Glenarm Castle
Glenarm · BT44
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Summary
A walled castle and estate on the Antrim coast, seat of the Earls of Antrim, with a walled garden, estate woodland, and a coastal village setting — used as a filming location and flagged in Reddit discussions about the Game of Thrones spinoff.
About this location
Glenarm Castle is the historic seat of the McDonnell family, Earls of Antrim, located in the village of Glenarm on the Causeway Coastal Route in County Antrim. The castle is a multi-phase structure with medieval origins and substantial eighteenth and nineteenth-century additions. The walled garden is one of the oldest in Ireland, dating to the seventeenth century, and operates as a visitor attraction. The estate grounds include woodland walks along the Glenarm River gorge, parkland, and a shoreline position overlooking the North Channel toward Scotland. The combination of a genuine period castle, formal gardens, wooded gorge, and coastal scenery gives the estate considerable filming range in a relatively compact area. Reddit threads discussing the planned Game of Thrones spinoff set in Northern Ireland noted Glenarm as a likely filming location for its Antrim coast setting. The castle and estate are privately managed by the family trust, with events and filming managed through the estate office.
Access notes
- Parking
- On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- Glenarm has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Glenarm Castle?
- Yes — filming on or around Glenarm Castle typically requires a permit. Allow roughly 5–10 working days lead time for most UK councils. Interior shoots on private property may also need owner consent.
- Is parking available at Glenarm Castle?
- On-site parking is available at Glenarm Castle. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at Glenarm Castle?
- Glenarm Castle sits in the £££ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for Glenarm Castle?
- Glenarm Castle can take a medium-sized crew of up to around 15 — most commercial, music-video, and short-form productions fit comfortably.
- Has anything been filmed at Glenarm Castle before?
- Glenarm Castle appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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