Mount Stewart

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.

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.

We're excited to open new walking trails taking in Mount Stewart's wider demesne. Take a walk through the woodland and countryside and get a glimpse of places which many have never seen before.

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.

This year's theme celebrates a wealth of plants and gardening. Talks include: The Collections of Frank Kingdon-Ward, Gardening in the Balearic Islands and The most exciting and inspirational gardens of the world.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

The Central Hall floor restoration is nearing completion, revealing the original Scrabo stone floor which dates back to the 1840’s and bringing the central hall back to its heyday glory and returning it to the style which Edith, Lady Londonderry originally intended.

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

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.

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

‘Muck in at Mount Stewart’ days are specifically designed to give families with children of all ages an opportunity to work together on a particular project, helping us look after this special place for years to come.

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.

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