Castle Ward

6 Must-Visit Holiday Markets in Ireland

"A beautiful estate to visit any time of year (parts of the courtyard served as Winterfell in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones), it all gets a festive touch for its Georgian Christmastide event, which features the annual Christmas Artisan Market, with local craft makers and food producers showcasing their work in the theatre space and stable yard. You can also hit the tearoom for mince pies and gingerbread lattes, or visit Castle Ward’s Christmas shop to stock up. The Castle Ward Christmas Artisan Market is on the weekend of Dec. 6–7, and Georgian Christmastide runs on the weekends of Nov. 29–30, Dec. 6–7, and Dec. 13–14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m." - Yvonne Gordon