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Castle Ward

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

Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7BA

View of the Palladian-style side of Castle Ward house, with Strangford Lough and rolling hills beyond.

Important notice

Due to the forecasted high winds, Castle Ward will be closed on Sunday 22 December, to prioritise the safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers. We plan to reopen on Monday 23 after checks have been completed. Thank you for your understanding.

Planning your visit

Visitors exploring the festive interiors in the Entrance Hall at Castle Ward, County Down

What's on at Castle Ward! 

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

Family Autumn visit to stableyard, Castle ward
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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.

A woman walking down Lime Tree Walk at Castle Ward
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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 a pushchair and dogs with the shore behind and blue skies above
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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.

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

Lime Tree Walk at Castle Ward
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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.

Two adults with a young child, all smiling together and admiring the festive window art in Newton House at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire

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