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 5 beautiful castles to choose from around Commons. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
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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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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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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 …
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Hiking Highlight
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 …
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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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