Introduction
The present house is on an elevated site in a landscape park with views. There are also the remains of the 17th-century Old Castle Ward. Features include woodland, a temple, a deer park, formal gardens and a 15th-century tower-house as an eyecatcher.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
028 9056 9615Access contact details
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-ward/opening-times/
Directions
One mile west of Strangford off the A25.
Owners
The National Trust
Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2NA
- Features & Designations
Designations
Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory
- Reference: D010
Features
- Ornamental Canal
- Temple
- Icehouse
- Kitchen Garden
- Gate Lodge
- House (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Bence-Jones, M {A Guide to Irish Country Houses} (London: Constable, 1988) A Guide to Irish Country Houses
- Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest, Northern Ireland