Jordan's Castle
County Down, Northern Ireland
Key facts
- Operator
- Department for Communities (Historic Environment Division)
- Condition
- Partial ruin
- Access
- Limited tour days
Pinpoint
Quay Brae, Ardglass, Downpatrick BT30 7RG
Jordan's Castle is a small tower house in Ardglass that opens only for limited stretches over summer - reviewers who turn up outside those windows consistently find it locked, with no information boards to make up for it. Those expecting a substantial castle experience come away disappointed; this is a modest tower, not a grand fortification.
Worth the trip
The cannon at the front and the tower's compact, well-preserved exterior - about as much as most visitors get to see.
Before you go
It's locked outside its limited summer opening, and reviewers report no on-site information to explain what you're looking at when it is closed - confirm it's open before making a special trip.
With only a handful of reviews, opinions are mixed and lean toward disappointment: several visitors found the castle locked with no way inside and no information boards to explain its history, and at least one found it underwhelming overall. It's a small site right in the centre of town, and reviewers suggest it could be presented better with a bit more investment.
Ardglass tower house; limited summer opening
“situated right in the center of the town, with a red phone box at the top side.”- Lan's Pics, visitor review
Common questions about Jordan's Castle
Where is Jordan's Castle?
Jordan's Castle is in County Down, Northern Ireland, at Quay Brae, Ardglass, Downpatrick BT30 7RG.
How do you visit Jordan's Castle?
Jordan's Castle opens on limited tour days rather than every day, and is looked after by Department for Communities (Historic Environment Division). Because the dates are restricted, check with the operator and book ahead before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Jordan's Castle?
The cannon at the front and the tower's compact, well-preserved exterior - about as much as most visitors get to see.
Is Jordan's Castle a ruin or still intact?
Jordan's Castle is a partial ruin - Ardglass tower house; limited summer opening.
