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Game of Thrones Studio Tour

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Visit the sets and learn the secrets behind GoT, one of the most popular TV shows of all time.

Overview

What is Game of Thrones?

Based on a series of best-selling fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones tells the exciting tale of the struggles to sit on the Iron Throne and rule the continent of Westeros. The hit HBO series featured 25 different filming locations across Northern Ireland including in Linen Mill Studios.

 

What can your group expect on the Game of Thrones studio tour?

  • The tour commences with a warm welcome, from the fun and friendly tour guides, many of whom were extras on Game of Thrones.
  • This is then followed by a short film about the making of the Game of Thrones.
  • Your group will then be guided through the actual sets from the TV show, including the courtyards of King’s Landing and the stronghold of Winterfell.
  • As your group walk among the iconic scenes, the guides will tell you the secrets and stories and explain how the series was made in great detail.
  • You'll also get up close to the costumes and props that delighted millions of viewers worldwide. In fact, the studio is home to the greatest ever collection of GoT onscreen costumes and props.

 

What else can your group do?

  • Visit the armoury to see how artists designed and made fantasy weapons.
  • Discover how Giants walk and Dragons fly.
  • Transform into your favourite characters from the show using motion capture technology.
  • Use the green screen studio to take your photo in your favourite Westeros locations.
  • Visit the Studio Shop to stock up on exclusive merchandise.

 

Top Tip:
CGH can also arrange to bring you to nearby filming locations from Game of Thrones, such as Dunluce Castle, which served as the exterior of Pyke Castle of House Greyjoy, and The Dark Hedges, which served as the location for the "King's Road".

 

Tour highlights:

Amaze your friends with a photo of yourself with the Stark children or sitting on the actual Iron Throne, if you dare.

 

Insider Tip:

Need a quick recap? In these studios, John Snow was murdered by his own men, Jamie and Cersei Lannister plotted their revenge to conquer the seven kingdoms and eventually met their demise.

 

Visiting this attraction with CGH

The Game of Thrones Studio Tour is located in Banbridge, County Down in Northern Ireland and is available to student groups based in either Dublin or Belfast. The studio is located by coach approximately 90 minutes from Dublin city centre and 50 mins from Belfast. It is a perfect stop along the way if you are travelling from one city to the other with your group or to experience as a full day trip combining the studio tour with some of the famous filming locations used in the series.


Contact CGH

Would you like to book the Game of Thrones Studio Tour for your student group tour? If so, contact us now to discuss your requirements or complete the online group booking form.

Photo Gallery
Throne - The Iconic Chair Used During the Filming of The GoT Show
Games of Thrones Winterfell Great Hall with Visitors During The Self Guided Tour of The Linen Mill Studios
Interactive Exposition in the Game of Thrones Studio - Two Kids Playing on large Display Screens
People Visiting GoT Studios During Self Guided Tour
Armury Workshop Exposition GoT Studios
House Tyrell Costumes from the Original Set - Dark Lit Exposition in the Studio
Two people playing using their bodies on the front of the giant interactive screens in GoT filming studio during a self-guided tour
Three Mannequins Wearing Medieval Style Clothing With Tunics
Two People Visiting Filming Scene Recreated in the Filming Studio with Mannequins - King's Landing GoTScene
Big Screen Displaying Scenes from TV Series GoT with Shadows of People Visible In The Dark Room
Two people watching exhibits on the wall
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The Arranged Scene From Medieval Times Two Mannequin Soldiers and Two Women
Prince Garin's Curse Disease Masks
Wooden Carved Chair - FilmingProp from the TV Show GoT
Stone Made Carved Throne Chair
Blue Lit Exhibit Hall with A Long Table Two Massive Chandeliers and Several Mannequins Scene from GoT TV Series
Two People Viewing Exhibit in a Glass Box - Old Leather Bound Book,  Chalice, Gold Coins and More
Two people watching 8 figurines representing castle tower, lion, spider and other symbols placed on a map  in an exhibition room
Two people taking selfie on the front of the scene - Greyscale - from a series GoT
Dark Hall Exhibition in GoT Filming Studios
Game of Thrones Hall - Tour Studio
Useful Information
2023 Opening Times

Mar– Sept
Open Monday through Sunday
10.00 am – 18.30 hrs
Last admission at 15.00 hrs


Jan, Feb, Oct – Dec
10.00 am - 18.30 hrs
Studio Tour closed Tues and Weds
Last admission at 15.00 hrs
** Studio closed for essential maintenance
from 19 – 25 January.

 

Duration

The average Game of Thrones Studio Tour visit
lasts around 3 hours.

Notes for Group Leaders

Only food and drink purchased at The Studio Tour can be consumed on site. The Studio Café and Lobby Café both serve a wide range of food, from lite bites to hearty meals.

Coach drop offs - For group bookings of 10 or more persons – coaches can proceed directly to the studio tour site, dropping your group off immediately at the studio tour entrance.

 

Address

Games of Thrones Studio Tour
Linen Mill Studios
Ballievey Rd,
Banbridge BT32 3RX,
Co Down,
Northern Ireland

 

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