Northern Ireland

Catch a butterfly at Crom in Fermanagh
Beach art at Murlough
Fly a kite at Downhill Demesne and come along for the Kite Festival in August
Make memories at The Argory this summer

Catch a butterfly at Crom in Fermanagh
Beach art at Murlough
Fly a kite at Downhill Demesne and come along for the Kite Festival in August
Make memories at The Argory this summer

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

Places to visit

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Murlough NNR beach — Murlough National Nature Reserve

Beautiful beaches in Northern Ireland

With fantastic beaches close to home pack a picnic and towel, or wellies and a rain coat, and go play on our golden sands.

Top beaches

Spring into summer

Summer walks in Northern Ireland

From gentle strolls through blossoming gardens, to hill top climbs and challenging coastal paths, we have summer walking trails for all abilities...

Summer wildlife at National Trust in Northern Ireland

Summer wildlife in Northern Ireland

From fluttering butterflies to playful seals and swooping swifts, there’s an abundance of wildlife to discover at our places throughout the summer months...

family enjoying the Lady's Mile Walk at Ardress House

Top Family Walks in Northern Ireland

The world’s biggest playground is right outside your front door, so create unforgettable memories and share some quality time exploring the great outdoors on a fun family walk today.

Where will you explore today?

Perfect picnic spots in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland offers an abundance of great places to picnic. From charming coastal spots, to magical woodlands; intimate walled gardens and rolling countryside, there's no shortage of places to unpack your hamper and enjoy the view...

Top summer gardens in Northern Ireland

With striking colours, perfumed scents and relaxing spaces to take in the view, our gardens are wonderful places to visit during the summer months.

Dog walking in Northern Ireland

We look after miles of outdoor space in Northern Ireland where well behaved dogs and their owners are very welcome to come and enjoy the scenery...

Time for outdoor adventures

Take on our 50 things challenge this summer at a National Trust place near your

Take on our 50 things summer challenge

How many of our 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ challenges will you complete this summer? See what fun you can get up to this summer at one of our places near you...

Explore the outdoors at one of our great natural play areas

Play the natural way

We’ve some fantastic natural play areas at our places and everything you need for a really wild time.

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Looking after nature in Northern Ireland

With your support we are looking after land in ways that give nature space to regenerate, allowing wildlife to return. Here’s a little of what we are doing…

News and conservation

Keep up to date with our latest news stories

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.

Mussenden Temple Downhill Demesne is a stunning wedding location

Weddings in Northern Ireland

Say 'I do' in style with a wedding or civil partnership at one of our special places in Northern Ireland.

Strangford Lough

Rock Pool Picnic

Sat 24 Jun 2017

10:30-12:30

Young wildlife enthusiasts will love this day out at the magical Kearney Village on the Outer Ards Peninsula.

Minnowburn

Get Mellow in the Meadow

Sat 24 Jun 2017

11:00-12:30

Enjoy a mellow walk through a wild flower meadow at Minnowburn. Not just a look at the wild flowers growing there, we will look at the insects and evidence of the mammals that use the meadow as a home and food source.

Crom

Outdoor Adventures

Sun 25 Jun 2017

13:00-17:00

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of outdoor activities celebrating the beauty of wildlife at Crom. Take part in craft activities, bug hunts, woodland trails and more.

Mount Stewart

Jazz in the Gardens

Sun 25 Jun 2017

14:00-16:30

Bring your picnic and settle down on the lawn with your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon jazz session.

Mount Stewart

Car Bazaar

Sat 01 Jul 2017

09:00-12:00

Come along and sell your unwanted items or browse around the many stalls and pick up a few treasures.

Minnowburn

Portmuck Geology Walk

Sat 01 Jul 2017

14:00-16:00

Discover the fascinating geological features around Portmuck harbour and how they helped shape the history of the local area. Organised in partnership with Earth Science Ireland.

What's on in Northern Ireland

Download our What's On 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.