County Down visitor driving and parking
Which entrance should satnav users take for Castle Ward near Strangford?
Use the signed main Castle Ward entrance and the National Trust’s recommended satnav postcode BT30 7BA.
Use the signed main Castle Ward entrance and the National Trust’s recommended satnav postcode BT30 7BA.
Local access and parking details
The Trust warns that the estate is not accessible to visitors via Audleystown Road, despite some navigation suggestions. Castle Ward lies off the A25 around a mile from Strangford village.
Before you go
Follow Castle Ward signs rather than a route to a back gate or restricted estate road.
Official visitor information
- National Trust — Castle Ward — current access, prices and restrictions
Source / reference:
National Trust — Castle Ward
· checked 16 October 2026
