The Studio at Castle Ward

The Studio at Castle Ward Ann Smyth and Charlene Rooney, are the resident artists at Castle Ward .

"The Studio at Castle Ward"
Ann Smyth, stained glass artist and Paola Signoretto, painter, are the resident artists at Castle Ward National Trust.

03/06/2026
Gorgeous new Nature Fonts by Charlene Rooney Ceramics on display in the Studio Castle Ward National Trust
30/05/2026

Gorgeous new Nature Fonts by Charlene Rooney Ceramics on display in the Studio Castle Ward National Trust

✨Important notice✨The Studio will be closed this Friday 15th and Saturday 16th May as she spreads her wings to yet anoth...
14/05/2026

✨Important notice✨
The Studio will be closed this Friday 15th and Saturday 16th May as she spreads her wings to yet another National Trust property for the day.
I Charlene Rooney Ceramics one half of the studio am very excited to be showing my work at the Spring Plant Fair in the beautiful gardens at Rowallane.
I look forward to seeing you there.🪴
The Studio at Castle Ward will be open Sunday 17th May 11-5 ☺️

Spring Plant Fair at Rowallane Garden 🌸

Join us for our annual Spring Plant Fair this May at Rowallane Garden!

🗓 Saturday 16 May 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 16:00

Set in and around the beautiful Stableyard, our Garden Team will be joined by a fantastic selection of specialist plant nurseries from across Ireland—giving you every excuse to find the perfect addition to your garden 🌿

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a budding enthusiast, there’s a treasure waiting for you.

Normal admission applies, members free

🪴Just a wee reminder that this is where you will find us this Saturday 2nd May🪴We’ll be back in our natural habitat on S...
30/04/2026

🪴Just a wee reminder that this is where you will find us this Saturday 2nd May🪴
We’ll be back in our natural habitat on Sunday.

Specialist Plant Fair this Saturday 🌿🌸🌱

📅Saturday 2 May 10am -5pm

Join us on Saturday for a special event dedicated to all things horticulture. We’re welcoming a vibrant mix of specialist nurseries, artists, garden traders, and our expert Garden Team for a day packed with:
🌼 Rare and unusual plants
🌼 Expert growing advice
🌼 Beautiful garden accessories and treats for green thumbs
🎨 Bog art exhibition
🛍 Garden retail display from the Mount Stewart team
🌭 will be there for treats and drinks

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a nature lover looking for inspiration, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

Free event ( normal admission applies)

✨Important notice✨The Studio will be closed next Saturday 2nd May as we spread our wings to a different National Trust p...
24/04/2026

✨Important notice✨
The Studio will be closed next Saturday 2nd May as we spread our wings to a different National Trust property for the day.
We are very excited to be showing our work at the Specialist Plant Fair in the beautiful grounds of Mount Stewart 🌿
We look forward to seeing you there.

18/04/2026

So excited to encounter this handsome chap on the rocks outside the Studio this morning.

The estate will be closed on Saturday due to weather conditions. We look forward to seeing you at The Spring Market on E...
03/04/2026

The estate will be closed on Saturday due to weather conditions. We look forward to seeing you at The Spring Market on Easter Sunday and Monday when you will find us joining fellow makers up in the theatre.
Wishing you all a very happy Easter 🐣

Visitor Notice📢

Please note due to the forecast of high winds tomorrow, Castle Ward will close all day on Saturday 4 April.

We hope to reopen as usual on Sunday 5 April and are looking forward to welcoming you to our Spring Market following post storm checks but please visit our website or social media pages for updates before travelling.

It’s a glorious day at Castle Ward - National Trust today. If you are visiting today be sure to pop down and see us in t...
07/03/2026

It’s a glorious day at Castle Ward - National Trust today. If you are visiting today be sure to pop down and see us in the farmyard. We will be here till 5.00.

Address

The Farmyard/Castle Ward National Trust, Parkroad, Strangford
Downpatrick
BT307BA

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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