Castle Ward is a heritage property in Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland seen on screen in Game of Thrones (2011).
Location: Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland
Verified facts
- Located in Strangford, County Down
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10764, SRC-10765, SRC-12404 - Appeared in Game of Thrones (tv, 2011)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10764, SRC-10765, SRC-11030 - Built in 1762
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10764, SRC-11030, SRC-12848 - Architectural style: Georgian (classical Palladian front, Gothic rear)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10764, SRC-11030 - Appeared in Game of Thrones (Winterfell) (tv, 2011)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10764, SRC-11230, SRC-10765, SRC-12404
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10764 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Ward (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10765 — https://visitbelfast.com/blog/post/game-of-thrones-filming-locations-belfast-northern-ireland/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11030 — Ireland.com (Tourism Ireland) – Discovering Castle Ward (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11230 — https://thirdeyetraveller.com/castle-ward-game-of-thrones-real-winterfell/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12404 — Visit Mourne Gullion Strangford – Castle Ward (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12848 — National Trust Collections — Castle Ward (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Game of Thrones filmed?
Castle Ward, in Strangford, County Down, is a real-world filming location used for Game of Thrones.
Where is Castle Ward located?
Castle Ward is located in Strangford, County Down.