Book Game of Thrones Studio Tour

This Norman Castle, located in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, dates back to 1177. While it has never been directly linked to any storyline of the show, the castle has been used as a filming location and is one of the most popular stops in the Game of Thrones tour from Belfast.

This small fishing village is used as a location for the city of Braavos in Game of Thrones. To be specific, the steps of Carnlough Harbour are filmed in Season 6, a scene where Arya Stark crawls up to the harbor after being attacked by the Waif.

These are a series of several caves that appear in both Season 2 and Season 8 of Game of Thrones. In Season 2, the caves are used as a backdrop for Melisandre giving birth to a shadow baby. Then again, in Season 8, the location serves as the famous battleground for Jaime Lannister and Euron Greyjoy's big fight.

Located in Ballymoney in County Antrim, this avenue of beach trees makes up for the Kings Road in the show. In Season 2, it's this location that Arya Stark escapes from under the disguise of a boy.

The Castle of Pyke in Game of Thrones is basically Dunluce Castle, situated in Bushmills, County Antrim. It's used as the seat of House Greyjoy from the show. That said, while in the show, the castle looks like it is on an island, the reality is that it's all special effects.

• Opening hours: 10am to 6:30 pm, every day
  
• Last admissions: 3pm
  
• Best time to visit: Plan to go earlier on a weekday to avoid massive crowds, thus making the most of your experience.

• Take advantage of the Green Screen locations to take a range of exciting selfies.
  
• Wi-Fi is available to all the guests.
  
• ‘Lost and Found’ keeps your lost belongings for one month so you can claim them back.
  
• The cloakroom allows you to keep your coats for free.
  
• If you have other luggage or personal items, you can keep them in the locker space provided at the Visitors Services desk.
  
• There is a facility to charge your cell phones at the Lobby or the Studio Restaurant.
  
• Get a quick meal at the restaurant inside the studio.
  
• The studio café also caters to specific dietary requirements if you inform them of the same 48 hours before your visit.

• Buggies and pushchairs are allowed inside the studio.
  
• Registered assistance dogs, medical alert dogs, and hearing dogs are welcome at the venue, provided you show formal documentation of the dog.

• An adult must accompany kids under the age of 16 at all times.
  
• You cannot bring items like explosive weapons, mace spray, tasers, drugs, alcohol, sharp items, non-folding prams, non-folding bicycles, or any perishable items.
  
• Pets are not allowed at the venue, except the registered assistance dogs.

• Studio Café (on the premises): The Game of Thrones studio café is in the lobby, at the entrance. At the Seven Kingdoms Afternoon Tea, enjoy a meal like a King!
  
• Salt Kitchen Bridge (0.48 km): An Irish restaurant known for its dishes made with fresh, seasonal produce. The best plates include Pecan Granola Bar, Ulster Fry and Maple, beer-battered fish tacos, and sticky toffee pudding.
  
• Safari Banbridge (3.8 km): This highly acclaimed restaurant caters to different preferences and tastes and is known for its homely dishes. After your studio tour, sit in the warm atmosphere and get a sandwich or panini for your late-evening snack.

• F E McWilliam Gallery (1.6 km): This art gallery in Banbridge is dedicated to Frederick Edward McWilliam, a world-famous sculptor. Walk around the gallery and see McWilliam's preparatory maquettes and the sculpture garden.
  
• Mount Ida Pottery (6.5 km): A ceramic studio by Trevor Woods, this is an in-house gallery where you will find nature-inspired, unique ceramics. You can also try your hand at pottery building and throwing classes here.
  
• Solitude Park (4.18 km): After your studio tour, walk around Solitude Park in Banbridge. The park has beautiful canoe steps, a playpark, picnic tables, and lovely public art. Have a relaxing evening picnic with your loved ones there!