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Winter is coming, and this winter is surely a treat as Game of Thrones filming after decades in Northern Ireland has got over and HBO is celebrating the show’s legacy and success in the region by opening most of their shooting locations and sets open for public. So now you can visit on the sets of your favorite show Game of Thrones in 2019 as those sets now will live on as a tourist attraction forever.
Got fans now can step inside the most beautiful and their favorite locales from the show, Winterfell, Castle Black, King’s landing all will be considered to open for the public.
Further, in their Legacy projects, the sets will also showcase costumes, props, and weapons, as well as digital and interactive exhibitions. Also in plans a formal studio tour of Linen Mill Studios which will showcase a wide array of subject matter from the series spanning all seasons and settings.
As stated by HBO's VP, "We look forward to opening the gates and sharing the excitement of stepping inside these amazing sets with Game of Thrones fans from around the world. The opportunity to celebrate Northern Ireland's pivotal role in the life and legacy of the show and share its culture, beauty, and warmth is also a huge inspiration behind these Legacy projects." will surely boost the tourism in Northern Ireland.
So follow three-eyed raven to Northern Ireland, where ancient castles and pristine landscapes became the Seven Kingdoms and explore the territory of Game of Thrones.
We have collated here a few amazing Game of Throne filming locations, which you can explore when in Northern Ireland.
1. The Haunted Forest: Tollymore Forest Park
Tollymore Forest Park is the haunted forest, where the White Walkers began their march and were seen by Three Night’s Watchmen. This 600-hectare forest holds a lot much ancient redwood and gothic arches. Here ‘bastard of the boltons’ hunted Theon here. Also, if you remember then stark found out about the direwolves here only.
2. Dragonstone Downhill Beach
Downhill beach is used as the location of Dragonstone, where down the hill the seven gods of Westeros were sacrificed by Lady Melisandre.
3. Winterfell Castle Ward
Castle Ward is located just 40 mins ride from Belfast, this medieval castle was featured in Season 1 when King Robert Baratheon arrives at Winterfell and meet Stark. Also, we get to see the Castle Ward when Bran and Osha were at Winterfell.
4. Kings Landing Dungeons Shanes Castle
Shane’s castle was built in 14th century on the edge of Lough Neagh, this ancient castle was featured in Game of Thrones when Gregor Clegane beheaded a horse and when Jorah steals the boat and takes Tyrion to Daenerys in Meereen.