Game of Thrones is, without a doubt, a global phenomenon. So many people are interested in taking a Game of Thrones tour in Ireland, so this article will focus on how to visit the Winterfell Castle & Demesne, Game of Thrones Visitor Attraction to see numerous GoT filming locations and to meed the real Direwolves at Winterfell Castle. Enjoy this Old Castle Ward GoT filming location and step into the fantasy world imagined by George R.R. Martin as Game of Thrones: Season 8 ended.
Where is Winterfell Castle & Demesne
Winterfell Castle & Demesne is located just 40 minutes from Belfast or 2 hours from Dublin – check here a local’s guide to Dublin -, in County Down, so you can easily get there. It is from the castle of Winterfell that House Stark rules the mighty region of North in GoT.
You can start your Belfast Game of Thrones tour by checking out the Game of Thrones Door in Belfast at the Dark Horse. There is even a passport you can take (with the Game of Thrones Doors) that you can use if you decide to take a tour of the GoT filming locations in Ireland and see the GoT Doors.
Winterfell Castle & Demesne activities
Your Game of Thrones set tour must include the Castle Ward – Winterfell Castle & Demesne from GoT. There are many amazing things to do at Winterfell Castle & Demesne that will give you an inside scoop into the filming of the movie and will transport you into the magical world imagined by R.R. Martin. Here are the top activities at the Winterfell Castle & Demesne.
Take a walking tour of the Winterfell Castle & Demesne – or a biking one
Explore the Winterfell Castle & Demesne on foot or by bicycle and, more importantly, talk with the people who work here. Some were involved in the filming of the movie, so they can give you more details about how it was filmed and more.
Admire the beautiful castle from all angles and imagine what it would be like to rule a region from here! This is definitely a things to do on your Winterfell Castle tour!
You can also watch several videos focusing on behind the scenes information.
Learn or practice archery
If you are the adventurous type, here’s one of the fun things to do at the Winterfell Castle & Demesne: learn archery – or practice, if you already have experience. There is the set that was used for filming – and you can use it too!
Axe throwing
For the 2019 season finale, a new activity was introduced: axe throwing. Do your best at the Winterfell Axe Throwing Range – and create great memories.
Try some GoT costumes
Take your Game of Thrones experience even further on your Game of Thrones tour in Ireland by trying some Game of Thrones Stark family costumes. It can’t get any more real than this. Or can it?
Meet the Game of Thrones Direvolves
Props and castles are amazing, but how about meeting the Direwolves?
Yes, you can do that! And if you like dogs, this will be a memorable experience.
As you can easily see, there are plenty of things to do when you visit Winterfell Castle & Demesne (Game of Thrones Visitor Attraction) on your Game of Thrones tour in Ireland.
Are you a GoT fan? Have you visited any of the Game of Thrones filming locations? What was your favorite?
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