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Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal Route

A little history on one of the main routes to see Game of Thrones Locations Ireland, the Causeway Coastal Route: The area that is now known as Northern Ireland is one of deep conflict between the English and the Irish. Partitioned in 1920, tentative peace did not arrive in the region until the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. Though often neglected in tours of the island before that due to the unstable safety of the area, tourism has been on the rise since the Agreement, which is great because the area is one of incredible natural beauty that is really not to be missed.

In recent times, the Causeway Coastal route has become one of the most popular paths to see the Game of Thrones Locations Ireland, as well as the official Game of Thrones tour. A lot of the filming for Game of Thrones took place in Northern Ireland, and the popularity of the show has brought many visitors to see the breathtaking natural filming sites for themselves. Use this article as one of your map to the Game of Thrones Locations: Ireland - all of the Ireland filming locations are in Northern Ireland!

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Castle-front of Culloden Estate and Spa — The Culloden Estate and Spa hotel main entrance

The Culloden Estate and Spa

A 10-minute drive from Belfast city centre, Culloden hotel has a spa, a pool and a fitness suite. There is free parking, and Belfast Airport is a 5-minute drive away.

Rooms at the 5-star Culloden feature satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. Many rooms have garden views.

The Spa at Culloden features a marble steam room, a dance studio and a hot tub. ESPA beauty treatments and massages are available.

Vespers Restaurant serves a fine dining menu, including modern Irish dishes. The Culloden is in 12 acres of gardens and woodland.

Overlooking Belfast Lough, The Culloden Estate and Spa has many period features including antique furniture, paintings and chandeliers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

“Built for a Bishop Fit for a King

Standing high on the slopes of the Holywood Hills, overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim Coastline, is the magnificent Culloden Estate and Spa, the most prestigious luxury five star hotel in Northern Ireland. Originally built as an official palace for the Bishops of Down, the Culloden stands in 12 acres of beautiful secluded gardens and woodland. Palatial surroundings, exquisite decor, fine antiques and exceptional service combine to give the Culloden Estate and Spa a unique air of elegance.”

The Culloden Estate and Spa is a luxurious five star resort hotel in Belfast. Originally a Bishops Palace, the hotel is traditionally elegant while providing every modern amenity expected by our guests.

Bright, spacious and individually decorated, each of the 98 bedrooms and suites in the Culloden Estate and Spa is comfortable and inviting. Our rooms are furnished with a King Koil ‘Cloud Bed’ and luxurious bed-linen to ensure a good night’s sleep. After a restful night, guests can wake up to wonderful views over the hotel gardens and down towards Belfast Lough.

While Culloden Estate and Spa is amazing and located in Belfast, Galgorm Spa & Golf Club is better located for most of the locations in this article.

The Dark Hedges from Game of Thrones — The Dark Hedges of Armoy - The Kings Road from Game of Thrones, Bregagh Road, Ballymoney

3-Day Discover Northern Ireland Tour with Game of Thrones

While there is a day-tour from Dublin that’ll take you up to Giants Causeway as well as a few of the northernmost filming locations for Game of Thrones - like Ballintoy Harbour, the Dark Hedges, and Dunluce Castle - and another one that’ll bring you to the southernmost filming locations - like Tollymore Forest, Castle Ward, and Inch Abbey…

If you really want to get a full experience of both the highlights of Northern Ireland AND the BEST Game of Thrones filming locations:

Then the 3-Day Discover Northern Ireland Tour is the best option.

Highlights of Northern Ireland:

the Antrim Coast
Giants Causeway
Belfast and the Titanic Quarter
Mount Stewart House and Gardens
the Mourne Mountains
Downpatrick, site of the burial place of St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint

Several of the dramatic "Game of Thrones" film locations, including:

the Cushendun Caves
the stunning Dark Hedges
Castle Ward, the location of Winterfell

Looking just to make this trip focused on all of the Game of Thrones filming locations? Then the Self-Directed Game of Thrones tour - which includes accommodations in hotels, an expert guide, meals, and transportation - is the best option for you because you have full control of where the tour goes!

Surrounding Winterfell Forest - Tollymore Forest, Newcastle

Tollymore Forest Park

Every Game of Thrones Map should have the beautiful Tollymore Forest Park listed on it. More than 600 hectares, with the Mourne Mountains on one side and the sea on the other, the title of Area of Outstanding Beauty is well deserved. The park is well known for its many bridges spanning the Shimna River and its fabulous picnic spots. There are also several garden follies and attention-grabbing manmade and natural points of interest throughout the park. Some of the sights may be familiar as the lands around Winterfell in HBO’s Game of Thrones.

The four main trails through the park are color coded, circular paths. The shortest at half a mile is the blue trail is the Arboretum Path that takes visitors through the oldest arboreta in Ireland landscaped with trees from around the world. The red trail is three miles, and this Rivers Trail takes you along the river past the Hermitage, the cascades, and the many stone bridges. The black trail is five and a half miles, and a hike along the Mountain Trail starts along the River and then takes visitors up in to the woodland and then circles back to the rivers. There’s a three-mile addition to the black trail called the Drinns trail for the more adventurous walkers, with incredible views of Bryansford, Castlewellan and Slieve Croob, before returning to the Mountains Trail.

Game of Thrones Maps: Tollymore Forest Park

Direwolf Pups are Found - This is the bridge across where the Starks find the direwolf pups

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.

Just outside of Tollymore Forest Park is the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa, which is the most amazing hotel in the southeastern area of Northern Ireland. It makes for an excellent base to explore Tollymore Forest Park as well as the Strangford Castle Ward and the Inch Abbey. Staying here will also give you an opportunity to visit the Game of Thrones Studio Tour, which is nearby but out of the way for a single day drive through the area.

Winterfell and The North, various locations, Castle Ward, Strangford

Strangford: Castle Ward and The Cuan

Over the Mountains of Mourne, a visit to the conservation village of Strangford, with Castle Ward and The Cuan, is well worth the time. Castle Ward, with its fascinating split of two distinct architectural styles, is the result of a marital disagreement. Lord Bango liked the classical Palladian style and Lady Ann preferred the Georgian gothic, so half of the house is done in each, inside and out. The property features a newly restored Victorian garden, water adventures on the Lough, and a tea room to refresh yourself after your explorations.

A visit to this national Trust property will bring familiar view to fans of Game of Thrones, since part of the series were filmed here. Tickets are 10 euros and should be booked ahead. Fans will also want the stop by and maybe even stay over at The Cuan in the village, with its first-class accommodations and intricately carved Game of Thrones door depicting the opening title sequence of the show.

Game of Thrones Maps: Strangford Castle Ward

Bran Falls from the Window - Bran finds Jaime & Cersei in bed and ends up getting pushed out of the window.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wedding of Robb & Talisa - With secret vows in a private ceremony before a Septon here, Robb & Talisa marry.

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

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.

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.

The King Pays his Respects - Ned and King Robert descend into the crypts so Robert can pay his respects to Lyanna Stark's statue.

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."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."

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?"

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

If you only have a single day to see Game of Thrones filming locations, take the full day Game of Thrones tour from Dublin to see Castle Ward, Inch Abbey, and Tollymore Forest!

Inch Abbey

Though there was a monastic presence on the site as early as 800, the current ruins of Inch Abbey date to the 12th century and they offer lovely views of River Quoile. Game of Thrones aficionados will probably recognize the site as being associated with “The King of the North”, Robb Stark.

Game of Thrones Maps: Inch Abbey

Robb's Army Waits - Robb Stark's army waits to cross the Trident

Cushendun Caves

The Game of Thrones series has also made Cushendun Caves in Ballymena a popular site for fans to visit. Even if you’re not a fan of the series, the caves are lovely and the view over the sea to Scotland can be breathtaking on a clear day. The beach and the village of Ballymena itself also offer a charming afternoon’s exploration.

Game of Thrones Maps: Cushendun Caves

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.

To see this location you’ll need to book the 3-day tour.

Fair Head

While Game of Thrones fans might know them as Dragonstone Cliffs, Fair Head near Ballycastle offers real-life vistas that are far more impressive in person. Wander along the historic Grey Man’s Path that follows this wild northern coast and you may even see some of the local wild goats that roam among the rocks. The distinct organ-pipe columns area huge draw for rock climbers looking for a challenge.

Game of Thrones Maps: Fair Head

Daenerys Targaryen Returns to Dragonstone - Along with Tyrion, Varys, Missandei, Grey Worm, an army of Unsullied, innumerable Dothraki, and three dragons. Later, Jon Snow and Ser Davos ask Daenerys to join them in their battle against the White Walkers and ask if they can mine the dragon glass beneath Dragonstone.

To see this location you’ll need to book the 3-day tour.

Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge

Not for those with a fear of heights, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge near Ballycastle, is an impressive structure is one of Northern Ireland’s most popular sites. Believed to have originally been built by salmon fisherman to access the island of Carrickarede, which means rock of casting in Irish, the bridge over the sea and rocks is some 30 metres up and 20 metres across. The views are incredible, but not for the faint of heart.

Used as the rope bridge between the towers of Castle Greyjoy in the Iron Isles.

Game of Thrones Maps: Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge

Euron Greyjoy vs. Theon & Yara Greyjoy via Kingsmoot - Euron wins the day by claiming he'll be able to build a huge fleet, sail the Narrow Sea, marry Daenerys Targaryen and bring her and her dragons back to Westeros (Nagga's Hill, Old Wyk, Larrybane, Co. Antrim).

Ser Loras Tyrell is bested by Brienne of Tarth - Renly Baratheon and his Queen, Margaery Tyrell, watch a tourney where her brother Ser 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 (The Stormlands, Renly Baratheon’s Camp, Larrybane, Co. Antrim).

Lordsport Harbour & Pyke - Ballintoy, Co. Antrim

Ballintoy Harbour

Accessed by a steep winding road, nearby Ballintoy Harbour, a kilometre from the village of Ballintoy, is an artist’s heaven. Whether your medium is paint or Instagram, the view to be captured is in any direction you look. And those views will be familiar as Lord’s Port and Pyke if you’re a Game of Thrones watcher. There’s a picnic area or a harbour café where you can rest and imagine yourself in the Iron Islands.

Game of Thrones Maps: Ballintoy Harbour

Theon returns to Lordsport Harbour - Sorely disappointed at the lack of reception he receives at Lordsport Harbour, Theon meets Yara.

Theon reaffirms his Loyalty - Theon Greyjoy is baptised into the religion of the Drowned God (Dragonstone Beachfront, Ballintoy, Co. Antrim).

Melisandre Burns Bannermen - Several of Stannis's bannermen have refused to cease their open warship of The Seven and are burned on this beachfront.

King Balon Greyjoy’s Body is sent to the Drowned God - King Balon Greyjoy is killed by his brother, Euron. His body is bundled up and set off to sea at this beach. Soon after, Euron is elected as the new King.

The Game of Thrones northern tour will bring you to Ballintoy Harbour and the Dark Hedges.

Giant’s Causeway

Perhaps the most iconic site in Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway, near Bushmills, is both an Area of Outstanding Beauty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique formation has inspired plenty of myths, including being built by the giant, Finn MacCool, so he could fight a Scottish giant.

While not very accessible to those with mobility issues, the walk down to the shore to view the unique basalt columns is well worth it. If you have time the loop past some of the more interesting and whimsically-named formations, like the Wishing Chair, the Giant’s Boot, and the Organ, is also a good idea. While a walk along the stones is free, there is also a guided tour as well as audio guides available in 11 languages.

While this location doesn’t show up in Game of Thrones, it’s still an amazing spot to see in Northern Ireland, plus it’s included in the The Game of Thrones northern tour that will bring you to Ballintoy Harbour and the Dark Hedges.

Dunluce Castle

Another Game of Thrones stop with impressive vistas on the rugged coast, Dunluce Castle will remind viewers on the Iron Isles scenes that were filmed there. The historic ruins are the site of many a real-life intrigue and conflict. There’s an app available to give visitors a tour through the castle’s tumultuous past.

Game of Thrones Maps: Dunluce Castle

Castle Greyjoy - The Iron Isles - Add in a little CGI and the pieces of this castle are floating on their own pillar isles with bridges connecting them.

This is another stop on the Game of Thrones northern tour!

Portstewart Strand

Exploring Portstewart Strand has something to offer Game of Thrones fans and nature lovers alike. The two mile stretch of beach was featured as the coast of Dorne in the series, but it’s also a nature conservancy and offers way marked trails with through areas of unique plant and an endless spectacle of the birds that make their home in the sheltered spaces there.

To see this location you’ll need to book the 3-day tour.

Mussenden Temple

From the beach you can see the Mussenden Temple perched on the cliffs above. Originally built as a wealthy bishop-earl’s library, the temple is modeled after the Temple of Vesta in Rome. Erosion on the cliff has brough the building closer and closer to the edge, until the National Trust stabilized the cliff in 1997.

To see this location you’ll need to book the 3-day tour.

Downhill Strand

The temple overlooks Downhill Strand, a 7 mile stretch of beach that extends from the foot of the cliffs below the temple to the west. Fun for family outings and popular with fishermen, the devoted watchers of Game of Thrones might recognize the Dragonstone scenes that were filmed here.

Game of Thrones Maps: Downhill Strand

Stanis Baratheon Rejects the Seven Gods - Under Melisandre's influence, Stannis rejects the Seven and allows her to burn their effigies as an offering to the Lord of Light. S2 E1.

To see this location you’ll need to book the 3-day tour.

Dothraki Sea - Dothraki Grasslands - Binevenagh Mountain

Binevenagh Forest

Binevenagh Forest along the western end of the Antrim Plateau is another Area of Outstanding Beauty that was captured in the filming of Game of Thrones. This wild mountain landscape was the Dothraki Plains in the series, and is also home to more local legends surrounding Finn MacCool. The manmade lake is regularly stocked with trout and fishing permits are available. For those with a head for heights, gliding is popular as the thermal updrafts are ideal for it.

Game of Thrones Maps: Binevenagh Forest

Daenerys is Captured by the Dothraki Hoard - While searching for food for Drogon, who is injured above, Daenerys is surrounded by a Dothraki horde at the end of Season 5. Daenerys drops her ring on the ground. Ser Jorah Mormont and Daario Naharis find Daenerys' ring whilist searching for her and, due to the countless number of hoof prints on the ground, realize she has been taken by a Dothraki khalasar

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 (Drogon's Lair, North of Meereen, Binevenagh Forest, smaller of two mounds aside a lake on top of mountain).

To see this location you’ll need to book the 3-day tour.

Malin Head

While not Northern Ireland, UK, but located in Republic of Ireland, Malin Head is the northern most point of the Irish mainland. With both beautiful beaches and rugged cliffs and rock formations, the novelty of being the northerly tip is not all Malin Head has to offer. Hike along the coast to Hell’s Hole or check out The Tower, which was used as a signal point between Europe and North America. A brisk swim in the summer, or an ideal Northern Lights viewing spot in the winter, the area will surprise you with all it has to offer.

This beautiful spot was not used in Game of Thrones, but it was used as a Star Wars filming location!

To see this location you’ll need to book the 3-day tour.

Blakes of the Hollow

It wouldn’t be a trip to Ireland without a visit to a pub, and Blakes of the Hollow in Enniskillen is one of the most famous and best recognized. They also have one of the Game of Thrones doors, this one depicting the dragons that signal the return of House Targaryen. With a stellar collection of whiskeys and a restaurant downstairs, there is something for everyone here.

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

Exploring this area, as well as the Pollnagollum Cave, may require a stop for the night at the incredible Lough Erne Resort - the #1 hotel in the southwestern part of Northern Ireland!

Pollnagollum Cave

Near Enniskillen and rounding out the Game of Thrones tour is the Pollnagollum Cave walk. The walk takes a circular route along forest paths to the filming site of Hollow Hill in the HBO series. Nature lovers will also love this beautiful 7km walk through Belmore forest where close observers can catch a glimpse of the Irish hare, as well as birds and bat around the cave entrance. If there have been heavy rains, the waterfall that feeds into the mouth of the cave is really impressive.

Game of Thrones Maps: Pollnagollum Cave

Brothers without Banners hideout spot in Hollow Hill - This is where Arya, Gendry, and Hot Pie were taken after The Hound revealed her identity.

To see this location you’ll need to book the 3-day tour.

Drogon's Lair, North of Meereen, Binevenagh Forest

For many of the sites in Northern Ireland, one of the big draws is Game of Thrones, but once there, you can clearly see why these places were chosen. The rugged natural beauty and the carefully conserved nature seem to truly place them outside of time, untouched for a year or hundreds of years. You might come as a fan of the TV show, but you will leave a fan of Northern Ireland.

Learn more about this country, and its customs and culture, by reading the short Culture Smart! book today!

FAQ’s

How can I visit the Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland?

To visit the Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland, you have several options. You can either rent a car and drive yourself, following the Game of Thrones Journey of Doors or the Causeway Coastal Route, which will take you to many of the scenic spots featured in the show. You can also join a guided tour, such as the Game of Thrones Tour from Belfast or the Game of Thrones Tour from Dublin, which will include transportation, entrance fees, and commentary from expert guides. Some tours also offer costumes, props, and photo opportunities for fans. Alternatively, you can explore the locations on foot, by bike, or by boat, depending on your preference and budget.

What are some other attractions and activities that I can enjoy in Northern Ireland besides the Game of Thrones locations?

Northern Ireland has a lot more to offer than just the Game of Thrones locations. You can also visit some of the natural wonders, such as the Giant's Causeway, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and the Mourne Mountains. You can also explore some of the historical and cultural sites, such as the Titanic Belfast, the Ulster Museum, and the Derry Walls. You can also enjoy some of the local cuisine, such as the Ulster Fry, the Irish Stew, and a pint of Guinness. You can also experience some of the festivals and events, such as the Belfast International Arts Festival, the Halloween Carnival in Derry, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

How can I learn more about the history and culture of Northern Ireland and its connection to Game of Thrones?

To learn more about the history and culture of Northern Ireland and its connection to Game of Thrones, you can read some of the books, articles, and blogs that explore this topic. For example, you can read Game of Thrones and the Medieval Art of War by Ken Mondschein, which examines how the show reflects the realities of medieval warfare and politics. You can also read Game of Thrones: A Guide to Westeros and Beyond by Myles McNutt, which provides a comprehensive overview of the show's world and characters. You can also read The Travelling Geek Show blog, which features personal stories and tips from a fan who visited the filming locations in Northern Ireland.

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