Where Was A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Filmed? Inside the Real Westeros Locations

Inside the Real-World Locations Behind the HBO Prequel

The series was filmed primarily in Northern Ireland, with Belfast serving as the main production base. Most exterior locations are spread across Counties Down and Antrim, many of which were also used during the early seasons of Game of Thrones.

Filming took place between June and September 2024, with interior sets built at Titanic Studios in Belfast.

Titanic Studios, Belfast

Interior scenes and production base

Many interior scenes, including inns and enclosed locations, were filmed at Titanic Studios in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.

These former shipbuilding paint halls famously served as the backbone of Game of Thrones, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms marks a return to that same creative infrastructure. Several crew members from the original series also returned for the prequel.

The Twisted Tree from Episode One

Mourne Mountains, County Down

One of the most talked-about locations appears in the opening episode. In the first episode, Dunk visits a solitary, twisted tree in the Mourne Mountains, one of the series’ most striking early locations.

• Location: Near the Mourne Mountains, County Down

• Background peak: Hen Mountain

• Note: The tree itself was a film prop, placed specifically for the scene

The surrounding landscape is real, and instantly recognizable to fans of early Game of Thrones, where the Mournes often stood in for the North.

Ashford Tournament Grounds

Myra Castle, near Downpatrick, County Down

Scenes set in Ashford were filmed at Myra Castle, a private estate near Downpatrick.

• Used previously in Game of Thrones as the Dreadfort exterior

• Located close to the estate used for early Winterfell scenes

• Surrounded by woodland and open countryside ideal for tournament settings

While Myra Castle is not generally open to the public, it remains a key filming location tied to the franchise.

Ashford Meadow

Glenarm Castle Estate, County Antrim

The wide, open meadow scenes associated with Ashford were filmed on the Glenarm Castle estate.

• Historic home of the Earls of Antrim

• Gardens and select areas are open to visitors

• Previously used as the Riverlands in Game of Thrones

This is one of the most accessible filming locations for fans planning a visit.

Crownlands and Forest Scenes

Tollymore Forest Park, County Down

Tollymore Forest Park returns once again to the Westeros map. Longtime fans will recognize it as the site of the direwolf discovery in Game of Thrones episode one. In A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, it is used for forest travel scenes set in the Crownlands.

Tollymore remains one of the most popular and visitable filming locations in Northern Ireland.

Galboly, the Hidden Village

Glens of Antrim

Scenes from episode two, Hard Salt Beef, were filmed at Galboly, an abandoned stone village high in the Glens of Antrim.

Once home to a small farming community, Galboly was gradually depopulated, with the last resident leaving in the early 21st century. Its isolation and preserved ruins make it a striking filming location.

Cave Hill Country Park

Belfast

Later episodes include panoramic shots filmed at Cave Hill, which overlooks Belfast and provides dramatic skyline views.

The park is easily accessible and offers one of the best real-world vantage points connected to the series.

Was Any of the Series Filmed Outside Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland was the primary filming location throughout production.

A small amount of filming occurred in England, but the series remains firmly rooted in Northern Ireland, unlike House of the Dragon, which was filmed largely in England.

Can You Visit These Locations?

Yes, you can visit many of these filming locations. Northern Ireland has an established screen tourism network, and several of these sites are already marked for Game of Thrones fans.

• Open to visitors: Tollymore Forest Park, Glenarm Castle (select areas), Cave Hill, Mourne Mountains

• Limited access: Myra Castle (private estate), Galboly requires hiking

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms may be smaller in scale, but its landscapes are just as essential. Northern Ireland offers terrain that feels ancient, inhospitable, and emotionally charged without relying on visual effects.

For a story about wandering knights, earned honor, and uncertain futures, it remains a perfect fit.

FAQ: Where Was A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Filmed?

Where was A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms filmed?


Primarily in Northern Ireland, including Belfast, County Down, and County Antrim.

Where is the tree from episode one?


The scene was filmed near the Mourne Mountains. The tree itself was a film prop, with Hen Mountain visible in the background.

Is Ashford a real place?


Ashford is fictional. Scenes were filmed at Myra Castle and nearby estates.

Was this filmed in the same places as Game of Thrones?


Yes. Several locations, including Tollymore Forest Park and Myra Castle, were also used in Game of Thrones.