The Studio at Castle Ward

11/06/2026

We just want to let you know that the Studio will be open as usual during the Triathlon but please note access times as stated by Castle Ward National Trust

General Public Announcement 📣📣
Saturday 13 June - Temporary estate and road closure

Castle Ward are pleased to be the venue for Beyond the Wall Triathlon, organised by for another year! Here's key points to note for the day:

📌During the cycling portion of the triathlon, the main avenue to the estate will be closed for rider safety from around 11.15am to 12.15pm, during this time it will not be possible to enter or leave Castle Ward. All visitors and spectators are advised to arrive before this time to ensure access to the estate. Castle Ward will be open from 8am.
📌The Shore Car Park will be closed all day.
📌The main road from Downpatrick will be limited from 10.45am to around 13.30pm with some diversions in place.
📌As the hoof trail is in use for set up and race day, we will not be able to accommodate horse riders on Friday 12 or Saturday 13 June.

We would like to thank our visitors in advance for their patience and support and wish all the participants the best of luck! ❤️

03/06/2026

30/05/2026

Gorgeous new Nature Fonts by Charlene Rooney Ceramics on display in the Studio Castle Ward National Trust

14/05/2026

✨Important notice✨
The Studio will be closed this Friday 15th and Saturday 16th May as she spreads her wings to yet another National Trust property for the day.
I Charlene Rooney Ceramics one half of the studio am very excited to be showing my work at the Spring Plant Fair in the beautiful gardens at Rowallane.
I look forward to seeing you there.🪴
The Studio at Castle Ward will be open Sunday 17th May 11-5 ☺️

Spring Plant Fair at Rowallane Garden 🌸

Join us for our annual Spring Plant Fair this May at Rowallane Garden!

🗓 Saturday 16 May 2026
⏰ 10:00 – 16:00

Set in and around the beautiful Stableyard, our Garden Team will be joined by a fantastic selection of specialist plant nurseries from across Ireland—giving you every excuse to find the perfect addition to your garden 🌿

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a budding enthusiast, there’s a treasure waiting for you.

Normal admission applies, members free

30/04/2026

🪴Just a wee reminder that this is where you will find us this Saturday 2nd May🪴
We’ll be back in our natural habitat on Sunday.

Specialist Plant Fair this Saturday 🌿🌸🌱

📅Saturday 2 May 10am -5pm

Join us on Saturday for a special event dedicated to all things horticulture. We’re welcoming a vibrant mix of specialist nurseries, artists, garden traders, and our expert Garden Team for a day packed with:
🌼 Rare and unusual plants
🌼 Expert growing advice
🌼 Beautiful garden accessories and treats for green thumbs
🎨 Bog art exhibition
🛍 Garden retail display from the Mount Stewart team
🌭 will be there for treats and drinks

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a nature lover looking for inspiration, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

Free event ( normal admission applies)

24/04/2026

✨Important notice✨
The Studio will be closed next Saturday 2nd May as we spread our wings to a different National Trust property for the day.
We are very excited to be showing our work at the Specialist Plant Fair in the beautiful grounds of Mount Stewart 🌿
We look forward to seeing you there.

18/04/2026

So excited to encounter this handsome chap on the rocks outside the Studio this morning.

03/04/2026

The estate will be closed on Saturday due to weather conditions. We look forward to seeing you at The Spring Market on Easter Sunday and Monday when you will find us joining fellow makers up in the theatre.
Wishing you all a very happy Easter 🐣

Visitor Notice📢

Please note due to the forecast of high winds tomorrow, Castle Ward will close all day on Saturday 4 April.

We hope to reopen as usual on Sunday 5 April and are looking forward to welcoming you to our Spring Market following post storm checks but please visit our website or social media pages for updates before travelling.