Springhill

When the National Trust received Springhill house in 1957, it contained one of the most remarkable historic libraries in Ireland - going back to the middle of the 17th century.

There are lots of exciting new things to come and see and do at Springhill. We have both a children’s play area, called The Costume Closet, as well as a costume exhibition in the museum called 'Naturally Inspired, Beautifully Attired'.

Discover new spaces at Springhill...this display will give you a look at some bugs up close, the power of light on an object and what it does as a consequence and also a look at how much dust we can collect after a good clean.

Come and visit Springhill’s exciting natural play area, offering an amazing place for children to explore, run wild and have hours of endless fun!

Enjoy a stroll on a historic path as laid out by ‘Good Will’ in the late 1600’s. It’s a favourite walking route of the generations of Lennox-Conynghams who once lived here.

Enjoy splendid views of Slieve Gallion on this path that runs along the perimeter of the estate, marked by the great oaks and a ring of trees where the sawpit was once located.