Castle Ward

We've sat down and picked out some of our favourite walks to do during spring. Is one of them for you?

We might be biased but we think we've got some of the best bluebell woods around...

Spring brings the estate to life. Check out our top spots for enjoying the sights and sounds of the season.

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?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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?

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.