Belfast - Trafalgar offers Game of Thrones fans the chance to explore the world of Winterfell in real time.
Home to House Stark for eight millennia, Winterfell is the undisputed capital of the north. Described as cold yet homely, it’s no wonder that the show’s crew spent eight weeks at the real-life Castle Ward in County Down, Northern Ireland building the set of Winterfell ahead of the pilot episode.
The real-life Castle Ward overlooks Strangford Lough and features 331ha of land that was used as Winterfell. Within the grounds, visitors will find the Whispering Wood and key scenes including Robb Stark’s camp, the Baelor battle and when Brienne confronts the Stark men. Fans can make a pilgrimage to Winterfell with Trafalgar’s epic Celtic Filmscapes itinerary that whisks cinephiles away to some of the most dramatic scenery and shooting locations seen on the big screen in real-life Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
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Trafalgar guests will explore Winterfell, where a replica of the Winterfell Castle archery range set has been masterfully recreated. Fans can dress up in character costumes from the show, tour the set, stand where Jon Snow, Robb and Bran Stark stood and enjoy the thrill of firing live arrows.
The 11-day journey, priced at last year’s prices, from R36 053, departs from May to October.
Book by May 13 and enjoy an early five percent discount.
l Trafalgar also offer a spread of tours to the Seven Kingdoms featured in Game of Thrones.
See www.trafalgar.com and enter the Game of Thrones competition or go to www.trafalgar.com/sa/got
Saturday Star