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Castle Ward

Northern Ireland

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

Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7BA

Christmas Tree in Mansion House

Planning your visit

What's on at Castle Ward! 

Find your next adventure here: discover all the events and activities happening at Castle Ward!

Visitors exploring the festive interiors in the Entrance Hall at Castle Ward

Christmas at Castle Ward 

This festive season, we invite you to take part in our Georgian Christmastide celebrations and visit the Christmas Artisan Market on the 6th and 7th December.

Father and Daughter at Castle Ward's Georgian Christmastide

Visiting Castle Ward with Family 

From events and activities to inspiring your inner explorer, here's what you need to know about a family day out at Castle Ward.

Visitors browsing locally crafted gifts at the Christmas market Castle Ward

Multi-use trails at Castle Ward 

Whether you’re walking, in a wheelchair, cycling or horse riding, explore the 21 miles of trails on the Castle Ward estate and discover woodland, meadows and loughside views.

Family Walking with bikes

Visiting Castle Ward with your dog 

Castle Ward is a three pawprint rated place. Discover Castle Ward with your dog. With miles of trails to explore there's plenty of space for them to bound, sniff, jump and splash.

Family walking with a pushchair and dogs with the shore behind and blue skies above

Group visits to Castle Ward 

Find out how to book a group visit to Castle Ward and learn about the guided tours and additional benefits available when visiting this unique 18th-century mansion as a group.

Staff and visitors looking at exhibits inside the house at Castle Ward, County Down, Northern Ireland.

Exploring the estate at Castle Ward 

Explore miles of trails, soak up coastal views and stroll through atmospheric woodland scenes. Tune into the seasons and see where Game of Thrones was filmed.

Castle Ward Farmyard in autumn
A couple holding hands in winter clothes walking with part of the building and statue in the background

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