Things to see & do

Places to visit

Long view across the parkland to Florence Court © NTPL/John Millar

There's something for all the family at Florence Court

Where can you scramble over the world’s most amazing landscape of polygonal stone columns, stroll along the lakeside walks of inspirational gardens, catch a glimpse of amazing seabirds and discover fascinating heritage and artefacts? The answer of course is at National Trust places to visit in Northern Ireland.

Spectacular wildlife haven

Sheep and drowned drumlins at Strangford Lough in the pink light of the dusk © NTPL/Joe Cornish

Breathtaking natural beauty and great for walking and wildlife

Strangford Lough is a unique and wonderful place of immense international importance for nature conservation. It is the largest sea Lough in the British Isles and one of only three designated Marine Nature Reserves in the UK. A dedicated team of National Trust wardens and volunteers based at Mount Stewart have carefully manage the habitats and monitor the wildlife.

Countryside Highlights

A special place

Looking across Lough Coole towards the mansion © Bernie Brown

The area is characterised by old, open-grown trees and shrubs

© Bernie Brown

Castle Coole has been designated an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency due to its rich parkland habitat and associated species.  The historic Castle Coole park, which can be traced back to the 17th-century.