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Visiting the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour in Northern Eire


If you happen to’re a fan, as I’m, of the Recreation of Thrones TV present, you must know that you may truly tour the Recreation of Thrones studio the place many scenes from the present have been filmed.

The Linen Mill Studios is present in Banbridge, Northern Eire, simply outdoors Belfast. It’s the place many iconic scenes from the present have been filmed.

The unique units for the Winterfell Nice Corridor and Fort Black have been constructed right here and in reality the tour was constructed round them. Along with the wonderful movie units, you’ll additionally discover props, costumes, paintings, weapons, prosthetics, displays, and many info on the making of the present.

There may be additionally, after all, a big present store stuffed with Recreation of Thrones merchandise.

I’ve already written about visiting the principle Recreation of Thrones filming places in Northern Eire in addition to in Iceland, nonetheless till now I hadn’t put collectively a information to the studio tour. I believe it’s effectively value a go to for each followers of the present, and people excited by how TV reveals are put collectively usually.

In case you are planning on visiting a lot of Recreation of Thrones places throughout your go to to Northern Eire, then I can suggest together with the studio, ideally as one of many first places you go to.

Coming right here goes to provide you an enormous appreciation for the quantity of labor that went into creating the present. There’s a great deal of info on show, with particulars on the filming places, set design, props, costumes, and plenty extra!

On this information I’m going to cowl every little thing it’s worthwhile to know to go to the Recreation of Thrones studio tour, from the best way to get right here, to purchasing tickets, to how lengthy to remain, and extra. Let’s get began.

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The place is the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour?

The Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour is situated within the Linen Mill Studios. These are located simply outdoors the city of Banbridge in County Down, Northern Eire.

That is about 25 miles (half-hour drive) southeast of Belfast, or round 80 miles (80 minutes drive) north of Dublin.

Observe that there isn’t any public parking on the Linen Mill Studios. In case you are making your personal approach to the studios by public transport or by automobile (extra on getting right here quickly), it’s worthwhile to head to the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour parking zone.

That is discovered on the Boulevard procuring middle in Banbridge, simply off the A1. Right here there’s free parking and a free shuttle service for ticket holders of the studio tour.

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Does the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour embody Home of the Dragon & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?

Recreation of Thrones isn’t the one TV present set in Westeros. Home of the Dragon began airing in 2022, with new present A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms introduced in 2024. Each are collection created by author George R. R. Martin.

Nevertheless, at the moment the Recreation of Thrones Studio tour focuses totally on the Recreation of Thrones TV present which was filmed between 2009 (pilot episode) and 2018 and aired from 2011 to 2019 on HBO. A lot of the filming happened in Northern Eire.

While some props from Home of the Dragon have been placed on show, that present isn’t being filmed at this studio or in Northern Eire. As an alternative, it’s being filmed on the Warner Bros Leavesden studio in Watford, England. This is identical studio the place you possibly can take the Harry Potter Studio tour.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was introduced in 2024 and manufacturing is happening on the Titanic Studios in Belfast, the place components of Recreation of Thrones was additionally shot. Because the present has solely simply been introduced, there’s no additional info as as to if this shall be included within the Recreation of Thrones Studio tour.

 

Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour Opening Occasions

The Recreation of Thrones Studio tour is usually open from 10am to six.30pm. It’s open each day with some exceptions for public holidays.

 

How A lot Does the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour Price?

The tour, which incorporates parking and shuttle bus from the parking space, at the moment prices as follows (costs as of June 2024)

  • £29.50 for adults (16-65)
  • £24 for college kids with scholar ID and seniors (66+)
  • £12 for youngsters (13-15)
  • £5 for kids (5 – 12)
  • Free for kids underneath age 5

There may be additionally a household ticket which prices £67.25 and which incorporates two grownup admissions and two teen admissions.

You may see the varied ticket choices and buy tickets on-line right here.

 

Recreation of Thrones Studio Audio Guides

There are audio guides accessible for the Recreation of Thrones Studio tour for a further payment. These comprise narration by means of the tour in addition to further info and particulars not on show.

You may both get this by means of the official app for Android or iOS, (should deliver your personal headphones to make use of) or you possibly can lease an audio information handset on website for round £5.

At present the audio guides (each bodily handsets and app) can be found in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Mandarin Chinese language.

The audio information isn’t crucial for having fun with or understanding the expertise as there are plenty of indicators and placards you possibly can learn alongside the way in which. However they do improve the expertise and add further info. For non-English audio system, they’re prone to be very useful in giving background details about the displays as the knowledge is displayed solely in English.

You may e-book a audio information handset or obtain the app upfront, or you possibly can wait to take action as soon as you might be on the studio. You may get the audio information handsets from the Data Desk. So that you don’t have to determine earlier than your go to, however you do have to determine earlier than you begin the tour.

 

Recreation of Thrones Studio Afternoon Tea

In case you are excited by having a Recreation of Thrones themed afternoon tea expertise, you possibly can pre-book a day tea expertise to have earlier than or after your tour.

The afternoon tea consists of themed meals akin to Kings Rocky Street, Sizzling Pie’s Sausage Rolls, Chocolate Crunch Dragon Eggs, and Excessive Backyard Sandwiches. It at the moment prices £30 per individual.

You do have to pre-book the expertise upfront of your go to, so you’ll want to e-book it alongside together with your admission tickets.

You may e-book your ticket (and non-compulsory transport) with a day tea right here.

 

Is the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour Child Pleasant?

Though the present itself was not precisely a toddler pleasant present (with various violence, gore, intercourse, and nudity and complex plots), the studio tour is designed to be a family-friendly expertise.

There are not any minimal age restrictions though all youngsters age 16 and underneath should be accompanied and supervised by an grownup throughout their go to.

Buggies, pushchairs, and strollers are allowed on the studio tour.

I haven’t visited with youngsters however after we visited there have been a number of households with youngsters of all ages, and everybody gave the impression to be having fun with the expertise.

 

Is the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour Accessible?

The Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour takes place on one degree, so there are not any elevators or steps to content material with. As such, the tour is totally wheelchair accessible.

For these arriving by automobile with a wheelchair, the parking scenario is identical, and the shuttle bus can take one wheelchair or mobility scooter per journey.

Registered information canine are additionally welcome, identification for the canine shall be required.

For different wants, you possibly can learn extra particulars about accessibility right here. That web page additionally accommodates contact info the place you possibly can enquire about different accessibility wants.

 

Methods to Get to the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour

There are a variety of choices for attending to the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour, that are as follows.

 

By Tour Bus

If you happen to don’t have your personal transport, or would slightly simply go to the studio with spherical journey transport from the place you might be staying, then you possibly can e-book a tour which features a coach bus switch.

Excursions depart from each Belfast and Dublin. From Belfast it’s round a 30 minute coach experience, and from Dublin it’s round 90 minutes. You then may have 3 or extra hours (relying on shuttle time) to go to the studio by yourself.

The go to itself is self-guided and most of the people spend 2 to three hours doing the tour.

You should buy tickets with round-trip transport from Belfast and Dublin right here.

 

By Public Transport

There isn’t any direct public transport from Belfast or Dublin to the Studio Tour shuttle bus departure location.

It’s attainable in case you are decided, to take a collection of three buses to get from Belfast to the Boulevard procuring middle, however it would take you between 90 minutes and a couple of hours every means.

Dublin is an identical story, it’s theoretically attainable, purchase you’re looking at a 3 hour journey every means.

We’d counsel as an alternative reserving a tour with round-trip transport, it’s going to be quite a bit much less problem, a lot faster, and truthfully not way more costly.

 

By Automotive

When you’ve got your personal automobile then you possibly can drive to the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour. Simply bear in mind that you may’t drive to Linen Mill Studios the place the tour is situated.

As an alternative, drive to the Recreation of Thrones Studio tour parking location within the Boulevard Purchasing Middle (it’s effectively signal posted). From right here it’s a ten minute shuttle experience to the studio.

Automotive parking and the shuttle experience are included as a part of your Recreation of Thrones Studio ticket value.

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Bus cease at automobile park for switch to studio

 

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Goal constructed check-in space for guests ready for shuttle

 

The place to Purchase Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour Tickets

That you must purchase your Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour tickets on-line upfront of your go to. Entries are timed, and there’s a restrict to the variety of individuals allowed per timeslot so the attraction doesn’t get overcrowded.

When reserving, you possibly can select whether or not you simply need the entry ticket, or if you’d like a ticket which incorporates spherical journey transport from Dublin or Belfast.

Tickets can be found:

Observe the official web site has a payment if it’s worthwhile to change the date or time of your ticket. Final time we checked, GetYourGuide supplied free cancellation as much as 24 hours upfront of your go to. The worth is often the identical so I’d suggest reserving there in case you can.

Final time we visited, we booked on GetYourGuide which is the location we usually select to make use of for tickets, excursions and sights after we journey as we like that tickets are sometimes extra versatile than reserving direct.

The Recreation of Thrones Studio tour can be included on the Go Metropolis Dublin Go (see our full assessment of the Dublin Go right here). Nevertheless, round-trip transport isn’t included. So you’ll both have to have your personal automobile, or you possibly can e-book a round-trip shuttle bus from Dublin right here.

 

How Lengthy Does the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour take?

The Recreation of Thrones Studio tour is self-guided, so you possibly can take as lengthy or as quick as you need to full it. Nevertheless, most guests come for 2 to a few hours.

I’d be certain to e-book your timeslot to come back no less than 3 hours earlier than closing to make sure you have sufficient time. In case you are planning to eat lunch or do a day tea expertise, I’d add an additional hour.

 

The place to Keep Close to the Recreation of Thrones Studios

There are a variety of resort choices to select from, each close to the studio, and likewise in main cities inside straightforward driving distance akin to Belfast and Dublin.

I’ll share a few of these choices under.

Accommodations in Belfast

If you happen to plan to drive to the Recreation of Thrones Studio tour your self, then you’ll doubtless need to discover lodging with parking. Many lodges do provide parking however as it is a metropolis middle many places do cost for this selection.

In case you are taking the coach switch choice, then you definitely would possibly contemplate staying close to the place the coach departs from, which is the Go to Belfast customer info middle. That is situated on 9 Donegall Sq. N within the metropolis middle.

    • Belfast Worldwide Youth Hostel – In case you are on the lookout for a hostel in Belfast it is a good, effectively situated choice, round 14 minutes stroll from the coach departure level. It has each shared and personal dormitory rooms, an on-site cafe, linens, a communal kitchen, a breakfast menu and self-service laundry. It additionally has free parking.
    • Leonardo Lodge 4-star resort providing good sized rooms, a breakfast buffet, bar, and restaurant. In our expertise this resort chain affords good worth for cash. 5 minute stroll from the coach departure level. Paid parking is on the market close by
    • Ramada – A well-rated 3-star resort. Has an off-the-cuff restaurant and bar, 24-hour entrance desk, and free Wifi. 14 minutes stroll from the coach departure level. Paid parking is on the market close by.
    • Bullitt Lodge – Centrally-located 4-star resort affords a variety of room choices to go well with most budgets. There’s additionally a bar, a restaurant, a restaurant, a rooftop bar space, and 24-hour desk service. It’s a 7 minute stroll to the coach departure level for the tour. Parking can be accessible. We spent 4 nights right here and might positively suggest it in case you are on the lookout for a central resort!
    • The Service provider Lodge – A 5-star historic luxurious resort situated in a wonderful 1860 constructing. This resort affords all the posh facilities you’ll count on, together with a restaurant, bar and lounge, spa, sizzling tub, and a rooftop gymnasium. 11 minutes’ stroll from the coach station. Paid parking is on the market close by.

For extra concepts of the place to remain in Belfast, see our information to issues to do in Belfast, which has every little thing it’s worthwhile to know to plan your go to right here.

 

Accommodations in Dublin

Dublin is just round an 80-minute drive from the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour, that means you possibly can simply go to right here as a half-day journey. When you’ve got your personal automobile, you might even add in some Recreation of Thrones filming places in Northern Eire as effectively.

In case you are planning on benefiting from the transport coach service from Dublin, this departs from the Busarus bus station in central Dublin. Listed here are some resort choices to think about.

  • Jacob’s Inn Hostel – a very good choice for these on the lookout for a hostel expertise. This hostel is only a 2 minute stroll from the coach departure level, and 5 minutes from the full of life Temple Bar space of city. Personal and shared lodging is on the market and there’s additionally a bar, restaurant, roof terrace and on-site laundry. There’s no on-site parking however paid public parking is on the market inside a 5 minute stroll.
  • Moxy Dublin Metropolis – it is a very effectively situated mid-range resort simply 7 minutes stroll from the coach station. We’ve stayed at a lot of Moxy lodges around the globe and all the time appreciated the enjoyable decor and cozy rooms. Paid parking is on the market close by.
  • Leonardo Lodge Dublin Parnell Road – effectively rated wonderful worth mid-range central resort, a 14-minute stroll from the coach departure level. Parking is on the market close by for a payment.
  • Maldron Lodge Parnell Sq. – it is a good worth mid-range resort 20 minutes stroll from the coach departure level. We’ve stayed right here and loved it. Parking is on the market close by for a payment.
  • Merrion Lodge – a 5 star luxurious property which has every little thing you might need for a luxurious keep in Dublin together with a 2* Michelin restaurant, Italian marble bogs and a spa. On-site parking is on the market for a payment, and it’s a 20-minute stroll to the coach station.

For extra ideas in Dublin, see our information to spending three days in Dublin, which has resort suggestions in addition to sightseeing ideas.

 

Accommodations close to the Recreation of Thrones Studios

If you happen to’d slightly keep close to the studio itself, then there are additionally a lot of choices to select from, as follows:

  • Belmont Home Lodge – simply 5 minutes drive from the shuttle departure location for the studio tour, this 4* resort has an on-site restaurant and free parking. It’s positively the closest choice we’re conscious of for the Studio tour, and the resort the studio themselves suggest if you wish to keep close by.
  • Mourne Nation Lodge – discovered quarter-hour drive south of the studio tour parking close to town of Newry, this quiet 3 star resort affords free on-site parking, en-suite rooms, a bar and restaurant.

 

Is Meals Obtainable on the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour?

Sure, you should purchase meals and drinks on the Studio Tour. There are two choices for meals and drinks.

First, within the lobby of the tour constructing earlier than you enter the principle tour space there’s the Foyer Cafe which serves cold and hot drinks in addition to snacks like sausage rolls and desserts.

If you happen to’d want a bigger meal, or need to take a break half means by means of your tour, then the Studio Cafe is an efficient choice.

Discovered simply earlier than the midway level of the expertise, this has a menu which incorporates issues like burgers, breakfast objects, soups and sandwiches, in addition to dessert and drink choices. It additionally has a youngsters menu.

There may be additionally as talked about the Recreation of Thrones afternoon tea expertise, however that should be pre-booked earlier than your go to. You are able to do that right here.

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Is there a Cloakroom on the Recreation of Throne Studio Tour?

Sure there’s a cloakroom on the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour. It’s subsequent to the knowledge desk proper the place you first enter the tour constructing. You may go away coats and baggage right here without cost, which is able to prevent carrying them by means of the tour.

I left my coat and small backpack right here after we visited which was very handy.

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Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour Evaluation and Expertise

Now I’m going to speak a bit about our expertise truly visiting the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour, together with plenty of photographs so you possibly can see what it’s truly like inside and what to anticipate out of your go to.

First, we drove from Belfast, which might have taken round half an hour besides we acquired a flat tire on the way in which! That slight mishap apart, we arrived on the automobile parking space simply after noon. The parking space and shuttle bus cease was very straightforward to seek out.

The shuttle experience took round 10 minutes, the bus was snug and pretty busy however everybody had a seat. The shuttle is free you simply have to have a studio tour ticket.

On arrival, I dropped off my small backpack and coat on the info desk. We then acquired a espresso and sausage roll on the cafe earlier than coming into the expertise. Entrances into the precise tour have been each quarter-hour or so, and we have been informed we didn’t need to go in immediately if we wished to have a espresso or one thing to eat first, which was good.

We then joined the road for the precise entrance the place we had the choice to have our picture taken in opposition to a inexperienced display. Images have been then made accessible for buy.

The primary half of the particular expertise is in a film theatre, the place you sit and watch a ten minute video which covers the present and its manufacturing in addition to a bit in regards to the tour. This was very well achieved and positively acquired us excited for the expertise forward.

This was the one a part of the studio tour the place pictures and video weren’t allowed.

After the video was over, the cinema display moved apart and a fog stuffed tunnel was revealed. This was actually cool, because it felt like we have been getting into the world of Recreation of Thrones, particularly strolling by means of The Wall to Wildling and White Walker territory.

Strolling by means of the fog shrouded tunnel led us into the principle self-guided tour, the place the primary sight to greet us have been Wildings and White Walkers, as fog tendrils drifted throughout the ground.

From right here the tour was fully self-guided, with info panels to learn and video screens to look at. A pleasant contact was that the voice over for the video was achieved by Nathalie Emmanuel, who had the roll of Missandei within the present.

The tour is about up as a journey by means of the world of Westeros. Once we visited the order of displays was as follows:

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Past the Wall

The doorway set piece had statues of the Wildings and Whitewalkers, in addition to the Large Wun Wun.

Enjoyable reality, Wun Wun was so massive they needed to current him kneeling down so he would match!

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Manufacturing Design / Artwork Division

This a part of the tour confirmed how the manufacturing group conceptualized the world of Westeros.

There are unimaginable artworks, set design ideas, drawing boards, and extra which present the quantity of effort and time it takes simply to design a world for the display.

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Fort Black / Prop Design

The Fort Black a part of the tour is house to one of many unique units that was filmed on. This part of the tour consists of the Mess Corridor, Lord Commanders Quarters, Jail, and Bran’s Chamber.

There’s additionally info right here on how units have been adorned and the way the props have been made, with plenty of props to take a look at together with dragon eggs, books, cookware, and hundreds extra. This space additionally has as a enjoyable interactive the place you possibly can design your very personal Home defend!

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Studio Cafe

Between Fort Black and the Winterfell Crypts is the Studio Cafe, the place you may get meals and drinks. We didn’t eat right here however the menu regarded good!

In order for you extra of a meal, that is positively the place I’d suggest coming slightly than the cafe within the foyer space.

Observe that in case you do miss this and determine to return after you exit, simply let a group member know and they’re going to escort you again right here.

 

Winterfell Crypts

After the Studio Cafe you’ll go into the Winterfell Crypts, which is about as much as look identical to the crypts within the present.

The precise scenes have been filmed not too distant in Shane’s Fort on Lough Neagh. There are additionally statues right here of members of the Stark household.

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Winterfell Corridor

For my part, the Winterfell Corridor is unquestionably one of many major sights within the tour.

This is among the precise units from the present (over 100 units have been constructed for every season!), which has stayed in the identical location because it was constructed (the tour was constructed round it).

You may stroll across the corridor itself, and see key moments that have been filmed right here recreated with mannequins, such because the knighting of Brienne of Tarth.

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Dragonstone

The subsequent space you go to is themed round Dragonstone, the ancestral seat of Home Targaryen.

Right here you will note rooms arrange because the spectacular Dragonstone Map Room and the Dragonstone Throne. There are additionally some monumental dragon cranium props right here to admire.

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Costume store / Particular Results / Prosthetics Workshop

From Dragonstone you’ll enter an space which is devoted to serving to you perceive how completely different components of the manufacturing have been put collectively.

The costumes within the present have been actually spectacular, and there’s a complete space devoted to a few of these wonderful objects in addition to info on how they have been created.

Particular results and visible results have been additionally an enormous a part of the present, and you may find out about how these have been created. There’s additionally a enjoyable interactive right here the place you possibly can animate your personal Recreation of Thrones character by shifting round.

Lastly, this space additionally has plenty of info on the prosthetics that have been used within the present, and the way these have been made. There’s one other interactive expertise right here the place you possibly can just about apply your personal prosthetic!

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Corridor of Faces

Within the present, the corridor of faces is a big, pillared hallway, with the pillars house to the faces of the lifeless. Which is form of creepy.

The studio tour model regarded just about the identical, besides as an alternative of lifeless individuals’s faces, the faces of earlier guests are displayed within the pillars. And sure, I made my very own face which was added to the Corridor of Faces, earlier than hurrying alongside to someplace barely much less creepy.

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Armory Gallery & Armory Workshop

Recreation of Thrones was clearly a reasonably violent present, and as such it included plenty of weaponry and armor.

These two areas of the tour showcase a number of the unimaginable weapons and armor from the present, together with the huge dragon-killing Scorpion artillery weapon.

There are additionally plenty of different well-known weapons from the present on show, together with Arya’s needle.

This space additionally goes into element as to how the weapons have been created, the work concerned, and the sheer quantity of weaponry that was required for the present. Trace – it was quite a bit!

Lastly, this space additionally has a extremely enjoyable sport the place you need to use your personal bow and arrow to explode hordes of the undead on display. I actually loved this sport, it was positively my favorite of all of the interactive experiences we tried.

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Kings Touchdown

In the direction of the tip of the tour you come to the Kings Touchdown themed space. That is truly house to plenty of completely different areas, so don’t fear, there’s nonetheless heaps to see.

There’s Tommen’s Chamber, the Small Council Chamber, Map Courtyard, and Purple Hold. I assumed the Map Courtyard set piece was notably spectacular.

On this space additionally, you will discover info on the unimaginable musical rating for the present and the way that was put collectively.

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Throne Room

The ultimate set piece within the tour is the Throne Room in Kings Touchdown, the place the Iron Throne sits.

That is arrange because it was proven in the direction of the tip of Season 8, with a lot of the room in ruins and snow dusting the ground.

It’s a powerful approach to finish the tour.

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Store, Throne & Exit

The Throne Room is the ultimate room of the tour. If you happen to really feel you missed one thing, that is the time to show again as when you exit to the store you possibly can’t return inside.

We’d already spent a few hours inside by this level so was able to hit the store. The present store is completely full of things from the present, so if there’s something you want, from clothes to magnets to coasters, they’ve acquired you lined.

The store can be the place you possibly can truly sit on the Iron Throne! Okay, so it’s a duplicate and never the precise one from the present. However you possibly can sit on it in entrance of a inexperienced display, and stay your personal fantasy of successful the Recreation of Thrones.

When you’re achieved procuring and taking photographs, you come to the foyer the place you possibly can acquire any belongings, refresh with a drink or snack on the cafe, and wait to your shuttle bus or coach switch.

There’s a useful display right here which reveals all of the upcoming departure occasions. For the return shuttle to the parking zone there’s no particular timeslot, you simply get on the following accessible shuttle if you end up prepared to depart.

And that’s it!

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Total Ideas on our Go to to the Recreation of Thrones Studio

We actually loved our go to to the Recreation of Thrones Studio tour. We realized quite a bit about how the present was made, and we appreciated all of the interactive shows and picture alternatives.

Personally, I believe it’s a should go to for Recreation of Thrones followers. Nevertheless, even in case you are not a fan of the present it’s actually fascinating simply in studying all of the behind the scenes work that goes into make an enormous television present like this.

Total, it reminded us plenty of the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour in Watford, When you’ve got achieved that and loved it, you’ll in all probability get pleasure from this expertise as effectively. The bonus is that this doesn’t get as many guests and isn’t as crowded.

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Suggestions for Visiting the Recreation of Thrones Studio

In case you are planning to go to, listed below are some suggestions that can assist you put together to your go to and make the go to itself go as easily as attainable.

 

Determine how you will get there

The very first thing you’ll have to do when planning your go to to the Recreation of Thrones Studio Tour is determine how you will get right here. Your decisions are to drive and take the quick shuttle from the parking zone, or to e-book a ticket with round-trip transport from Dublin or Belfast.

The benefit of driving is that it’s going to allow you to be extra versatile in your timing by way of how lengthy you keep on the attraction. The round-trip transport coaches clearly need to function to a timetable, and also you don’t need to miss your return coach.

That stated, they do enable for sufficient time for individuals to have a good time on the studio.

 

Ebook your tickets upfront

That you must e-book your tickets upfront when visiting the studio as you possibly can’t purchase tickets on the studio. Tickets have a timed entry slot and it’s worthwhile to present up on the time in your ticket.

In case you are driving, ensure you arrive in loads of time to take the shuttle.

Additionally observe in case you are within the afternoon tea expertise, it’s worthwhile to e-book that upfront as effectively.

 

Determine if you’d like the audio information

You must determine if you’d like the audio information earlier than you go to. You may both lease this in individual and use their handset or you need to use your personal smartphone and headphones and obtain the app.

Each choices incur a payment, however clearly you’re going to get extra out of your go to in case you go for the audio information. You may rent this on website.

If English isn’t your first language, then an audioguide will in all probability actually make it easier to profit from your go to whether it is accessible in your native language.

Personally we didn’t rent the audioguide and we felt that we nonetheless had an incredible time. Nevertheless, when you’ve got loads of time and actually need to nerd out, then it’s in all probability a very good factor to get.

 

Don’t Rush

The typical customer spends between 2 hours and three hours on the studio tour. So I’d you’ll want to enable your self no less than 3 hours right here to totally benefit from the expertise with out feeling rushed. There’s a lot to see, learn, and do right here.

As well as you might also need further time to discover the present store or have a meal. If driving it’s worthwhile to enable for the 10-minute shuttle rides initially and finish.

 

Take Half!

The Recreation of Thrones Studio tour has plenty of interactive video games and experiences you possibly can participate in as you go round. From including your face to the Corridor of Faces to blowing up the undead with a bow and flaming arrow to taking photographs on the Iron Throne, these are plenty of enjoyable.

They actually add to the expertise in my view, and as most of them are included in your ticket (apart from the photographs) you must positively reap the benefits of all of them!

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Additional Studying

We’ve been fortunate sufficient to each discover a lot of Recreation of Thrones places around the globe, in addition to plenty of Eire. Based mostly on our experiences, we’ve a lot of different posts we predict you’ll get pleasure from and discover helpful to your journey planning.

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A detailed guide to visiting the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Northern Ireland. How to get here, what to expect and tips for your visit!A detailed guide to visiting the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Northern Ireland. How to get here, what to expect and tips for your visit!