Castle Ward
Unique 18th-century mansion, famed for its mixture of architectural styles
Castle Ward
Overview
Unique 18th-century mansion, famed for its mixture of architectural styles
See the gothic and classical collide at Castle Ward, an eccentric 18th-century mansion resting on a rolling hillside and looking out over the tranquil waters of Strangford Lough in County Down.
Walk or cycle along the Lough trail or through the sheltered woodlands and spot butterflies, rabbits, ducks and swans.
Step into a fantasy world of castles and dragons as you explore the Georgian farmyard and the lough shore, film locations for the hit television series Game of Thrones.
Stroll through the sunken garden and see vivid reds, yellows, greens and pinks from seasonal flowers in this newly restored Victorian garden.
Round the day off with a treat in our tea-room or browse the gift shop and pick up a bargain at the second-hand bookshop.
- Telephone
- 02844881204
- castleward@nationaltrust.org.uk
Castle Ward
How to get here
- Address
- Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7BA
- By road
- 7 miles north-east of Downpatrick, 1 mile from Strangford on A25
- Parking: We recommend booking your visit in advance. Visit What's On for more information.
- SatNav:
- On foot
- Access is available via the Lecale Way.
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- By ferry
- from Portaferry
- By bus
- Downpatrick to Strangford, bus stop at gates. Please check Translink for timetable.
Castle Ward
Prices
Whole estate
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Child | £5.50 | £5.00 |
| Family | £27.50 | £25.00 |
| 1 adult, 2 children | £16.50 | £15.00 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £7.00 |
| Group Child | N/A | £4.50 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Free entry for National Trust members.
Castle Ward
Opening times
Please note...
Also open specific dates in December for Christmas Offer; Bank Holidays; & Group Bookings/Coaches by prior booking.
Friday 19 August
- Mansion 11:00 - 16:00
- Garden 10:00 - 18:00
- Grounds 09:00 - 19:00
- Second-hand bookshop 09:00 - 17:30
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Stableyard tea-room 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 20 August
- Mansion 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 10:00 - 18:00
- Grounds 09:00 - 19:00
- Second-hand bookshop 09:00 - 17:30
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Stableyard tea-room 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 21 August
- Mansion 11:00 - 16:00
- Garden 10:00 - 18:00
- Grounds 09:00 - 19:00
- Second-hand bookshop 09:00 - 17:30
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Stableyard tea-room 10:00 - 18:00
Monday 22 August
- Mansion Closed
- Garden 10:00 - 18:00
- Grounds 09:00 - 18:00
- Second-hand bookshop 09:00 - 17:30
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Stableyard tea-room 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 23 August
- Mansion Closed
- Garden 10:00 - 18:00
- Grounds 09:00 - 18:00
- Second-hand bookshop 09:00 - 17:30
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Stableyard tea-room 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 24 August
- Mansion 11:00 - 16:00
- Garden 10:00 - 18:00
- Grounds 09:00 - 18:00
- Second-hand bookshop 09:00 - 17:30
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Stableyard tea-room 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 25 August
- Mansion 11:00 - 16:00
- Garden 10:00 - 18:00
- Grounds 09:00 - 18:00
- Second-hand bookshop 09:00 - 17:30
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
- Stableyard tea-room 10:00 - 17:00
Castle Ward
Contact us
- Telephone
- 02844881204
- castleward@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7BA