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Castle Ward – Solstice eve at Castleward (54216924690)📷 Conall, CC BY 2.0

Castle Ward

Strangford, United Kingdom

History

An 18th-century house with one Gothic and one classical front, and a farmyard used as Winterfell in Game of Thrones. The National Trust estate has trails along the lough shore; pay at the entrance off the A25.

Nearest town
Strangford, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
54.3700, -5.5790

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Castle Ward Caravan ParkCampsite
    1 km from Castle Ward
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Strangford Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    4 km from Castle Ward
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Delamont Country ParkCampsite
    6 km from Castle Ward
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • Quoile Yacht Club Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    6 km from Castle Ward
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • EDYC Caravan and Camping AreaCampsite
    7 km from Castle Ward
    Waste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ballywhiskin Caravan and Camping ParkMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Castle Ward
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All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Castle Ward?

Castle Ward is in Strangford, United Kingdom, at GPS 54.3700, -5.5790. It is about 26 km from Newcastle.

Can you camp near Castle Ward?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Castle Ward Caravan Park, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Castle Ward?

Castle Ward is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Strangford Lough and the Mourne Mountains.

What is there to see near Castle Ward?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mount Stewart (20 km), Tollymore Forest Park (28 km), Silent Valley Reservoir (39 km) and Mull of Galloway (55 km).

When is the best time to visit Castle Ward?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)