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Conservation project

The conservation project has already started taking shape © National Trust / Mount Stewart / iStock / NTPL / John Hammond

The conservation project has already started taking shape

2012 sees the beginning of a new journey at Mount Stewart. The house has just embarked on a 3 year project which will involve important conservation work to the Grade A listed building.

Setting the example of sustainability

A plant mosaic made by children exploring the Mount Stewart gardens © Mount Stewart

A plant mosaic made by children exploring the Mount Stewart gardens

Helped by the unique microclimate on the Ards Peninsula, Mount Stewart manages the largest plant collection in the National Trust's ownership.

We have found it is proving to be a valuable haven for some rare plants threatened by climate change in their native habitats.

The Garden Conservation Plan

There was once a lawn running to a swimming pool on Strangford Lough © Mount Stewart

The plan will guide us in looking after this wonderful garden 'for ever, for everyone'.