Hey readers!
As I think many of you know there are a lot of famous filming locations in northern Ireland and I believe it's due to the history of this place and its beautiful scenery which goes on an on beyond what eye can see. Of the big list of films and series filmed here one might stand out for you - Game of Thrones. It used many of northern Ireland's old castles and ruins of historical locations as well as old roads and places alike for filming. If you are a fan of the series you might recognize some of them as I will now tell you about our tour to famous Game of Thrones filming locations.
First we visited Audley's Castle. It was built in the 15th century and is located 1 mile north-east of Strangford, County Down. It is a three-storey, majestic structure that overlooks Strangford Lough and was named after its 16th century owner John Audley.
Audley's Castle was used in the Game of Thrones during season 1 as King Robert Baratheon and his retinue's arrive at Winterfell.
We also visited Castle Ward which has been called home since the 16th century by the Ward family. In GoT however the castle was the home for House Stark. At the castle you can actually practice archery in the same place as Jon Snow and also model some authentic Westeros attire and feast on a lavish medieval banquet inspired by the series.
Heyy lovelies! Moi kaikille rakkaille!
The next place we got to visit is Inch Abbey Road. It was founded by John de Courcy in 1180 and set beside the River Quoile. This place is the site where the War of the Five Kings began in GoT. Also if you get lucky and visit this place on a sunny day you can see Downpatrick Cathedral as you watch the flow of the River Quoile. Downpatrick Cathedral is said to bet the place where St Patrick is buried.
Peek-a-poo!! :D
The last place we visited is Tollymore Forest Park. It is the home for Whitewalkers in GoT. The forest is filled with unbelievable red woods and centuries-old stone structures. It also is the place where the Starks encountered their direwolves for the first time.
All an all this was an amazing tour! I am thankful to getting to experience this and also thankful for the people that were there with me! Love you!
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