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Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin is coming to Co Down for special talk.

The writer will be at Castle Ward , the home of Winterfell in the hit HBO show, for an exclusive evening with fans.

George, who wrote the A Series of Ice and Fire novels which Game of Thrones is based on, will be visiting the National Trust venue on Wednesday, August 21.

Fans are being invited to join an intimate audience with George who will share his experiences of creating the world of Westeros and beyond with broadcaster and Thrones mega-fan Ed Finn in the surroundings of Castle Ward’s theatre.

Following the Q&A session, ticket holders will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of George’s creation on an illuminated procession through Kingsroad to Winterfell.

Fully dressed for the occasion in the Stark cloaks provided, attendees will tuck into a medieval feast including hog roast in celebration of George’s arrival. There will be music from the Molly Maguire band and the chance to hear tales of the filming by the fire in the surrounds of the original home of the Stark family.

Clodagh Miskelly, Visitor Experience Manager at Castle Ward, said: "When Castle Ward was chosen as the setting for Winterfell by HBO in series one of Game of Thrones, we could never have dreamed that it would become the phenomenon it is now.

"George was part of the team on site making sure his vision was created so we’re overjoyed to be bringing him back to the place where it all began."

Recalling his time at Castle Ward, George said: "I look forward to returning to visit beautiful Castle Ward and meeting old friends at Winterfell, home of the Stark family."

Limited tickets are now on sale for this exclusive evening at the home of the Stark family costing £85 per person. Click here for more information.

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