Known as 'Queen of the Glens', it's considered the most beautiful of the nine Glens of Antrim: a plunging valley surrounded by stunning waterfalls and walking trails. It served as the practice ground at Runestone in the Vale of Arryn, where Littlefinger and Sansa Stark watched Robin Arryn's attempt at duelling. Owned and managed by the National Trust, this 2-mile golden strand on County Derry's northern coast is one of the country's best beaches. You might recognize the 6,000-year-old sand dunes from a scene in episode six of season five, when Jamie Lannister and Bronn arrive in Dorne.
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The first of our Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland is the Dark Hedges, a photogenic avenue of trees near Ballymoney in County Antrim. The landowner, James Stuart, planted the trees in the 18 th century to enhance the entrance to his mansion, Gracehill House. Little did he know how famous his trees would later become! The seven-mile (11.3-kilometre) coast of Downhill Strand is the location set for Stannis Baratheon and his enchanting mistress, Melisandre, throughout the earlier seasons of the show. Sitting atop the rocky cliffs, Mussenden Temple may look out of place architecturally as it was originally modelled on a Roman Temple in 1785. Among the most notable filming locations are Downhill Strand, a seven-mile beach overlooked by Mussenden Temple, which is visited by Stannis Baratheon and his frequently disrobed companion. Downhill Beach (or Downhill Strand) is part of a 7-mile stretch of sand and surf with scenic views of the surrounding counties Donegal, Antrim, and Londonderry. You can drive your car on to the beach and park it there, just like on Portstewart Strand. However, cars can get stuck in the soft sand.
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From the rugged landscapes of Winterfell to the eerie beauty of the Iron Islands, here's your guide to the best Northern Ireland filming locations. Game of Thrones Northern Ireland Filming. Filming of seasons one to eight took place in around 25 locations around Northern Ireland including Titanic Studios in Belfast, Cushendun Caves, Murlough Bay, Ballintoy Harbour, Larrybane, Antrim plateau, Castle Ward, Inch Abbey and Downhill Strand. Downhill Strand. An additional 37 minutes is all you need to drive from the Dark Hedges to Downhill Strand, which Game of Thrones fans will recognize as Dragonstone, the House of Targaryen that temporarily became the House of Baratheon. Downhill Strand is home to the beach where Melisandre burned the gods' effigies and Mussenden Temple, where. The beach, used in filming Game of Thrones, offers a wealth of activities, from swimming and surfing to kayaking, walking and horse-riding (hours restricted, May-Sept). The 18th century Mussenden Temple dominates this landscape of sand and surf and offers stunning clifftop views across the sea to Donegal.
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1. Castle Ward, County Down Probably the most famous Game of Thrones filming location in Northern Ireland, Castle Ward is the location of Winterfell. The castle is currently used as a stately home, with stunning grounds overlooking Strangford Lough. The 16th-century ruins on the grounds were also used as the home in the House Stark TV series. Location: Downhill Strand, Co. Derry. Downhill Beach served as the filming location for Dragonstone, the place where the seven gods of Westeros were sacrificed by Lady Melisandre. The instantly recognisable Mussenden Temple which overlooks the beach featured prominently in a number of scenes.
The filming of seasons 1-7 took place in and around 24 locations around Northern Ireland including Titanic Studios in Belfast, Cushendun Caves, Larrybane, Murlough Bay, Ballintoy Harbour, Antrim plateau, Castle Ward, Inch Abbey and Downhill Strand. Season 2 - The Burning of the 7 In 2013 we were honoured to play host to the crew of HBO's Game of Thrones when an episode was filmed on the beach in front of the Downhill Beachhouse. It was absolutely amazing to see up close what goes into a huge production like this and the see the craftsmanship of the sets.
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Downhill Strand is far from the only gorgeous beach to be used in Game of Thrones. Portsteward Strand is a golden beach and I would have loved to spend some time here in summer with warmer temperatures. It was especially nice to photograph during susnet as the reflecting setting sun in the water makes it a super romantic spot! There is also Ballintoy Harbour in County Antrim as the Port of Pyke in the Iron Islands, and Downhill Strand in County Londonderry as Dragonstone. You can explore Game of Thrones territory by self-drive or go with a guide, enjoying authentic medieval feasts, meeting direwolves, shooting arrows where Robb Stark taught Bran archery or glamping.
