    Country walks Country walks
    Free trail maps from leaflet dispensers in car park area, visitor reception and gift shop. All walks are moderate

    About this property

    Explore this exceptional 332-hectare (820-acre) walled demesne dramatically set overlooking Strangford Lough and marvel at the quirky mid-Georgian mansion, home of the Ward family since the 16th century. An architectural curiosity, it is built inside and out in the distinctly different styles of classical and gothic. Children can dress up and play with period toys in the Victorian Past Times Centre or learn about local wildlife at the Strangford Lough Wildlife Centre. Winding woodland, lakeside and parkland walks afford amazing unexpected vistas. Stay at the caravan site or holiday cottage and you'll have longer to explore.

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    A family visiting Castle Ward in County Down walking in front of the Classical front of the house.
    © NTPL / Ian Shaw
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