Castle Ward is a Georgian (classical Palladian front, Gothic rear) castle in Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland, and a filming location for Game of Thrones (2011) and Game of Thrones (Winterfell) (2011). Built in 1762. It is owned by National Trust.
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 - Owned by National Trust (1952–present)
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10764, SRC-12155, SRC-13072, SRC-14339, SRC-14498 - Historic designation: Grade A listed building (Northern Ireland)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-13073, SRC-13074, SRC-12155, SRC-13566 - Historic designation: Grade A listed building (Northern Ireland)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12154, SRC-12155, SRC-10764
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-12154 — https://apps.communities-ni.gov.uk/Buildings/buildview.aspx?id=4729 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12155 — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3663083 (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)
- SRC-13072 — https://decorativeartstrust.org/castle-ward-article/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13073 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Grade_A_listed_buildings_in_County_Down (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13074 — https://www.thedicamillo.com/house/castle-ward/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13566 — Northern Ireland Buildings Database, Department for Communities (Historic Building Details HB18/08/0 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14339 — Wikishire — Castle Ward, County Down (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14498 — Visit Warrenpoint — Castle Ward (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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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.