Northern Ireland

Truly breathtaking, from the legendary basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway to the haunting Fermanagh lakeland

Places to visit

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Christmas at The Argory — The Argory looks magical at Christmas

Celebrate Christmas in Northern Ireland

T'is the season to be jolly

Enjoy free entrance to the Giant's Causeway visitor centre with a National Lottery ticket on 13 December

National Trust NI says special thank you to National Lottery players

See what places in Northern Ireland you can visit for free from 5-7 December with a National Lottery ticket or scratch card...

Festive fun this Christmas…in Northern Ireland

We’ve got Christmas all wrapped up with a bumper list of festive things to see and do this winter...

Plan your perfect winter break at Crom, Fermanagh

Escape to one of our cosy holiday cottages in Crom, Fermanagh this winter and enjoy quality time with your loved ones in a stunning setting surrounded by nature.

Where will you explore today?

Mount Stewart Women Power Nancy Astor Edith Londonderry

Faces of Change: Votes for Women Touring Exhibition comes to Mount Stewart

Now open, this exciting exhibition will run in Mount Stewart until 3 February 2019, Thursday-Sunday, 11am-2.30pm.

What's on in Northern Ireland

Download our Days Out guide and find out what's happening at a National Trust site near you. Enjoy walks, fairs, gardens, wildlife spotting and family fun in Northern Ireland.

Things to do on a rainy day in Northern Ireland

Don't let the rain keep you indoors. There's lots of fun to be had indoors and out at one of our special places near you...

Time for outdoor adventures

Little Rangers on Big Missions

Turn your kids into Little Rangers by taking part in one of our Big Missions to help nature

Discover our local wildlife

Our coast, woodlands and countryside are home to a rich and diverse collection of insects, animals, flora and fauna, all waiting to be discovered

Castle Ward

Santa's House

Wed 12 Dec 2018

+ 7 other dates

16:00-20:00

Make magical Christmas memories when you come to Castle Ward to visit Santa and Mrs Claus.

Mount Stewart

Faces of Change: Votes for Women

Thu 13 Dec 2018

+ 31 other dates

11:00-14:30

Inspired by the centenary anniversary of Women’s Suffrage, our forthcoming partnership with the National Portrait Gallery “Faces of Change ‘Votes for Women’ , will bring a significant collection of national importance to Northern Ireland

Mount Stewart

Baby's First Christmas FULLY BOOKED

Thu 13 Dec 2018

+ 2 other dates

12:00-14:00

A baby's first Christmas is very special, so why not treat the family to a delicious afternoon tea. Enjoy the festive fare and have time to take your own photos of your little one with Santa and Mrs Claus

Mount Stewart

Santa at Mount Stewart FULLY BOOKED

Thu 13 Dec 2018

+ 7 other dates

14:00-15:00

+ other times

***FULLY BOOKED***

Castle Coole

Gingerbread Decorating

Thu 13 Dec 2018

+ 5 other dates

14:30-19:00

As part of our 12 Days' of Christmas at Castle Coole festivities.. Visit the Tallow-House Tearoom to collect your yummy homebaked gingerbread man and get started with the festive decorating!

Castle Coole

Magical Christmas at Castle Coole

Thu 13 Dec 2018

+ 5 other dates

14:45-15:15

+ other times

At Christmas, Castle Coole transforms into a magical Christmas wonderland. Visit Castle Coole to check on how the elves are preparing for Christmas this year, and visit Santa and Mrs Claus by the range in the kitchen.

Our work

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Find out what's happening at our places across Northern Ireland

The original stone floor in the central hall at Mount Stewart

Conservation projects in Northern Ireland

As a conservation charity we work to protect and conserve our special places for the enjoyment of everyone, for ever. Read about our latest projects here.