Film & TV

The misty skies of the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion house the rugged peaks of the Mourne Mountains. Our lush pastures sweep down to the ebbing tides of the Irish sea. With vast landscapes and pastoral scenes, it comes as no surprise that this area is home to some of the most prominent television and film locations.  

Playing host to scenes from Game of Thrones®, Vikings and more, step into our fantastical region to relive your favourite TV shows and films.  

Welcome to Westeros  

The true North isn’t far away, and you can re-enact your favourite scenes at Winterfell Castle on a Game of Thrones® Tour. Don your robes and walk in the footsteps of the Stark Family. In the Winterfell Castle Courtyard, practice your archery skills like the Stark children and see how many bullseyes you can hit. An instructor will guide you on ancient bows, so you will feel like you are in Westeros itself.  

Want to know more about the set? Take a tour of an exact replica. At some times of the year, you can meet the dire wolves from the show and hold and fly a falcon from Walter Frey’s Castle. Don’t forget, Winter is coming, so pack warm clothing just in case.  

Explore Game of Thrones® Filming Locations 

Game of Thrones® took advantage of our striking scenery and ancient buildings for the backdrop to its fantasy world. You can explore some of the GOT filming locations in the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion. Lying on the shores of Strangford Lough, the historic farmyard of Castle Ward Estate provided one of the most important locations - Winterfell, the seat of the Starks. Go on one of the Game of the Thrones® Cycling Tours to see some of the areas where pivotal scenes like ‘Ned’s Picnic’ ‘Whispering Wood’, ‘The Twins’ among others were filmed.  

The earliest example of Gothic architecture in Ireland, Inch Abbey’s extensive ruins played host to many scenes in Game of Thrones®. Its most famous scene is that of Catlyn Stark confronting Jaime Lanister when he is bound to a pole. With breathtaking views of the River Quoile, it is easy to see why it was chosen as the camp of the Houses of North and the Riverlands.  

Venture from Inch Abbey down to the River Quoile for another legendary film location for Game of Thrones®. This beautiful wetland served as Riverrun in The Riverlands. Between the vast and rich scenery, keen eyed fans will recognise it as the place where Rob and Catelyn Stark attended the Tully funeral.  

Boasting dense thickets and primaeval woodland, Tollymore Forest Park offers a moderate trek to see some of the sets for Game of Thrones®. Nestled in the trees, you can wear Stark wool cloaks while discovering the Wildling Camp where the Rangers of the Night’s Watch discovered the first bodies in the snow. Walk to the bridge where the Starks find their dire wolf pups, or find Tyrion and Jon’s campfire on their way to the North. There is much to discover.  

The rolling hills of Audley’s Field were used for several prime scenes in Game of Thrones®. It is in this field that Robb Stark meets his future wife, the healer Talisa from Volantis. Theon Greyjoy also shoots down the messenger raven sent from Walter Frey’s towers to warn him of Robb’s army. With incredible views of Strangford Lough, you’ll think you’re at the battle of Oxcross.  

Walk in the Wardrobe: Step into Narnia 

Before Game of Thrones® even came into existence, a young C.S. Lewis spent his summers exploring Visit Mourne. C.S. Lewis went on to write the hugely successful children’s series, The Chronicles of Narnia. Writing to his brother, “That part of Rostrevor which overlooks Carlingford Lough is my idea of Narnia”, you can now explore the area that captured Lewis’s imagination and inspired his classic novels.  

Explore the Narnia Trail at Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor. Step into the ‘Wardrobe Door’ and become lost in the magical world of Narnia itself. On your travels, you will discover The Lampost, The Beaver’s House, and Aslan’s Table. Just remember to not eat any of the Turkish Delight, the White Witch may have enchanted it!