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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 Charlene Rooney, ceramicist, are the resident artists at Castle Ward National Trust.

✨Important notice✨It’s a beautiful autumnal morning at Castle Ward National Trust.  Today Friday 9th Oct we shall be clo...
09/10/2026

✨Important notice✨
It’s a beautiful autumnal morning at Castle Ward National Trust.
Today Friday 9th Oct we shall be closing a little earlier than usual at 3.00.
Thank you for your understanding and apologies for any inconvenience.
We hope to see you over the weekend.

Free entry to Castle Ward this Saturday and Sunday 😁 There are lots of fabulous things to see and be sure to pop down an...
10/09/2026

Free entry to Castle Ward this Saturday and Sunday 😁 There are lots of fabulous things to see and be sure to pop down and see us in the farmyard.

09/09/2026
!CLOSED! The Studio Castle Ward National Trust will be closed this weekend 14-16 Aug.📍But you can find Ann Smyth Stained...
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

🎵Live Music tomorrow Castle Ward National TrustThe studio open 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

New Strangford Seaweed Collection tea towels now on display in the Studio.
30/07/2026

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

We are located down in the farmyard and open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11.00 - 5.00
28/07/2026

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

Our Studio at Castle Ward National Trust will be closed on Saturday as we shall be taking part in The Rowallane Garden S...
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.

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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