Castles in Northern Ireland

Discover 7 unusual castles in Northern Ireland.

Downpatrick, Northern Ireland

Castle Ward

This 18th century mansion played Winterfell in Game of Thrones.

Kinbane Castle

Ballintoy, Northern Ireland

Kinbane Castle

Built in 1547, these ruins lie on a rocky promontory in Ballintoy jutting into the wild ocean waters below.

Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House

Antrim, Northern Ireland

Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House

This garden has existed for more than three centuries.

King William III Monument

Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

King William III Statue

Commemorating the landing of William of Orange with his European army on their way to the Battle of the Boyne.

Olderfleet Castle

Larne, Northern Ireland

Olderfleet Castle

From Vikings to nationwide rebellions, this castle has seen its fair share of warfare.

Castle Lug

Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

Castle Lug

This castle once belonged to one of the most prominent families of medieval Carrickfergus.

Chichester Castle Tower

Whitehead, Northern Ireland

Castle Chichester Tower

This tower once belonged to a castle fit for a knight.

Dunluce Castle

Bushmills, Northern Ireland

Dunluce Castle

The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.