Ardress House

Important notice -

Our countryside space is open. We ask all visitors to follow NI Executive guidance to stay local and maintain social distancing. If the car park is full, please respect local communities and emergency services and come back another time.

17th-century house with elegant 18th-century decoration and a traditional farmyard

More about this place

Snow capped Mournes from Murlough National Nature Reserve

What's open in Northern Ireland 

In line with NI Executive guidance, our houses, shops and visitor centres remain closed. Our outdoor spaces are open for local walkers to enjoy and cafes will offer a limited take-away service. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. The safety of our staff, volunteers, visitors and local communities remains our priority. We urge people to follow government guidance and stay local.

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Things to see and do

Explore Ardress

Walker on track through hedges of white hawthorn blossom

Follow the Countryside Code 

With more people than ever enjoying our coast and countryside places, we’re asking for your help in looking after them during your visit. Please help us protect wildlife and landscapes by following the Countryside Code, which includes taking any litter home with you and not lighting a barbecue or campfire.

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Lady's Mile  

The Lady’s Mile is a circular walk bordering part of the 100 acre estate of Ardress. It was planted in the 1800’s by the Ensor family and while oak predominates, ash, beech, lime, horse chestnut, sycamore and Scot’s pine trees are also present.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Ardress House on the National Trust Collections website

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