The Top 9 Castles in Down
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, and you’ve got 9
beautiful castles to choose from in Down. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Down. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Castle Ward Tower (Winterfell Filming Location)
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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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Audley's Castle
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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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Castlewellan Castle
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Lovely looking castle surrounded by a lake and lots of trails for walking and cycling. Unfortunately, the castle is not open to the public and swimming is not allowed in the lake (fishing and boats are fine).
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View of Castlewellan Castle
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This extraordinary castle sits in Castlewellan Forest Park and has a grand view over the lake. From the walking and cycle trail around the lakeside, you can enjoy the fantastic …
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Clough Castle Ruins
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The motte and bailey dates to c.1200 and is an excellent example of an Anglo-Norman earthwork castle. The taller mound, the motte, was built of earth to provide a look-out …
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Dundrum Castle
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The beautiful Dundrum Castle is located on a hilltop near Dundrum village. Its elevated position provides fantastic panoramic views across Dundrum, the Carrigs Estuary, the Mourne Mountain range and out …
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Castle Ward
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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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Inch Abbey
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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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Castle Ward
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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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