Mount Stewart

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.

Mount Stewart has more than five and a half miles of beautiful walking trails for you to explore. Discover a rich landscape of farmland, woodland, monuments and buildings, and a breathtaking hidden glen as you explore the historic demesne.

This double portrait of Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry and her son, George, was painted three years before Lawrence’s death, and is one of his grandest portraits.

This painting from the collection at Mount Stewart, County Down shows Hambletonian, the greatest racehorse of his day, being rubbed down after his great victory at Newmarket. It's a masterpiece of animal portraiture by George Stubbs.

The people who made and lived at Mount Stewart are connected to many significant events in Irish, British and European history, from the Congress of Vienna to the First World War. Lead Curator Frances Bailey summarises the significant events and people that underpin Mount Stewart’s history.

Considered to be one of the most outstanding gardens in the world, the neo-classical house at Mount Stewart has been the much loved Irish home of the Stewart family, Marquesses of Londonderry for over 250 years. After a major restoration project, it now reflects the era from the 1920s to the 1950s.

Learn more about items of international importance to the Londonderry family history including portraits and memorabilia.

Just two years after barn owl nesting boxes were introduced to the estate, we are celebrating the arrival of four barn owl chicks.

Mount Stewart is home to a healthy population of red squirrels. A rare sight in Northern Ireland, discover where you are most likely to spot one and learn about the work we are doing to protect them into the future.

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

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, local crafts or even a treat for yourself, you'll find something lovely to take home.

Since it first opened, our second-hand book shop has grown from a few books on a single table to a proper venue. Why not support us by picking up a book or two on your next visit?

This year a team of volunteers will be cataloguing, cleaning and digitising the darkroom collection of avid photographer Theresa, Lady Londonderry and her son Reginald. Keep up to date with our latest discoveries.

An ambitious project is underway at Mount Stewart to catalogue over 4,500 texts and make them digitally accessible to all

Mount Stewart’s walled garden is one of the gardens hoping to benefit from our Walled Gardens appeal which aims to restore these treasured growing spaces.