Locations in Northern Ireland

Take the Northern Ireland Game of Thrones Tour

Yes, there is the Northern Ireland Game of Thrones Tour, and we definitely recommend it. You can also get a comprehensive deluxe Tour of Northern Ireland itself (the key places that Northern Ireland is known for) or you can get a combined tour of Northern Ireland including a number of Game of Thrones filming locations! We definitely recommend the combined tour! Have fun!

You can even see a number of Filming Locations in Croatia by taking the Croatia Adventure!

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THE KINGSROAD

Bregagh Road, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland

Game of Thrones - The Dark Hedges of Armoy and Kings Road — The Dark Hedges of Armoy & Kings Road

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WINTERFELL & THE NORTH

Various Locations
Castle Ward, Strangford, Northern Ireland

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Bran Falls from the Window — Bran Falls from the Window
Bran finds Jaime & Cersei in bed and ends up getting pushed out of the window.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Robb's Camp — Robb's Camp
Here is where Robb camps after the Battle of Whispering Wood. It is also the location where Catelyn frees Jaime Lannister from his cage.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Robb and Talisa Talk — Robb & Talisa Talk
“And you’re marrying her for a bridge?” asks Talisa as she walks with Robb through the trees and discusses with him what type of King he will be.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Brienne Kills Stark Men — Brienne Kills Stark Men
After finding out that these men hung 3 ladies for “laying with lions”, Brienne kills the Stark footmen.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where King Robert Baratheon Arrives at Winterfell — King Robert Baratheon Arrives at Winterfell
Along with his large entourage, King Baratheon arrives in Winterfell to ask Ned to become Hand of the King.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where The King Pays his Respects — The King Pays his Respects
Ned and King Robert descend into the crypts so Robert can pay his respects to Lyanna Stark's statue.
"Did you have to bury her in a place like this? She should be on a hill somewhere with the sun and clouds above her."

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Winterfell Brothel — Winterfell Brothel
Jaime barges into the brothel to find Tyrion in bed with Ros.
"Do I need to explain the meaning of a closed door in a brothel, Brother?"

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Bran Practices Archery — Bran Practices Archery
Arya shows off her archery skills as Bran practices with Robb & Jon. You can pay for archery in the actual filming location by contacting www.gameofthrones-winterfelltours.com - the actual location is just on the other side of the wall with signs on it.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Tyrion Slaps Joffery — Tyrion Slaps Joffery
Joffery does not believe Tyrion has the right to slap him for not offering his condolences to Lord & Lady Stark and runs off to tell Cersei.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Arya's Needle and Bran's Climb — Arya's Needle & Bran's Climb
In this location, not only does Jon have Needle forged for Arya, but it is also the spot where Catelyn scolds Bran for climbing the castle walls after he sees King Robert approach.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Tyrion Meets Jon and Ned Kills Lady — Tyrion Meets Jon & Ned Kills Lady
Apart from the bikes in the picture, this is the location where Tyrion and Jon Snow first meet. It is also the location where Ned is commanded to kill Lady, Sansa’s DIre Wolf, in place of Nymeria (Arya’s).

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Tyrion Enlists Bronn into his Service — Tyrion Enlists Bronn into his Service
After Bronn wins the trial by combat for Tyrion at the Vale they walk through the Vale of Arryn.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Rob Learns that Jamie was Set Free — Rob Learns that Jamie was Set Free
"The King Slayer, he escaped in the night"
"How?... HOW?"
Also the location of the Twins with Robb and his Banner Men at Crooked Tree.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Tyrion is Knocked Unconscious — Tyrion is Knocked Unconscious
After Tyrion convinces the Storm Crows not to kill him and join the Lannister army, Tyrion gets trampled here and misses the battle.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Wedding of Robb and Talisa — Wedding of Robb & Talisa
With secret vows in a private ceremony before a Septon here, Robb & Talisa marry.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Tyrion Convinces the Storm Crows — Tyrion Convinces the Storm Crows
While Bronn and Tyrion camp in the Vale, the Storm Crows confront them and Tyrion makes a deal with Shagga.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where The Stark Family Receive King Robert — The Stark Family Receive King Robert
The whole Stark family is lined up in the courtyard of Winterfell to greet King Robert and his family when they arrive.

Game of Thrones - Winterfell, where Walder Frey's Castle — Walder Frey's Castle
Although altered with CGI, This castle was used as the Green Fork of the River Trident.

Surrounding Winterfell Forest

Tollymore Forest, Newcastle, Northern Ireland

Game of Thrones - Winterfell Forest, where Direwolf Pups are Found — Direwolf Pups are Found
This is the bridge across where the Starks find the direwolf pups

Game of Thrones - Winterfell Forest, the Dead Wildling Pit — Dead Wildling Pit
In the very first episode, a circle of chopped up wildlings is found in the snow north of The Wall. Although this picture is lacking on snow.

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RIVERLANDS

Robb Stark's Camp

Inch Abbey, Downpatrick, Northern Ireland

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THE IRON ISLANDS

Castle Greyjoy

Dunluce Castle, Bushmills, Northern Ireland

You will also be able to see the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge nearby, which is used as the rope bridge between the towers.

Nagga's Hill, Old Wyk

Larrybane, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

Lordsport Harbour & Pyke

Ballintoy, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

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THE STORMLANDS

Renly Baratheon's Camp
Larrybane, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

Game of Thrones - Renly Baratheon's Camp, where Sir Loras Tyrell is bested by Brienne of Tarth — Sir Loras Tyrell is bested by Brienne of Tarth
Renly Baratheon and his Queen, Margaery Tyrell, watch a tourney where her brother Sir Loras Tyrell is bested by Brienne of Tarth. Brienne's wish is granted to be named Renly's Kingsguard despite her gender and lack of knighthood.

A Cove in the Stormlands

Cushendun Caves, Northern Ireland

Game of Thrones - Stormlands, where Melisandre Gives Birth to a Shadow — Melisandre Gives Birth to a Shadow
Stannis and Renly fail to agree on who should be King. Stanis and Melisandre copulate, and she immediately becomes pregnant. Stanis orders Ser Davos Seaworth to bring her to a cave where she gives birth to a Shadow close to Renly's encampment. Ser Davos is horrified.

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DRAGONSTONE

Dragonstone Beachfront

Ballintoy, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

Dragonstone Beachfront

Downhill Beach, Northern Ireland

Dragonstone Cliffs

Fair Head, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

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DORNE

The Coast of Dorne

Portstewart Strand & Mussenden Temple, Northern Ireland

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DOTHRAKI SEA

Dothraki Grasslands

Binevenagh Mountain, Northern Ireland

Drogon's Lair, North of Meereen

Binevenagh Forest, smaller of two mounds aside a lake on top of mountain, Northern Ireland

Game of Thrones - Drogon's Lair — Drogon Rests after Saving Daenerys
Drogon saves Daenerys from the Sons of the Harpy in the fighting pits of Meereen and brings her to his lair north of the city. Drogon's Lair is full of bones, but due to his injuries, Drogon ignores Daenerys' demands to bring her back to Meereen.

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The Northern Ireland Game of Thrones Territory
"Journey of Doors Passport" Cheat-sheet

In January 2016, a storm brought down some of the iconic Dark Hedge Trees. The wood was salvaged and transformed into unique works of art in the form of 10 intricately crafted Game of Thrones doors. The doors work together to tell the tale of Season 6, forming a Game of Thrones trail connecting 10 pubs and restaurants with filming locations across Northern Ireland. Download the "Game of Thrones Locations" Northern Ireland app for more information.

NOTE: IF YOU'RE USING THE "Journey of Doors Passport" - IT WILL NOT SHOW YOU THE LOCATIONS NEAR BELFAST. I HAVE ADDED THEM BELOW!

Locations are listed here in order from the closest border crossing from Dublin International Airport.

Locations in Northern Ireland

Mary McBride's, Cushendun (Door 8)
- Cushendun Caves - Red Priestess births the Shadow Creature
- Above Murlough Bay - Renly's Camp, Stannis demands Renly join with him in the Stormlands
- Murlough Bay - Slavers Bay, Essos
- Fair Head - Dragonstone Cliffs
Fullerton Arms, Ballintoy (Door 6)
- Ballintoy - Pyke, The Iron Islands
- Ballintoy Harbour - Lordsport Harbour, Pyke, The Iron Islands
- Larrybane - The Stormlands, Renly Baratheon's Camp and Nagga's Hill, Old Wyk, The Iron Islands
Gracehill House, Stranocum (Door 7)
- The Dark Hedges - The Kingsroad
Owens, Limavady (Door 5)
- Binevenagh - Dothraki Grasslands, North of Meereen, Essos
- Downhill Beach & Mussenden Temple - Dragonstone, where Melisandre rejects the Seven Gods of Westeros and proclaims Stannis a champion of the Lord of Light
- Portstewart Strand & Mussenden Temple- Coast of Dorne
Blakes of the Hollow, Enniskillen (Door 4)
- Pollnagollum Cave - Hollow Hill, The Riverlands

Percy French, Newcastle (Door 3)
- Tollymore Forest - Lands Around Winterfell, The North
- Leitrim Lodge - North of Winterfell 2, The North
The Cuan, Strangford (Door 1)
- Castle Ward - Winterfell, The North
- Audley's Field - Robb Stark's Camp, Oxcross, Battle of Oxcross
- Quoile River - Riverrun, The Riverlands
- Inch Abbey - Robb Stark's Camp, Riverrun, The Riverlands
Fiddler's Green, Portaferry (Door 2)
- Quintin Bay - Stokeworth, Jamie Lannister persuades Ser Bronn to go with him to Dorne
The Dark Horse, Belfast (Door 10)
- Lough Neagh (NE) - The Summer Sea, Tyrion wakes up to find himself on a shore, having been dragged out of the water by Jorah after Stone Men attacked
- Toome Canal - Old Valyrian Canal, Essos
- Shane's Castle - King's Landing - The Hand's tourney with Gregor Clegane
- Quarry Industries (limestone quarry in Magheramorne) - Castle Black, The Wall
- Ulster Museum - Game of Thrones Tapestry
Ballygally Castle, Ballygally (Door 9)
- Cairncastle - The Neck, On the Road to Moat Cailin and North of Winterfell 1, The North
- Carnlough Harbour - Braavos, Canal
- Galboly, The Glens of Antrim (Glenariff Forest Park) - Runestone, Vale of Arryn
- Sallagh Braes - The Riverlands
- Shillanavogy Valley - Dothraki Sea, East of Pentos

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Take the Northern Ireland Game of Thrones Tour

Yes, there is the Northern Ireland Game of Thrones Tour as well, and we definitely recommend it. You can also get a comprehensive deluxe Tour of Northern Ireland itself (the key places that Northern Ireland is known for) or you can get a combined tour of Northern Ireland including a number of Game of Thrones filming locations! We definitely recommend the combined tour! Have fun!

You can even see a number of Filming Locations in Croatia by taking the Croatia Adventure!

Filming Locations in Croatia

Also check out “10 Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Dubrovnik” by Wales to Wherever!

City Walls, Dubrovnik - Kings Landing - Tyrion, Bronn and Podrick inspect the damage from the Battle of Blackwater Bay (S3 E1)
St Dominika Street, Dubrovnik - Kings Landing - The narrow alleys near the heart of the Old City were used to portray the markets of Kings Landing
Ethnographic Museum, Dubrovnik - Brothel in Season 4
Fort St. Lawrence, Dubrovnik - Kings Landing - Joffrey sits during a tournament & Cersei and Littlefinger discuss the nature of power. Also used to watch the Battle of Blackwater Bay
The Pile Gate, Dubrovnik - Main entrance to the Old City, regular appearances
Fort Bokar, Dubrovnik - Kings Landing - Tyrion and Varys talk while looking out over Blackwater Bay

For more locations in Malta, Scotland, Iceland, Croatia, Spain, and Morocco, check out this article by The Telegraph.