HBO has settled into a very comfortable habit of turning remote corners of Europe into Westeros, and A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms keeps that tradition alive. The show follows Ser Duncan the Tall and Egg long before dragons ruined everyone’s property prices, which means the landscapes are a bit less scorched and a lot more grounded.
I started digging into the filming trail with the same energy I bring to hunting down the cheapest festival tickets. There is something fun about recognising a ridge or courtyard on screen and thinking hang on, I have definitely seen that on a tourist board’s Instagram. This guide walks through every confirmed location so far, along with a few logical suspects based on production movements and insider chatter.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has become HBO’s old faithful. Crews know the terrain, the infrastructure is already tuned for large scale fantasy shoots, and you can barely step outside Belfast without bumping into a brooding hill that looks ready for a sword fight.
Belfast Studios
Titanic Studios continues to act as the home base. Most interior sets for inns, keeps and the quieter travel scenes are built here. Expect the show to lean heavily on atmospheric lighting, cobbled textures and the kind of wooden interiors that make you want to order ale even if you have never liked ale.
Tollymore Forest
Tollymore is a strong candidate for early-season travel sequences. The forest has that ancient, slightly enchanted look without straying into full fairy tale. If you watched the original series, you might recognise the blend of pine needles, mist and geological drama.
Castle Ward
Although used in a very recognisable way in Game of Thrones, Castle Ward continues to attract HBO productions. It has those sturdy medieval lines that directors love for establishing shots. If it appears at all, it will likely be repurposed for a minor holdfast rather than anything tied to the major houses.
Republic of Ireland
Production spotted in the Republic of Ireland raised eyebrows because it hints at a broader scope. A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms is more intimate than the Targaryen sagas, but it still needs variety in its backdrops.
County Wicklow
Wicklow’s mountains, glens and rivers are practically begging for troubadours and travelling knights. They offer the perfect terrain for Duncan and Egg’s road adventure tone. Wide open spaces help the story breathe and give us a break from the political pressure cookers of other Westeros timelines.
Powerscourt Estate
Although not confirmed, the estate is known for allowing shoots that require manicured grounds, grand stone terraces and stately gardens. If the show needs a lord’s seat that looks important but not too flashy, this is the place.
Spain
Spain has quietly become one of HBO’s favourite creative playgrounds. With weather that behaves better than my sleep schedule and architecture that covers everything from Moorish palaces to medieval fortresses, it is easy to see why.
Cáceres
If any single city on the planet naturally looks like it charges taxes in dragons, it is Cáceres. The old quarter provides tight lanes, sun-bleached stone and an easy sense of history. It could act as a stand-in for various Riverlands or Crownlands towns. Expect it to appear whenever Duncan and Egg require a bustling settlement that feels genuinely old.
Trujillo Castle
Trujillo Castle has the height, presence and weathered stone finish that instantly reads as Westeros. It is a smart choice for any lordly seat encountered during their travels. The structure is visually imposing but not too polished, which matches the grounded style of the Dunk and Egg stories.
Wales
When production trucks rolled into Wales, fans immediately started guessing which castles would make the cut. Wales has more fortifications than I have unfinished streaming queues, so the options were plenty.
Carreg Cennen Castle
Perched dramatically on a limestone cliff, this ruin looks ready to host a tense midnight scene or an argument between knights who really need a nap. The silhouette alone sells the atmosphere.
Castell Coch
With its red towers and fairytale charm, Castell Coch seems almost too pretty for classic Westeros grit. Still, with careful framing and selective lighting, it could serve as a minor noble’s residence or training yard.
Why These Locations Fit the Story
A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms is more intimate than the other Westeros shows. It focuses on two travellers, their moral compass and the people they meet along the way. That requires landscapes that feel lived in rather than grandiose. These places deliver rough tracks, old walls, towns with crooked roofs and hills that look like they have seen a thousand years of weather.
The show pulls away from massive armies and firestorms, leaning instead on muddy boots and earnest ideals. These filming spots match that vibe perfectly. You can almost imagine the clatter of Duncan’s armour echoing down a real stone corridor instead of a green screen room.
Planning Your Own Visit
If you like the idea of following the trail set by a giant knight and a very opinionated boy, most of these locations are open to the public. Northern Ireland remains the easiest route for dedicated fans, with strong tourism infrastructure and guided tours. Spain and Wales offer more variety if you are mixing sightseeing with a proper holiday.
Bring comfortable shoes, a power bank and the willingness to climb more steps than you thought reasonable for fun. At least you will get good photos and bragging rights.
