Audley's Castle, Strangford

Name: Audley's Castle
Address: Strangford, United Kingdom

#1 among attractions in Strangford

Top attraction, Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles

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Audley's Castle is a 15th-century castle located 1 mile north-east of Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland, on a rocky height overlooking Strangford Lough. It is a three-storey Tower house named after its 16th century owner, John Audley. Audley's Castle tower house and bawn is a State Care Historic Monument in the townland of Castleward, in Down District Council area, at grid ref: J5781 5058. ()

Alternative names: Built: XV centuryCoordinates: 54°22'47"N, 5°34'19"W

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Strangford United Kingdom

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Audley's Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portaferry Marina, Castle Ward, Strangford Castle, Exploris.

1 miE
Sailing, Marina
Portaferry Marina, Portaferry
25 min walk • Portaferry Marina is situated in Portaferry, on the east shore of The Narrows, the gateway to Strangford Lough, County Down, Northern Ireland.
0.5 miSW
Historical place, Architecture, Historic walking areas
Castle Ward, Strangford
14 min walk • Castle Ward is an 18th-century National Trust property located near the village of Strangford, in County Down, Northern Ireland, in the townland of the same name. It overlooks Strangford Lough and is 7 miles from Downpatrick and 1.5 miles from Strangford.
0.9 miSE
54°22'18"N • 5°33'19"W
Strangford Castle, Strangford
22 min walk • Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
0.9 miE
Aquarium, Outdoor activities, Park
Exploris, Portaferry
24 min walk • Exploris is a public aquarium situated in Portaferry, Northern Ireland. The facility is located on the shores of the Marine Nature reserve of Strangford Lough, which is an important winter migration destination for many wading and sea birds.
0.9 miE
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Portaferry Castle, Portaferry
24 min walk • Portaferry Castle is a small tower house in Portaferry, County Down, Northern Ireland, overlooking the harbour. It was built in the 16th century by William Le Savage.
1 miW
54°22'40"N • 5°35'49"W
Audleystown Court Cairn, Strangford
26 min walk • Archaeological site
1.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Castleward Forest
36 min walk • Castleward Forest is a woodland located beside Castle Ward near Strangford, Northern Ireland. It consists of coniferous and deciduous trees. The forest is managed by the National Trust.
0.9 miS
54°22'4"N • 5°34'50"W
Castle Ward - National Trust, Downpatrick
23 min walk • Forts and castles, History museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Audley's Castle?

Nearby attractions include Castle Ward, Strangford (14 min walk), Strangford Castle, Strangford (22 min walk), Castle Ward - National Trust, Downpatrick (23 min walk), Portaferry Castle, Portaferry (24 min walk).