With filming wrapped and a new series ready to roll, the excitement over Game of Thrones is reaching fever-pitch as fans speculate on what will happen in Season 7.
The HBO blockbuster will return to the screens in July and promises all-out war in The Seven Kingdoms.
As ever, Northern Ireland was the epicentre for the making of Season 7, with Belfast again morphing into Hollywood as the show’s stars returned for filming.
Most ‘Thrones’ fans know that the show’s key sets, including the Iron Throne, are tucked away in the city’s Titanic Studios or housed at a separate studio outside the rustic town of Banbridge, a half-hour drive away.
For exterior shooting, a huge range of unforgettable Northern Ireland locations stand in for everything from Winterfell to The Wall in Game of Thrones. These iconic settings ooze mystery, fantasy and the medieval – and you never know when you might stumble across a direwolf.
A large slice of the ‘Home of Thrones’ can be explored in a single weekend. Guided coach and taxi tours can take you set jetting around the filming locations. Self-drive itineraries and cycle tours let you explore them at your own pace and medieval banquets can give a real taste of Westeros.
Recreate scenes at your leisure, admire the exquisite views and be sure to check out the 10 special ‘Doors of Thrones’ that hang in local pubs, restaurants and inns located near key filming sites.