Winterfell - visiting Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland

We have continued northwards along the coast of Northern Ireland, passing one view more beautiful than the other. The houses are quaintly cute, the nature is intensely green and just everywhere we see sheep and hear birds chirping. This green island is a fairytale in itself, but yesterday we decided to visit the fairytale town of Winterfell, which is actually a location in the TV series Game of Thrones. The fact that many scenes were shot here in Northern Ireland is not hard to understand!

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Northwards Along the coast of Northern Ireland

If you read our previous blog post you know, we started our trip in Ireland in Dublin, and pretty quickly moved on to the small town of Rostrevor in Northern Ireland, where we took care of practical things like buying SIM cards. And then what? Well, we continued north along the beautiful coastal roads. Our destination was Castle Ward, where we know several scenes from the TV series Game of Thrones were filmed.

Irländsk kustväg — Northwards along the roads of Northern Ireland

Irland östkust — The houses here look very British, don't they?

READ MORE: East Coast of Northern Ireland - Causeway Coastal Route
READ MORE: Belfast in Northern Ireland - 10 things to do in Belfast

Delamont Country Park Camping

One thing that was really good about renting a motorhome through Bunk Campers was the inclusion of three catalogues of campsites in Ireland and a discount card for campsites belonging to the Camping and Caravanning Club. One of these, Delamont Country Park, happened to be close to Castle Ward, which is why we chose it. A really nice campsite, with helpful staff!

We didn't have time to look around the area properly (we wanted to see Castle Ward!), but if you want to, there is a large park with walking trails, a pond with birds, activities for children and various events.

Delamont Country Park camping — Delamont Country Park campsite

Nordirland karta — Our way north through Northern Ireland - the campsite and the castle

Stops along the way

It was not far between the campsite and Castle Ward, and yet we had to stop several times. "A beautiful bridge!", one of us shouts. Or "look at the swans!". It is so incredibly beautiful everywhere, so sometimes it is difficult to move forward ...

Irland bro — Just as we were about to photograph the bridge, a swan flew under it!

Svanar — There turned out to be plenty of swans in the area!

Castle Ward - the castle where scenes from winterfell were filmed

Then it was finally time to see Castle Ward and the surrounding area, where several scenes from the TV series were shot. Game of Thrones were filmed. These areas have been used for filming scenes from Winterfell, where Robb Stark, King of the North, lives in the series. The castle itself was not filmed, but the castle itself is powerful and set in an incredibly beautiful environment.

Stort träd — This tree is probably a few years old?

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Visiting Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland

When filming for Game of Thrones, it is at The Farmyard, which is also in the area. Even though we didn't clearly recognise ourselves from the film, it's very easy to understand why this area was chosen for filming. The old walls and towers look like something out of a fantasy world, and it's set in an area of fabulously green nature, ancient trees and intense bird chirping. If you're not interested in film, you can come here just to hike, cycle or ride along the various trails.

Välkommen till Winterfell och Game of Thrones i Nordirland! — Welcome to Winterfell and Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland!

Vi testar att besöka Game of Thrones och "Winterfell", så gott det nu går ... — We try to visit Game of Thrones and "Winterfell", as best we can ...

Winterfell Castle Ward — Like coming to another time!

Game of Thrones i Nordirland — It's easy to understand why they wanted to shoot a film here!

01 May 2018 6:21

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Ms M says:

I'm about as far from an RV traveller as you can get... but when I see your pictures, I can't help but think it looks like an amazing trip. The views so incredibly beautiful!

01 May 2018 - 7:46

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  Helena says:
  
  The landscape is amazing, no matter how you travel! You can, of course, drive around in a normal car as well, and stay in bed & breakfasts or similar.
  
  01 May 2018 - 10:34
  
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Britt-Marie Lundgren says:

So intensely green, no wonder Ireland is called the green island, and what cool surroundings.
Now just wait for tomorrow's post and see what you find around the next bend.

01 May 2018 - 7:53

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  Helena says:
  
  We have also had time to think many times that it is no wonder that Ireland is called the green island. Sooo green everywhere! And yes, we are also curious about what is behind the next bend 😉.
  
  01 May 2018 - 11:10
  
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Kenneth Risberg says:

What do you say, so stunningly beautiful, what nature!

01 May 2018 - 8:14

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  Helena says:
  
  The nature here is amazing!
  
  01 May 2018 - 11:10
  
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Solan says:

A small question?
Are there no car parks on this intensely green island?

01 May 2018 - 8:52

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  Helena says:
  
  We haven't seen any proper car parks yet, but we don't really know yet. Maybe it's different in the cities? For example, the campervan company said something about being able to park in Dublin harbour, but without service. We haven't really had time to check this out yet. We do know that "wild camping" is allowed in some areas, and one of the catalogues we have has more information about where you can go wild camping. No catalogue of campsites though, so I'm not sure if it's as widespread here. The campsite we are on now is actually similar to a caravan site with tarmac pitches by the sea, but is called a campsite and costs the same as a campsite (£22 per night).
  
  01 May 2018 - 11:17
  
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Annette says:

So beautiful! Since I am a Game of Thrones fan, it was extra fun to see the pictures today 🙂 .

01 May 2018 - 10:30

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  Helena says:
  
  How nice that you are a Game of Thrones fan! We also like that series very much, have seen every single episode 🙂 .
  
  01 May 2018 - 11:18
  
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Anna in Dubai says:

That's so cool! That a landscape that looks so calm and peaceful can turn into an action-packed TV series. But I suspect that the story itself probably looked the same (maybe some visiting Swedish Vikings?).

01 May 2018 - 10:32

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  Helena says:
  
  History has probably not been entirely free of action ... There's a reason why they built all those high walls and watchtowers ... 😉.
  
  01 May 2018 - 11:19
  
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Daniela / Discovering The Planet says:

Oh, how nice. Will of course be exciting to follow you.

01 May 2018 - 11:52

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  Helena says:
  
  Fantastically nice! Glad you follow Daniela! 🙂
  
  01 May 2018 - 13:43
  
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Maj Ivarsson says:

Hello.
Seems super cosy there in Ireland. And to go around a bit with a "plåtis" is probably not completely wrong.
We have some thoughts about a flatbed. However, maybe a little bigger than the one you are travelling in now. Helena probably thought a little in that direction too. Continue to have a good time on your journey. Regards. Maj Jan and LOKE.

01 May 2018 - 12:17

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  Helena says:
  
  Driving around with a lorry is perfect, we think! The roads are narrow, so it helps to not have too big a car. But yes, if we were to get our own flatbed, we would probably want it to be at least one metre longer. Then you have a little more space. Have fun!
  
  01 May 2018 - 13:45
  
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Role o Carina says:

The green island really fulfils those words, doesn't it) 🙂 .

Take care and enjoy yourselves.....

01 May 2018 - 13:22

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  Helena says:
  
  Yes, it's not hard to understand why the island is called that! 😉
  
  01 May 2018 - 13:45
  
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Matts Torebring says:

Great pictures, but I would have a hard time riding the "Plåtis".

01 May 2018 - 15:59

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  Helena says:
  
  Regular motorhomes drive here too, but the roads are quite narrow.
  
  01 May 2018 - 16:16
  
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Lena - good for the soul says:

What an exciting environment you seem to be in! Looks so beautiful and cool with that film environment!

Hug Lena

01 May 2018 - 18:46

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  Helena says:
  
  Both beautiful and dramatic! 🙂
  
  01 May 2018 - 19:40
  
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BP says:

What an absolutely marvellous cavalcade of images. So typically British views. Absolutely marvellous! Oh that Ireland is as green as it is because of the amount of rain the country gets year after year. But you seem to have timed your visit perfectly it seems - no rain and blue skies. What luck (and skill):-)

01 May 2018 - 19:14

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  Helena says:
  
  Skill, of course! Haha, well, we'll probably get rain too 😉.
  
  01 May 2018 - 19:40
  
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JoY says:

I don't know anything about that film but it looks so beautiful where you are.
Have a nice trip Hugs from us in Switzerland

01 May 2018 - 20:28

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  Helena says:
  
  Isn't nature amazing? Wishing you continued success in Switzerland!
  
  01 May 2018 - 21:14
  
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Christina Löfgren says:

Not many people you know have travelled by motorhome in Ireland. Thank you so much for letting us join you on another exciting journey. Fantastic photos too.
Christina

01 May 2018 - 20:50

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  Helena says:
  
  Thank you for your lovely comment Christina! So glad to hear that our blog reports are appreciated! 🙂
  
  01 May 2018 - 21:15
  
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Mr Nils-Åke Hansson says:

Great photos! What a nice site/campsite.

01 May 2018 - 22:06

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  Helena says:
  
  Green and beautiful on this island 🙂
  
  01 May 2018 - 22:41
  
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Christine - 29°. says:

So beautiful environments and so incredibly green! 🙂

02 May 2018 - 11:37

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  Helena says:
  
  You can see why Ireland is called the green island! 🙂
  
  16 May 2018 - 23:06
  
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Winterfell - visiting Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland

Northwards Along the coast of Northern Ireland

Delamont Country Park Camping

Stops along the way

Castle Ward - the castle where scenes from winterfell were filmed

Visiting Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland

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