Game of Thrones Locations County Down

The National Trust location of Castleward is home to the Game of Thrones® venue – Winterfell. Castle Ward’s historic farmyard is the location of Winterfell, the backdrop for the series pilot and much of season one. It’s also where you will find the Whispering Wood and key scenes including Robb Stark’s Camp, the Baelor battle and when Brienne confronts the Stark men. HBO's Game of Thrones® spent eight weeks at Castle Ward building the set of Winterfell ahead of the pilot episode and hundreds of actors and crew worked on the filming here. After your Winterfell experience, head out the Strangford Road, towards Saul where it is said St.Patrick arrived and where a statue now stands. Treat yourselves to a bite to eat in the quirky dog friendly tipi tent at Fodder on the Killyleagh Road, and enjoy locally produced food in forest surroundings.