Castle Ward

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The property is open 9.00am-6.00pm daily, 9.00am-7.00pm Friday & Saturday.

Unique 18th-century mansion, famed for its mixture of architectural styles

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Fun in the barn at Castle Ward, County Down

Summer at Castle Ward 

Planning some family time with the kids this summer and not quite sure what to do? At Castle Ward we've got summer sorted - read on for our top things to do in July and August.

The mansion house at Castle Ward, Co. Down

Castle Ward's Split Personality 

Castle Ward is famed as a house of contrasts. One side Gothic, one side classical Palladian - allegedly all because of a marital disagreement - but is that the whole truth about this eccentric 18th century house overlooking Strangford Lough?

The 16th century tower house at Castle Ward

Visit the Game of Thrones set 

Immerse yourself in the world of HBO's Game of Thrones as you explore the farmyard and surround landscape. Keen fans will spot the locations of several key scenes from season one.

Upcoming events

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Meadow Meanders with Ranger Kirsty

Sat 02 Jul 2022
14:00-15:00
Take a meander through our meadow with Kirsty the ranger

Seaside and Sweet Feasting - Shorelines and Summer fruits of Castle Ward

Sun 03 Jul 2022
11:00-14:30
Summer foraging adventure with Clare McQuillan

Tours with the Collections and House Manager

Sat 16 Jul 2022
10:00-11:30
Join our Collections and House Manager for a private tour of the Mansion House

Land, Sea & Tree

Sun 17 Jul 2022
10:00-14:00
A foraging & forest bathing experience.

Heritage Craft Weekend

Sun 17 Jul 2022
11:00-15:00
Join us for a weekend full of Heritage Crafts

Hidden Histories

Sun 24 Jul 2022
11:00-16:00
Join us in the House for a unique tour focusing on the hidden history of Castle Ward
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Eating and shopping

A family at the Stableyard Tea-room at Castle Ward

Stableyard Tea-room 

The tea-room is open and serving a range of hot and cold drinks and light snacks. Take your coffee to go or take a seat in the Courtyard.

2020 retail products

Stableyard Gift Shop 

Pop in to the gift shop in the Stableyard to find that perfect something to take home or give to a friend.

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Places to stay

Staying at Castle Ward

Castle Ward Caravan Park

Camping and caravanning 

We've reopened for caravans with self-contained facilities. Visit this tranquil oasis at the edge of Castle Ward. Camping will resume on 24 May, pending up to date regulations.

The premier glamping pods at Castle Ward

Camping Pods 

The Camping pods will reopen on the 24 May pending up to date regulations.

Potters Cottage and Artist Studio at Castle Ward

Potter's Cottage 

This quaint, single storey stone cottage is situated on the on the shores of scenic Strangford Lough and has now reopened for bookings.

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Get involved

Castle Ward volunteers

Get Involved 

Volunteers help in all aspects of our places - we're have a suitable spot for your skills so find out if you're our missing piece!

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History

The family crest of the Bangor family in the pediment at Castle Ward

Making a home 

Castle Ward is now a museum, but for a few hundred years it was a family home. How do you make a house a home?

Section of a portrait of Lady Anne Ward (nee Bligh) of Castle Ward

Lady Anne Ward 

We've simplified our history, but life is always a little more complicated. To uncover the real story, we're delving into the background of Lady Anne Ward.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Castle Ward on the National Trust Collections website

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