Castle Ward - Strangford
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Castle Ward will take you on a journey of discovery. The 18th-century eccentric house with two distinctly different styles, classical and Gothic, will entice you to explore further. This truly beautiful 332-hectare (820-acre) walled demesne, with walking trails, exotic garden, stunning vistas and picturesque farmyard, will unlock your imagination through family history, leisure pursuits, events and industrial heritage. A children's pastimes centre and laundry room are a short walk from the house in the stableyard, alongside a gift shop, second-hand bookshop and tea-room. Step into a fantasy world of castles and dragons as you explore the Georgian farmyard and the Lough shore, film locations for the smash hit television series Game of Thrones. Don't miss
Making the most of your day Extensive programme of events throughout the year, including Pirate's Picnic, Pumpkinfest, book fair and Santa's house. Children can explore with new interactive Tracker Packs and activity sheets. Guided house tours. Dogs: on leads in grounds only Opening times Grounds 1 Jan - 31 Mar 11 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 Apr - 30 Sep 11 10 - 8 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 Oct - 31 Oct 11 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 Nov - 31 Dec 11 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su House, tea-room and shop 12 Mar - 30 Oct 11 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su KEY: Dark blue=open Last admission to house one hour before closing. Timed tickets apply to guided house tours. Open Bank Holiday Mondays and all other public holidays in Northern Ireland including 17 March. April to September: cornmill operates on Sundays. Barn opens daily, 12 to 5. Second-hand bookshop opens daily, 1 to 5. Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Grounds: adult £6 (£5.45), child £2.70 (£2.45), family £14.70 (£13.35). House tour (Standard Admission): adult £4, child £2, family £10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||