The Top 6 Castles around Strangford And Lecale Aonb
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, …
Last updated: September 13, 2025
Best known for its place as "Winterfell" in Game of Thrones, Castle Ward is an 18th-century National Trust property in Strangford. With two unique styles of classical and gothic, the …
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The castle is named after its late 16th-century owners, the Audleys, an Anglo-Norman family who owned land in the area in the 13th century. It was sold, along with the …
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Great atmosphere. Especially towards evening when the quiet really begins. listen to the Birds call across the Lough, or sit and rest for a while. The Castle is also great …
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National Trust (Castle Ward, 2023-12-24):
nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/castle-ward
Wikipedia (Castle Ward, 2023-12-24):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Ward
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Ward
“… The most interesting aspect of Castle Ward is that of its dual architecture, representing the differing …
nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/castle-ward
Wikipedia (Castle Ward, 2023-12-24):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Ward
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Ward
“… The most interesting aspect of Castle Ward is that of its dual architecture, representing the differing …
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The Inch Abbey is another location of Game of Thrones. But of course it is probably one of the most beautiful ruins ever.
The Inch Abbey is another location of …
The Inch Abbey is another location of …
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