Castle Ward
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Superb Georgian house with both Classical and Gothic facades and
interiors set in a 750 acre estate with breathtaking views over Strangford
Lough. Several delightful walks to choose from ranging in duration from
half an hour to 3 hours, through mature parklands, woodlands and lough
shore areas. Of particular note are the Temple Water, a man-made
pleasure lake and the old farm yard with seventeenth century keep. Also
well worth a visit in Spring for acres of bluebells and Autumn for fungi
and other flora and fauna. Castle Ward has a secluded caravan park
together with one holiday cottage. The Strangford Lough Wildlife Centre,
located within the estate, also provides an insight into life in and around
Strangford Lough. Also on site is a new adventure playground, children’s
play area, second-hand bookshop, Victorian Laundry, water driven cornmill
and other farm buildings.

ADDRESS: Near Strangford, Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 7LS
TEL: 028-4488 1204
FAX: 028-4488 1729
EMAIL: castleward@nationaltrust.org.uk
WEBSITE: www.ntni.org.uk

LOCATION: 1.5 miles from Strangford on the
Downpatrick Road

SEASON: March to September

OPENING TIMES:
Grounds:
Oct 1-Mar 31: Daily: 10.00-16.00
Apr 1-Sept 30: Daily: 10.00-20.00
House:
Mar 15- 17: 13.00-18.00
Mar 22- 30: 13.00-18.00 Daily (Easter)
Apr 5- May 31: Sat - Sun & Phols/BH: 13.00-18.00
Jun 1-Aug 31: Daily: 13.00-18.00
Sept 6-Sept 28: Sat-Sun: 13.00-18.00
Wildlife Centre:
Mar 15-17: 13.00 - 18.00
Mar 22-30: 13.00 - 18.00 Daily (Easter)
Apr 5-May31: Sat-Sun: 13.00-18.00
Jun 1-Aug31: Daily 13.00-18.00
Sept 6-Sept28: Sat-Sun: 13.00-18.00
Last House tour 1 hour before closing

GROUP BOOKINGS NECESSARY: Yes

BOOKING CONTACT: Jacqui Baird, Visitor Services Manager

MANAGER: Barbara Muhly

EDUCATION OFFICER: Shirley Lennon

AVERAGE VISIT LENGTH: 2-3 hours

ENTRANCE FEES: Grounds & Wildlife Centre: Adult: Stg£4.80 / Child: Stg£2.40 / Family: Stg£12.00
House Tour: Adult: Stg£2.70 / Child: Stg£1.80 / Family: Stg£7.20 / Groups: Stg£2.00

GUIDED TOURS: Max No: 15, Duration: 45-50 minutes Languages: English (French on request)

RESTAURANT: Coffee Shop and light lunches (seats 80)

PICNIC AREA: Yes

SHOP: Souvenirs, crafts and books

INFORMATION GUIDE: English, French and Braille

COACH PARKING: Yes

CAR PARKING: Yes

DISABLED ACCESS/TOILET: Yes, wheelchairs available