Castle Ward House & Demesne
Category: Families, Outdoors, Rainy Day, Nature/Wildlife, Sightseeing
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, Forest & Woodland, Parks & Gardens, General Attractions
Strangford
Co Down
BT30 7LS
Co Down
BT30 7LS
Tel: +44 28 4488 1204
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A truly beautiful 332-hectare (820-acre) walled demesne with walking trails, exotic garden, stunning vistas and picturesque farmyard
Castle Ward House & Demesne
This truly beautiful 332-hectare (820-acre) walled demesne with walking trails, exotic garden, stunning vistas and picturesque farmyard, will unlock your imagination through family history, leisure pursuits, events and industrial heritage.
The 18th-century eccentric house with two distinctly different styles, classical and Gothic, will entice you to explore further.
The 18th-century eccentric house with two distinctly different styles, classical and Gothic, will entice you to explore further.
Opening Time:
Grounds open all year. House open 10 March - 30 September. See website for times
Admission Charge:
Grounds Adult: £7, Child: £3.50, Family: £17.50. House Tour Adult: £4, Child: £2, Family: £10. Groups: £2.20. Group Price (Both): £6
Directions
2.5km (1.5 miles) from Strangford on the A25 Downpatrick RoadView Similar Tourist Attractions
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