The Studio at Castle Ward

18/08/2026

10/08/2026

!CLOSED!
The Studio Castle Ward National Trust will be closed this weekend 14-16 Aug.

📍But you can find Ann Smyth Stained Glass at Castle Espie Wetland Centre exhibiting with North Down Craft Collective | 15 & 16 Aug

The studio will be open the following weekend as normal | Fri 21-Sat 23 | 11-5

08/08/2026

🎵Live Music tomorrow Castle Ward National Trust

The studio open 11-5 🎨

Join us this Sunday for live music from Cormac Dolan!🎸

📆Sunday 9 August, 12 -3pm

Grab a blanket, round up your favourite people, and stretch out in the summer sun. Bring a picnic or pick up a treat from the tearoom—either way, the vibe is relaxed, the music’s live, and the backdrop is unbeatable.

Normal admission applies, members free

07/08/2026

Did you know that Castle Ward has an artist's studio and shop where you can buy beautiful nature inspired pieces from prints, sculptures, glass wear, jewellery and more?

The Studio at Castle Ward is open from Friday to Sunday, so why not call in and see what they're working on and take home something unqiue inspired by the local landscape!

Normal admission applies, members free

30/07/2026

New Strangford Seaweed Collection tea towels now on display in the Studio.

28/07/2026

We are located down in the farmyard and open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11.00 - 5.00

24/07/2026

Our Studio at Castle Ward National Trust will be closed on Saturday as we shall be taking part in The Rowallane Garden Summer Fete. We hope to see you there.

Get ready for a festival-style day of fun at the Rowallane Summer Fete! Set in the stunning grounds of Rowallane Garden, this year’s fete is bursting with colour, music, and joyful moments for the whole family.

01/07/2026

Join me this July in the beautiful setting of The Trail Head at Castle Ward overlooking Strangford Lough for a relaxed morning learning all about the popular Victorian pastime of pressing seaweed.
I will guide you through the process and you will create your own collection of seaweed pressings to take home with you.
No experience required just bring along your curiosity, everything else will be provided.
I can guarantee you will never look at a rock pool the same way again!

📍Castle Ward National Trust
🗓 Thursday 23rd July
⏰ 11.00am - 1.00pm

You can book your place here:
https://annsmythstainedglass.co.uk/wall-art/p/seaweed-pressing-workshop-july

I hope to see you there.

11/06/2026

We just want to let you know that the Studio will be open as usual during the Triathlon but please note access times as stated by Castle Ward National Trust

General Public Announcement 📣📣
Saturday 13 June - Temporary estate and road closure

Castle Ward are pleased to be the venue for Beyond the Wall Triathlon, organised by for another year! Here's key points to note for the day:

📌During the cycling portion of the triathlon, the main avenue to the estate will be closed for rider safety from around 11.15am to 12.15pm, during this time it will not be possible to enter or leave Castle Ward. All visitors and spectators are advised to arrive before this time to ensure access to the estate. Castle Ward will be open from 8am.
📌The Shore Car Park will be closed all day.
📌The main road from Downpatrick will be limited from 10.45am to around 13.30pm with some diversions in place.
📌As the hoof trail is in use for set up and race day, we will not be able to accommodate horse riders on Friday 12 or Saturday 13 June.

We would like to thank our visitors in advance for their patience and support and wish all the participants the best of luck! ❤️