Game of Thrones Fans, Road Trippers, Scenic Explorers

Bregagh Rd, Stranocum, Ballymoney BT53 8PX, UK

💡 Arrive early to capture the haunting, atmospheric tunnel of trees that served as the Kingsroad before the dense mid-morning coach tours arrive.

24 Ballaghmore Rd, Bushmills BT57 8RH, UK

💡 While not a filming location, this UNESCO World Heritage site is an absolute must-see on the coast; walk the red trail for the best panoramic views of the basalt columns.

22 Main St, Ballintoy, Ballycastle BT54 6LX, UK

💡 Enjoy a dedicated sit-down lunch at this traditional pub, which proudly houses one of the intricately carved Game of Thrones doors made from the fallen Dark Hedges trees.

Harbour Rd, Ballintoy, Ballycastle BT54 6NA, UK

💡 Navigate the steep, winding road down to the sea to explore the rugged stone harbour that doubled as Lordsport on the Iron Islands, where Theon Greyjoy returned home.

87 Dunluce Rd, Bushmills BT57 8UY, UK

💡 Perched dramatically on a crumbling cliff edge, these striking medieval ruins provided the real-world inspiration and digital base for the Castle of Pyke.

Strangford, Downpatrick BT30 7BA, UK

💡 Head straight to the historic farmyard, which served as the exact filming location for Winterfell; you can even book an archery experience in the very courtyard where Jon Snow taught Bran.

6-12 The Square, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30 7ND, UK

💡 Located in the picturesque village of Strangford, this excellent restaurant and inn famously hosted Sean Bean and the Stark cast during the filming of Season 1.

Inch Abbey Rd, Downpatrick BT30 9AT, UK

💡 Wander the tranquil ruins of this 12th-century Cistercian abbey beside the River Quoile, the exact site where Robb Stark's bannermen declared him the King in the North.

Bryansford Rd, Newcastle BT33 0PR, UK

💡 Walk the shaded, atmospheric woodland trails along the Shimna River to see the real-world "Haunted Forest" where the Starks found the direwolf pups in the very first episode.