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Highlights

Located along the Bregagh Road in Antrim, this famous avenue of giant beech trees started to attract tourists when it was featured as one of the epic locations of the popular HBO series, the Game of Thrones. You can easily find it when you travel to Antrim because people will definitely point you in the right direction as it is one of the 12 best road trips in Great Britain.

Location

Located along the Bregagh Road in Antrim, this famous avenue of giant beech trees started to attract tourists when it was featured as one of the epic locations of the popular HBO series, the Game of Thrones. You can easily find it when you travel to Antrim because people will definitely point you in the right direction as it is one of the 12 best road trips in Great Britain.

History

Although this adventure spot in Northern Ireland became popular just recently, this enchanting avenue of beech trees has been in existence since 1775. The owner of the estate, centuries ago, planted 150 beech trees along the road leading to his property to create an imposing ambiance. Little did he know, this avenue of beech trees will remain centuries after, and will become a tourist attraction, and a filming location. As of today, more than 80 out of the 150 trees are still intact, attracting couples from around the world to have an adventure elopement here.

Ceremony

Couples don’t usually hold the ceremony in this exact location because there is a traffic ban on the road. To protect the trees and their roots, the authorities implemented a law banning vehicles from traveling along this road.

To go around it, couples would usually tie the knot on the cliff nearby, which is equally epic and astounding. There’s also a beautiful chapel made for the most intimate occasions where couples can have a solemn ceremony right before their great adventure. There are two great options that will surely suit the taste of adventurous couples who want the extraordinary for their big day. The first option is fitting for a great outdoors type of elopement, while the other is for a more lowkey and traditional ceremony indoors. Both options are located near the GOT photoshoot location in Co. Antrim.

Photoshoot

After saying your I dos at your selected location, head on to this enchanting spot for an unforgettable photoshoot that you will treasure forever! Pose in the middle of the avenue and let the enchanting beech trees frame your photos. Walk, run, hug, kiss, and just be carefree as you appreciate the beauty of this unique location in Antrim. Whether it’s a bright summer day, or a rainy autumn afternoon, this adventure spot promises a great experience and extraordinary wedding photos that will remind you of that once-in-a-lifetime adventure elopement in Northern Ireland.