Mount Stewart

Important notice -

Access towards the front of the Mansion house will be restricted due to tree works. An alternative route will be in place, please speak to our Welcome team at Reception.We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Neo-classical house and celebrated gardens

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Gardeners Question Time

Mount Stewart to Host BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time  

Mount Stewart to Host BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time Summer Garden Party 2018

Lord Londonderry's Sitting Room at Mount Stewart

Discover the magnificent house 

The Londonderry’s family home reopened its doors in April 2015 following a three year £8 million restoration programme. Come and see how this transformation has changed the house.

A view of the Italian Garden at Mount Stewart

Explore our world class gardens 

With a rich tapestry of design and great planting artistry that was the hallmark of Edith, Lady Londonderry, visit Mount Stewart's gardens in County Down, recently voted in the top ten gardens in the world.

Children playing with the stegosaurus statue at Mount Stewart, County Down

Children's activities at Mount Stewart 

There are lots of things for families with kids to see and do at Mount Stewart. Take a look at our guide and start planning your adventure.

Edith,Lady Londonderry, Lady Mairi Bury, Lady Theresa Chetwynd-Talbot

Women and Power  

Throughout 2018, the National Trust will be celebrating the centenary of the Representation of People Act which brought the vote to some women for the first time. To mark this historic moment, we will be celebrating the lives and legacies of the women who made our places special. At Mount Stewart our focus will be on the women of the Londonderry family whilst exploring perceptions of power

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Jazz in the Gardens

Sun 29 Apr 2018
14:00-16:30
Bring your picnic and settle down on the lawn with your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of jazz in the beautiful gardens at Mount Stewart.

Monthly Birdwatching

Wed 02 May 2018
10:30-12:00
Mount Stewart and surrounds is an ornithologist's delight with a wide range of feathered friends calling it home throughout the year.

Car Bazaar

Sat 05 May 2018
09:00-12:00
Come along and sell your unwanted items or browse around the many stalls and pick up a few treasures.

Twilight at the Trust

Fri 18 May 2018
18:30-22:00
As 2018 marks 100 years since women won the right to vote, in conjunction with the National Trust, Twilight At The Trust is raising a salute to the centenary of women's suffrage.

BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time Summer Garden Party

Sat 09 Jun 2018
11:00-12:00
BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time comes to Mount Stewart.

Creative Gardens: Writing Poetry at Mount Stewart

Wed 18 Jul 2018
18:00-20:00
Join Erin Halliday, award-winning poet and creative writing tutor, author of 'Chrysalis' and 'Pharmakon', for a six-week course writing poetry inspired by the history, family, collection, and grounds of Mount Stewart
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Eating and shopping

The Tea Room at Mount Stewart

Grab something delicious in the Tea Room 

All of the food we sell is made on-site by our Cook and Baker from the best local and seasonal produce. We use the National Trust Cookbook as well as local recipes to create an enticing menu for our visitors.

Sellers at Mount Stewart Car Bazaar

Find your own Treasures at our Car Bazaar 

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

Visitors browsing in a National Trust shops

Gift Shop 

At Mount Stewart we have a wide variety of things to buy in our gift shop. Whether you're looking for a gift or souvenir or even a treat for yourself, you'll find something lovely to take home.

The second hand bookshop at Mount Stewart

Settle down with a good book 

Our secondhand book shop is an absolute haven for bookworms. Pick up a great read to take home with you.

Visitors looking at potted plants for sale

Take home a plant 

At Mount Stewart you can pick up the more unusual species of plants that we grow in our own gardens.

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Wildlife

Bluebells in the woodland

Spring wildlife 

Spring is a unique time to be at Mount Stewart as the gardens and woodland come alive with new the arrival of new wildlife.

Find out more about spring wildlife
A red squirrel sitting on the branch of a tree

Red squirrels 

Mount Stewart is home to a healthy population of red squirrels. They are rarely seen in Northern Ireland nowadays, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled.

A blue tit sitting on a branch

Monthly birdwatching 

Join our resident bird-enthusiast on a monthly bird watching tour around Mount Stewart gardens and the wider demesne.

A small tortoiseshell butterfly on a buddleiay

Habitats 

Our grounds host a number of natural habitats in which animals and plants can flourish.

Go walking

The lake at Mount Stewart, County Down
A red squirrel resting on the branch of a tree
Two women walking along one of the demesne trails at Mount Stewart

Lake walk 

Feed the birds on the lake, then explore Tir N’an Òg and visit the white stag.

Red Squirrel trail 

How many of these little critters will you spot? A great walk for kids and adults alike.

Red Trail 

Discover our brand new trails out in the wider demesne. The Red Trail is a brilliant walk for families and dog walkers.

A couple walking their dog on a path lined with trees

Keep fit at Mount Stewart 

Begin the New Year with your new fitness regime at Mount Stewart. We have beautiful walks for all ages and abilities to enjoy and afterwards you can enjoy that cappuccino in the tea room guilt free.

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Our work

Ministerial Box which was owned by Charles Stewart Henry Vane- Tempest- Stewart, 7th Marquess of Londonderry (1878- 1949)

Lord Londonderry's ministerial box returns to Mount Stewart 

We have just taken possession of the Ministerial Box of the 7th Marquess – lost from the Collection some years ago and now reunited with Mount Stewart. This acquisition has been made possible with funding from NT and purchased with assistance from the NIMC Acquisition Fund

A map of the house at Mount Stewart

Restoring Mount Stewart house 

Our restoration project saw the house brought back to how it looked when it was home to the 7th Marchioness Edith, Lady Londonderry.

A computer screen showing Mount Stewart's online blogs

Read our blogs online 

We're very proud of the work we do at Mount Stewart each day. Find out more about the work we do behind the scenes.

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Get involved

Orange bunting with the National Trust logo on it

Enjoy members' only social events 

The North Down & Ards Association is a vibrant and welcoming group for National Trust members, organising a wide range of year-round activities which make National Trust membership even more enjoyable and worthwhile.

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Groups

An older man and a young woman planting in the gardens

Volunteering at Mount Stewart 

Join our team of volunteers - make new friends, learn new skills and help us to inspire and excite our visitors.

A group of people visiting the gardens

Group visits to Mount Stewart 

Mount Stewart is a fantastic place to visit with a group. Find out more about what we offer and how you could spend a day out here.

School children hunting for bugs at Mount Stewart

Education groups 

Mount Stewart is a place of imagination, exploration and discovery and is the perfect destination for pupils of all ages.

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Venue hire

A wedding ceremony at the Temple of the Winds at Mount Stewart

Weddings at Mount Stewart 

Mount Stewart boasts a stunning setting for any wedding or civil ceremony - we'll ensure you have the perfect day.

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Art and collections

Our collections

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

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