Gardens at Mount Stewart

The garden reflects a rich tapestry of design and great planting artistry that was the hallmark of Edith, Lady Londonderry. The mild climate of Strangford Lough allows astonishing levels of planting experimentation. The formal areas exude a strong Mediterranean feel and resemble an Italian villa landscape; the wooded areas support a range of plants from all corners of the world, ensuring something to see whatever the season.

The Italian Garden at Mount Stewart, Northern Ireland
Large Cypress hedges line the edges of the Spanish Garden
The Sunk Garden
Visit the fountain in the Mairi Garden
Walk among beautiful plants in the Italian Garden

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The Italian Garden at Mount Stewart, Northern Ireland
Large Cypress hedges line the edges of the Spanish Garden
The Sunk Garden
Visit the fountain in the Mairi Garden
Walk among beautiful plants in the Italian Garden

The fountain depicting Lady Mairi as a child in the Mairi Garden at Mount Stewart — Visit the quiet and tranquil Mairi Garden

Mount Stewart's 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.

Enjoy the lake

The seven acre lake looks stunning no matter what the season. Paths lined with Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Magnolias lead you around the banks of the lake which are planted with Primulas, Irises, and large-leafed Gunneras.

The rose garden at Mount Stewart cir.1960

Discover the walled garden

Take a walk through the Walled Garden. We are currently restoring this area to save the rose garden and home of one of the oldest grape vines in the UK and Ireland, 'The White Syrian' planted in 1769.