GAME  OF  THRONES  TOURS  -­‐  IRELAND.  Chris gets a real life taste of one of the most popular TV shows to grace our screens - Game

of Thrones. He'll head to Northern Ireland to Castle Ward, otherwise known as the home of

House Stark - Winterfell. To make it as a Stark he'll pick up a bow and arrow and meet

some dire wolves but the real test will be keeping his head at a real Game of Thrones

banquet.

 

 

 

NORTHERN  IRELAND  Northern Ireland is a country of fantastical landscapes, warm welcomes, dramatic history

and enduring legend, as well as being on of Europe’s hottest food destinations. Take a trip

along the coast to the Giant's Causeway, climb the Mourne Mountains and visit the Titanic

Belfast and the Walled city of Derry~Londonderry

 

Northern Ireland is home to more locations in Game of Thrones than anywhere in the world,

so it’s no surprise the country is attracting a huge amount of “set jetters”. Although The Iron

Throne and most interiors are located in Belfast’s Titanic studios and off limits to the public,

you can, still visit at least 14 significant film sites and take in all the scenery in between on

self-drive itineraries and a number of guided tours. For Game of Thrones itinerary ideas visit:

http://www.ireland.com/en-au/articles/tripideas/game-of-thrones/

For information on things to do, see and why to stay while you are in Northern Ireland visit

http://www.ireland.com/

CASTLE  WARD  The mythical Winterfell, home of the Stark family is actually the 18th- century mansion,

known as Castle Ward. You will find it on the rolling hillside over looking the waters of

Strangford Lough in County Down, a 45-minute drive southeast of Belfast.

You can visit Castle Ward with or without a Game of Thrones experience, which is run by a

separate tour operator.

Entry to grounds and house costs £7.27 for adults, £3.45 for children and £18 for families.

For more information see https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-ward

 

 

 GAME  OF  THRONES  WINTERFELL  TOUR  Tour company, Clearsky, offers several Game of Thrones experiences at Castle Ward.

These include an archery movie set experience, filming locations cycle tour, castles of

Westeros boat tours and even a glamping overnight mini break at the castle. You can chose

one or a mixture of them all.

If you want to meet the Northern Innuit Dog “Dire Wolves”, make sure you book this ahead of

time via email. It is only available in combination with booking another tour/activity at

Winterfell. Price to be advised when you make your booking.

http://www.gameofthrones-winterfelltours.com/

 GAME  OF  THRONES  FEAST  AT  THE  CUAN  A few kilometres away from Castle Ward you will find The Cuan, a family-run inn in the

village of Strangford. The guest house offers accommodation and dining options. The Game

of Thrones cast and crew have been known to stay there and owners Peter and Caroline

celebrate the show a couple of times a year with a King’s Banquet. The banquet is based the

banquet that welcomed King Robert, Queen Cersei, Joffrey and their entourage when he

made the visit North to ask Ned Stark to become his ‘King’s Hand’.

To book accommodation or a Kings Banquet visit: http://www.thecuan.com/

 

 

 

 WEBLINKS  For further information on visiting Northern Ireland and Game of Thrones experiences, take a look at the following websites:

http://www.ireland.com/

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-ward

http://www.gameofthrones-winterfelltours.com/

http://www.thecuan.com/