Castle Ward - National Trust

White walkers have been spotted at Castle Ward!
Get your tickets to Winterfell Festival to 'take the black' and prepare for battle at the home of the Stark family.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-ward/wint erfell-festival

Our Summer sale is on! 🛍
Pop into our Stableyard shop soon to nab a few bargains on homewares, decor and garden accessories.

If you're passionate about good food and excellent service, then you might be the right fit for our Food and Beverage Manager vacancy. If you or someone you know might be perfect for the job, let them know 🍴
Follow the link for the role profile and more information.The deadline for applications is 19 August.

Our Little Rangers were litter picking last week and some of our Big Rangers joined in!
This is a few of our volunteer team and their newfound spoils - unfortunately you never know what people might leave behind...
Thanks to everyone who works with our Ranger team to make keep our places special this #WorldRangerDay #WRD2018

☔️ Quite the weekend for the biggest wedding of the year so far, but who cares about the weather when you’re having a party?
Congratulations Sarah and Ben! ♥️

The Studio at Castle Ward will be closed today...because Ann and Paola will be out of their usual spot and joining us up in the Stableyard!
Ann works in stained glass and jewellery, and Paola is an accomplished painter working mostly in oils.
Have a look at their work and take home some for yourself.

Calling all busy parents! 😴 Tag a a busy mum or dad who needs this: We've introduced our Summer Drop-Off Sessions just for you.
Leave the kids with us for a few hours so while they play, learn and make memories at Castle Ward, you can get things done.
... For more information and booking, give us a ring on 028 4488 1204.
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Our 18th century Chinese wallpaper has been quite badly damaged over the years, but it's still possible to pick out small details like these characters. We'd love to know what they might say!
We're sure one of you will be able to tell us what these mean! We're not sure exactly which language these are written in, so tag a friend who might be able to shed some light on it 🔍 Apologies for the side-on pic!

Head to Castle Ward today for an afternoon of tunes on the lawn with the Guinness Jazz Band on the first of our Summer Music Sundays 🎶

If you're visiting the house today, you'll see our conservator working on our 18th century Chinese Wallpaper.
The wallpaper was discovered in the Boudoir in the 1980s during a refurbishment and has been badly damaged over the years from woodworm, water staining and plaster dust and dirt.
Graeme is working to clean away some of this dirt to reveal the intricate patterns beneath. Visitors today can get an insider look at how this type of conservation works and ask Graeme questions about his work.

Looking for somewhere the kids can go for a few hours where they'll learn, play and make lasting memories? Castle Ward is introducing Summer Drop-Off Sessions in August!
The sessions run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10am and 2pm where the kids will be supervised by our Learning team and get the opportunity to spend summer in the beautiful surrounds of Castle Ward.
For more information and booking, give us a ring on 028 4488 1204.... https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/…/feat ures/summer-drop-off…
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We're looking for new people to join our food and beverage team in our tea-room and Trailhead cafe! If you or someone you know might be the right fit, let them know 🍴
Follow the link for the role profile and more information.The deadline for applications is 5 August.

Can't tell your Crow Foot from your Yorkshire Fog or your Painted Lady from your Large Blue? Join one of our rangers for a flora and fauna discovery day!
Learn some identification skills and help us monitor the species that call Castle Ward home.
Booking essential - give us a call on 028 4488 1204 to take part.... This is a free event, normal admission applies.
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We're working behind the scenes here to recycle as much as possible with our staff, and we're extending a #plasticfreejuly treat to you to! ☕☕☕
Anyone who brings in their reusable coffee cup in the shop will receive a double stamp on their loyalty card, so a free coffee is yours in half the time!
All our cups and "plastic" cutlery are vegware and are completely biodegradable - find out more about the Trust's commitment to reducing waste here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/…/sing le-use-plastic-to-be…

Murlough's Bioblitz starts today as part of Chris Packham's UK Bioblitz 2018! Join one of the walks or taks, or simply come along to give a hand to record as many species as possible in 24 hours 🦋

Our pirate crew say thanks for a great day on the high seas at Pirate’s Picnic!

Captain Ward is in residence!
Visit Castle Ward tomorrow to spend the day with his pirate crew, make pirate crafts and discover treasure for yourself - from the mermaid of Strangford.
Visit the Captain in his lair...if you dare!... #PiratesPicnic
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Make sure you're in your pirate or mermaid finest tomorrow for Pirate's Picnic! www.nationaltrust.org.uk/…/fe…/pirate s-picnic-at-castle-ward

Who'll be walking the plank with us tomorrow at Pirate's Picnic?! We've got pirate treasure, Shipwreck Games and tasty treats for a long journey at sea - see you there!

Music is on at Castle Ward today until 5pm - bring a picnic for a relaxing Sunday afternoon!

Went down to Castleward yesterday with the kids. It was beautiful!! We loved the walk around the estate, the beautiful trees and wildflowers and the kids loved the bluebell facts �. The little farmyard was lovely. The Pygmy goats even posed for some photos and the rooster was chatting away to my 3 year old. Lol. Loved that I got to visit winterfell! Was lovely that we could go inside the Old Castle Ward Tower House which has been so well maintained!

Then we took a walk down to the Temple River and went up to the Temple. The views are stunning from up there and we could see the boats sailing by in Strangford Lough. We took some stunning photographs, there is so much beauty on Castleward. There is something for everything to see and enjoy. We didn’t visit the mansion house on this occasion but that will be part of our next adventure to Castleward...

We stayed at the caravan park for 3 nights, great level sites with enough hard standing for your awning on most. Everything was easy to hand and the staff where very helpful and polite throughout the park. The only downside is the toilets and showers, they are functional but dated and really in need of a revamp! I avoided the showers completely! We didn't have enough time to go round the whole of the park on all the trails but we definitely will be back, there was so much on and the music in the courtyard was a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon 😊

We decided to go for a walk around Castleward on a whim, which ended up in taking the house tour which was probably the most interesting and fun tour I've been on! Karen was our tour guide who was full of knowledge and fun facts about the house! A beautiful house set on beautiful grounds which was complimented with sunny weather. Thank you Karen for an entertaining and enjoyable tour!

The only downside was not being told we needed a separate ticket for the downstairs house tour and we were too late for the last one when we went back to the office. Sign posts would have helped us find the temple but the walking did us good. Also the furniture had been moved and everyone was very apologetic but then kept saying you can always come back in a few weeks which is fine if you don't live in England. We will be back one day and visit again as it was a beautiful place.

Our first visit to Castle Ward was on Easter Monday and I think it's fairly safe to say we will DEFINITELY be back! What a beautiful place and although an earlier review said the staff were very unhelpful I have to say we experienced the complete opposite! The staff we encountered were more than helpful and really helped make the day that little bit more special. We still have so much of the estate to explore! Already have, and will continue, to recommend to everyone looking for a family day out. Investing in a national trust membership was certainly worth it with just this property alone!

I've been to castleward loads of times before, but went specifically this time to do the boundary trail. It is great. Good mix of surfaces. My fav bit is towards the end in the field, I'll not spoil it but suffice to say it's a great track. The gates are a bit frustrating, but I used them as an excuse to catch my breath! As big Arnie says....i'll be back!

I live near Castle Ward and am a National Trust member so visit quite often. Firstly castle Ward is a must for any Game of Thrones fan who wants to visit the place where Winterfell was born, Audleys Castle where Rob Stark's Camp was set up on the shore St Strangford Lough and the 'hanging tree' which speaks for itself. I visit Castle Ward regularly to experience the raw unspoilt magnificence of this beautiful place. It transports me to a bygone age. The walks and cycle routes in the Park are well laid out and beautifully maintained. The half 'gothic', half traditional decor in the house is a living testament to the duties of rank, priveledge and a match definately not made in heaven. The history and ambiance of Castle Ward has a magnetic mystery all of its own. A jewel in the Natonal Trust's Crown. Not to be missed

Hadn't been in years and visited yesterday for the Open Heritage Day! The staff who greeted us at the entrance were very friendly and welcoming and gave us the information we needed. It's a beautiful place with something for everyone, gorgeous walks and interesting history at the house.

Had an absolute ball today like Ed every moment even in the rain still enjoyed it. I agree with what some have said about more food venders and maybe more merchandise stalls would be fantastic hopefully see you all next year...

Had a great day here on Easter Monday with the grandchildren, they loved the Easter egg hunt and the play park..did the shore walk and used the mini bus twice up the hill , staff very friendly and helpful.nice picnic areas also. Def good value if you get a yearly family membership ..

Great day out. Tour guide for the house was excellent, very knowledgeable and answered all the questions the group could throw at her. Well worth a visit if you are in NI Neat little bookshop near the shop & cafe if you fancy a delve

Fantastic day out. The walk around the grounds was brilliant with the good weather, and plenty of nice birdcalls to listen to. Nerd mode kicked in a little around the game of thrones stuff and then a tour of the gorgeous house which made me want to watch downton Abbey!!! Lovely ice cream too from the tearoom. Staff where great and gardens where beautiful. Highly recommended, I will defiantly be back to do the other house tour the we didn't have time for!!!

Beautiful place with extensive grounds and lovely walks. Dog friendly which is important for us. We have been National Trust members for some 16 years and enjoy the freedom being a member brings. The only comment I would make is around the cafe. During busy peak times waitress service would be good. Having to queue for 20 minutes to buy a coffee is frustrating and I would think the National Trust could do better. Take a leaf out of coffee shops on the continent where most cafes are waitress served. Also around the toilets. By the middle of the afternoon they are sometimes pretty horrid with soaking wet floor and dirty toilets. An attendant during peak visiting would maybe be a good idea. A fab place and I would recommend the music Sundays.

An extra ordinary place where I was lucky to live for 20 years . It's got everything and more surpassing all National Trust properties easily . By the sea, castles forests temples incredible gardens huge mansions etc .Peaceful beyond belief .

Why not 5stars?

5/5 for the house and tour. The house alone is worth the visit. The gardens are excellent

3/5 for the "Winterfell" connection with Game Of Thrones. Could have had much more on view of some of the sets etc, props.

Good day out though. Cafe a bit chaotic. No-one seemed to know what each other was doing. Very slow.

I'm a national trust member. If I wasn't a member I wouldn't pay the entrance fee. Bit too expensive but the place is nice and has some nice walks. Also noticed that the place has a lack of bins at the play park, especially around the picnic benches. When you bring a picnic to have with your kids beside the play park, you would expect to be able to put your rubbish in the bin

We went to Castle Ward mainly because of the GoT sites. On the website I did not find any details on the GoT tours only archery was not on for the days we were in Northern Ireland. We went anyway just to find out there are tours including archery but you have to pre-book well ahead. So all sold out. The staff wasn't really sorry about not being able to offer what we asked for but then the guy held up a A4 copy of the GoT sites around NI - for £5 !!! Unbelievable ripp off!!!

Well, we just had a walk around the beautiful park and came across a tour guide with only 3 people following. He was a funny dude with a much nicer attitude.

Anyway, the park, the tea room, and the weather made up for most of it. We did not know about any house tours though, which I find a bit sad...

I visited Castle Ward on Wed 15th Aug 2017 and we enjoyed the game of thrones part and the parks beside the carpark which took around an hour. We decided before we would go into The Sunken Gardens and House that we would get something to eat from the cafe, what a mistake! We waited at least 25mins in the queue and we had gotten no further than the fridge where the drinks are. I then hear a lady at the front of the queue saying to another person, don't be looking for too much food as they don't have much! At this point I was getting Hangry and I was already annoyed at having to pay £2.00 for a bottle of coke which u can get on any other cafe/shop for between £1/1.50. The staff were in no rush and seemed like they didn't have a clue what to be at! I then turned to leave the queue just as another couple behind me gave up and left too. The cafe does not give a good impression to visitors and in future I will bring a picnic and not waste my time!!

We paid £27.00 at the entrance gate but when we parked the car and walked to pick up the house tour tickets we where told the house tours where fully booked . People where going ape and demanding there money back as all staff members had walkie talkies but could not in form the gate staff that housevtours where booked out . Total rip off . I emailed and also let my details with the staff but to date I have had no reply or phone call from them . National trust Propertys welcome dog walkers . What dog walker would pay £9.00 to walk there dog in the park lands . RIPE OFF !

Went down to Castleward yesterday with the kids. It was beautiful!! We loved the walk around the estate, the beautiful trees and wildflowers and the kids loved the bluebell facts �. The little farmyard was lovely. The Pygmy goats even posed for some photos and the rooster was chatting away to my 3 year old. Lol. Loved that I got to visit winterfell! Was lovely that we could go inside the Old Castle Ward Tower House which has been so well maintained!

Then we took a walk down to the Temple River and went up to the Temple. The views are stunning from up there and we could see the boats sailing by in Strangford Lough. We took some stunning photographs, there is so much beauty on Castleward. There is something for everything to see and enjoy. We didn’t visit the mansion house on this occasion but that will be part of our next adventure to Castleward...

We stayed at the caravan park for 3 nights, great level sites with enough hard standing for your awning on most. Everything was easy to hand and the staff where very helpful and polite throughout the park. The only downside is the toilets and showers, they are functional but dated and really in need of a revamp! I avoided the showers completely! We didn't have enough time to go round the whole of the park on all the trails but we definitely will be back, there was so much on and the music in the courtyard was a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon 😊

We decided to go for a walk around Castleward on a whim, which ended up in taking the house tour which was probably the most interesting and fun tour I've been on! Karen was our tour guide who was full of knowledge and fun facts about the house! A beautiful house set on beautiful grounds which was complimented with sunny weather. Thank you Karen for an entertaining and enjoyable tour!

The only downside was not being told we needed a separate ticket for the downstairs house tour and we were too late for the last one when we went back to the office. Sign posts would have helped us find the temple but the walking did us good. Also the furniture had been moved and everyone was very apologetic but then kept saying you can always come back in a few weeks which is fine if you don't live in England. We will be back one day and visit again as it was a beautiful place.

Our first visit to Castle Ward was on Easter Monday and I think it's fairly safe to say we will DEFINITELY be back! What a beautiful place and although an earlier review said the staff were very unhelpful I have to say we experienced the complete opposite! The staff we encountered were more than helpful and really helped make the day that little bit more special. We still have so much of the estate to explore! Already have, and will continue, to recommend to everyone looking for a family day out. Investing in a national trust membership was certainly worth it with just this property alone!

I've been to castleward loads of times before, but went specifically this time to do the boundary trail. It is great. Good mix of surfaces. My fav bit is towards the end in the field, I'll not spoil it but suffice to say it's a great track. The gates are a bit frustrating, but I used them as an excuse to catch my breath! As big Arnie says....i'll be back!

I live near Castle Ward and am a National Trust member so visit quite often. Firstly castle Ward is a must for any Game of Thrones fan who wants to visit the place where Winterfell was born, Audleys Castle where Rob Stark's Camp was set up on the shore St Strangford Lough and the 'hanging tree' which speaks for itself. I visit Castle Ward regularly to experience the raw unspoilt magnificence of this beautiful place. It transports me to a bygone age. The walks and cycle routes in the Park are well laid out and beautifully maintained. The half 'gothic', half traditional decor in the house is a living testament to the duties of rank, priveledge and a match definately not made in heaven. The history and ambiance of Castle Ward has a magnetic mystery all of its own. A jewel in the Natonal Trust's Crown. Not to be missed

Hadn't been in years and visited yesterday for the Open Heritage Day! The staff who greeted us at the entrance were very friendly and welcoming and gave us the information we needed. It's a beautiful place with something for everyone, gorgeous walks and interesting history at the house.

Had an absolute ball today like Ed every moment even in the rain still enjoyed it. I agree with what some have said about more food venders and maybe more merchandise stalls would be fantastic hopefully see you all next year...

Had a great day here on Easter Monday with the grandchildren, they loved the Easter egg hunt and the play park..did the shore walk and used the mini bus twice up the hill , staff very friendly and helpful.nice picnic areas also. Def good value if you get a yearly family membership ..

Great day out. Tour guide for the house was excellent, very knowledgeable and answered all the questions the group could throw at her. Well worth a visit if you are in NI Neat little bookshop near the shop & cafe if you fancy a delve

Fantastic day out. The walk around the grounds was brilliant with the good weather, and plenty of nice birdcalls to listen to. Nerd mode kicked in a little around the game of thrones stuff and then a tour of the gorgeous house which made me want to watch downton Abbey!!! Lovely ice cream too from the tearoom. Staff where great and gardens where beautiful. Highly recommended, I will defiantly be back to do the other house tour the we didn't have time for!!!

Beautiful place with extensive grounds and lovely walks. Dog friendly which is important for us. We have been National Trust members for some 16 years and enjoy the freedom being a member brings. The only comment I would make is around the cafe. During busy peak times waitress service would be good. Having to queue for 20 minutes to buy a coffee is frustrating and I would think the National Trust could do better. Take a leaf out of coffee shops on the continent where most cafes are waitress served. Also around the toilets. By the middle of the afternoon they are sometimes pretty horrid with soaking wet floor and dirty toilets. An attendant during peak visiting would maybe be a good idea. A fab place and I would recommend the music Sundays.

An extra ordinary place where I was lucky to live for 20 years . It's got everything and more surpassing all National Trust properties easily . By the sea, castles forests temples incredible gardens huge mansions etc .Peaceful beyond belief .

Why not 5stars?

5/5 for the house and tour. The house alone is worth the visit. The gardens are excellent

3/5 for the "Winterfell" connection with Game Of Thrones. Could have had much more on view of some of the sets etc, props.

Good day out though. Cafe a bit chaotic. No-one seemed to know what each other was doing. Very slow.

I'm a national trust member. If I wasn't a member I wouldn't pay the entrance fee. Bit too expensive but the place is nice and has some nice walks. Also noticed that the place has a lack of bins at the play park, especially around the picnic benches. When you bring a picnic to have with your kids beside the play park, you would expect to be able to put your rubbish in the bin

We went to Castle Ward mainly because of the GoT sites. On the website I did not find any details on the GoT tours only archery was not on for the days we were in Northern Ireland. We went anyway just to find out there are tours including archery but you have to pre-book well ahead. So all sold out. The staff wasn't really sorry about not being able to offer what we asked for but then the guy held up a A4 copy of the GoT sites around NI - for £5 !!! Unbelievable ripp off!!!

Well, we just had a walk around the beautiful park and came across a tour guide with only 3 people following. He was a funny dude with a much nicer attitude.

Anyway, the park, the tea room, and the weather made up for most of it. We did not know about any house tours though, which I find a bit sad...

I visited Castle Ward on Wed 15th Aug 2017 and we enjoyed the game of thrones part and the parks beside the carpark which took around an hour. We decided before we would go into The Sunken Gardens and House that we would get something to eat from the cafe, what a mistake! We waited at least 25mins in the queue and we had gotten no further than the fridge where the drinks are. I then hear a lady at the front of the queue saying to another person, don't be looking for too much food as they don't have much! At this point I was getting Hangry and I was already annoyed at having to pay £2.00 for a bottle of coke which u can get on any other cafe/shop for between £1/1.50. The staff were in no rush and seemed like they didn't have a clue what to be at! I then turned to leave the queue just as another couple behind me gave up and left too. The cafe does not give a good impression to visitors and in future I will bring a picnic and not waste my time!!

We paid £27.00 at the entrance gate but when we parked the car and walked to pick up the house tour tickets we where told the house tours where fully booked . People where going ape and demanding there money back as all staff members had walkie talkies but could not in form the gate staff that housevtours where booked out . Total rip off . I emailed and also let my details with the staff but to date I have had no reply or phone call from them . National trust Propertys welcome dog walkers . What dog walker would pay £9.00 to walk there dog in the park lands . RIPE OFF !

Went down to Castleward yesterday with the kids. It was beautiful!! We loved the walk around the estate, the beautiful trees and wildflowers and the kids loved the bluebell facts �. The little farmyard was lovely. The Pygmy goats even posed for some photos and the rooster was chatting away to my 3 year old. Lol. Loved that I got to visit winterfell! Was lovely that we could go inside the Old Castle Ward Tower House which has been so well maintained!

Then we took a walk down to the Temple River and went up to the Temple. The views are stunning from up there and we could see the boats sailing by in Strangford Lough. We took some stunning photographs, there is so much beauty on Castleward. There is something for everything to see and enjoy. We didn’t visit the mansion house on this occasion but that will be part of our next adventure to Castleward...

We stayed at the caravan park for 3 nights, great level sites with enough hard standing for your awning on most. Everything was easy to hand and the staff where very helpful and polite throughout the park. The only downside is the toilets and showers, they are functional but dated and really in need of a revamp! I avoided the showers completely! We didn't have enough time to go round the whole of the park on all the trails but we definitely will be back, there was so much on and the music in the courtyard was a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon 😊

We decided to go for a walk around Castleward on a whim, which ended up in taking the house tour which was probably the most interesting and fun tour I've been on! Karen was our tour guide who was full of knowledge and fun facts about the house! A beautiful house set on beautiful grounds which was complimented with sunny weather. Thank you Karen for an entertaining and enjoyable tour!

The only downside was not being told we needed a separate ticket for the downstairs house tour and we were too late for the last one when we went back to the office. Sign posts would have helped us find the temple but the walking did us good. Also the furniture had been moved and everyone was very apologetic but then kept saying you can always come back in a few weeks which is fine if you don't live in England. We will be back one day and visit again as it was a beautiful place.

Our first visit to Castle Ward was on Easter Monday and I think it's fairly safe to say we will DEFINITELY be back! What a beautiful place and although an earlier review said the staff were very unhelpful I have to say we experienced the complete opposite! The staff we encountered were more than helpful and really helped make the day that little bit more special. We still have so much of the estate to explore! Already have, and will continue, to recommend to everyone looking for a family day out. Investing in a national trust membership was certainly worth it with just this property alone!

I've been to castleward loads of times before, but went specifically this time to do the boundary trail. It is great. Good mix of surfaces. My fav bit is towards the end in the field, I'll not spoil it but suffice to say it's a great track. The gates are a bit frustrating, but I used them as an excuse to catch my breath! As big Arnie says....i'll be back!

I live near Castle Ward and am a National Trust member so visit quite often. Firstly castle Ward is a must for any Game of Thrones fan who wants to visit the place where Winterfell was born, Audleys Castle where Rob Stark's Camp was set up on the shore St Strangford Lough and the 'hanging tree' which speaks for itself. I visit Castle Ward regularly to experience the raw unspoilt magnificence of this beautiful place. It transports me to a bygone age. The walks and cycle routes in the Park are well laid out and beautifully maintained. The half 'gothic', half traditional decor in the house is a living testament to the duties of rank, priveledge and a match definately not made in heaven. The history and ambiance of Castle Ward has a magnetic mystery all of its own. A jewel in the Natonal Trust's Crown. Not to be missed

Hadn't been in years and visited yesterday for the Open Heritage Day! The staff who greeted us at the entrance were very friendly and welcoming and gave us the information we needed. It's a beautiful place with something for everyone, gorgeous walks and interesting history at the house.

Had an absolute ball today like Ed every moment even in the rain still enjoyed it. I agree with what some have said about more food venders and maybe more merchandise stalls would be fantastic hopefully see you all next year...

Had a great day here on Easter Monday with the grandchildren, they loved the Easter egg hunt and the play park..did the shore walk and used the mini bus twice up the hill , staff very friendly and helpful.nice picnic areas also. Def good value if you get a yearly family membership ..

Great day out. Tour guide for the house was excellent, very knowledgeable and answered all the questions the group could throw at her. Well worth a visit if you are in NI Neat little bookshop near the shop & cafe if you fancy a delve

Fantastic day out. The walk around the grounds was brilliant with the good weather, and plenty of nice birdcalls to listen to. Nerd mode kicked in a little around the game of thrones stuff and then a tour of the gorgeous house which made me want to watch downton Abbey!!! Lovely ice cream too from the tearoom. Staff where great and gardens where beautiful. Highly recommended, I will defiantly be back to do the other house tour the we didn't have time for!!!

Beautiful place with extensive grounds and lovely walks. Dog friendly which is important for us. We have been National Trust members for some 16 years and enjoy the freedom being a member brings. The only comment I would make is around the cafe. During busy peak times waitress service would be good. Having to queue for 20 minutes to buy a coffee is frustrating and I would think the National Trust could do better. Take a leaf out of coffee shops on the continent where most cafes are waitress served. Also around the toilets. By the middle of the afternoon they are sometimes pretty horrid with soaking wet floor and dirty toilets. An attendant during peak visiting would maybe be a good idea. A fab place and I would recommend the music Sundays.

An extra ordinary place where I was lucky to live for 20 years . It's got everything and more surpassing all National Trust properties easily . By the sea, castles forests temples incredible gardens huge mansions etc .Peaceful beyond belief .

Why not 5stars?

5/5 for the house and tour. The house alone is worth the visit. The gardens are excellent

3/5 for the "Winterfell" connection with Game Of Thrones. Could have had much more on view of some of the sets etc, props.

Good day out though. Cafe a bit chaotic. No-one seemed to know what each other was doing. Very slow.

I'm a national trust member. If I wasn't a member I wouldn't pay the entrance fee. Bit too expensive but the place is nice and has some nice walks. Also noticed that the place has a lack of bins at the play park, especially around the picnic benches. When you bring a picnic to have with your kids beside the play park, you would expect to be able to put your rubbish in the bin

We went to Castle Ward mainly because of the GoT sites. On the website I did not find any details on the GoT tours only archery was not on for the days we were in Northern Ireland. We went anyway just to find out there are tours including archery but you have to pre-book well ahead. So all sold out. The staff wasn't really sorry about not being able to offer what we asked for but then the guy held up a A4 copy of the GoT sites around NI - for £5 !!! Unbelievable ripp off!!!

Well, we just had a walk around the beautiful park and came across a tour guide with only 3 people following. He was a funny dude with a much nicer attitude.

Anyway, the park, the tea room, and the weather made up for most of it. We did not know about any house tours though, which I find a bit sad...

I visited Castle Ward on Wed 15th Aug 2017 and we enjoyed the game of thrones part and the parks beside the carpark which took around an hour. We decided before we would go into The Sunken Gardens and House that we would get something to eat from the cafe, what a mistake! We waited at least 25mins in the queue and we had gotten no further than the fridge where the drinks are. I then hear a lady at the front of the queue saying to another person, don't be looking for too much food as they don't have much! At this point I was getting Hangry and I was already annoyed at having to pay £2.00 for a bottle of coke which u can get on any other cafe/shop for between £1/1.50. The staff were in no rush and seemed like they didn't have a clue what to be at! I then turned to leave the queue just as another couple behind me gave up and left too. The cafe does not give a good impression to visitors and in future I will bring a picnic and not waste my time!!

We paid £27.00 at the entrance gate but when we parked the car and walked to pick up the house tour tickets we where told the house tours where fully booked . People where going ape and demanding there money back as all staff members had walkie talkies but could not in form the gate staff that housevtours where booked out . Total rip off . I emailed and also let my details with the staff but to date I have had no reply or phone call from them . National trust Propertys welcome dog walkers . What dog walker would pay £9.00 to walk there dog in the park lands . RIPE OFF !