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European Heritage Weekend (EHOD) at Ardress House

Ardress House will be celebrating European Heritage Open Day on Sat 12 September 2026 with FREE ENTRY for all into the estate. Come and meet our staff and volunteers, and learn more about the amazing places we look after.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

European Heritage Open Days is an annual event celebrating local architecture, history and culture, which takes place across Europe on the second weekend in September. Each year over 250 places open their doors and organise events for EHOD across Northern Ireland. It is a once a year opportunity for curious families, architect lovers and heritage enthusiasts to explore buildings and exclusive sites.

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The basics

Accessibility

Blue Badge parking available adjacent to Visitor Reception. Accessible toilets and farmyard. Farmyard has accessible path around perimeter of cobbled farmyard. Ground floor house accessible. Lady's Mile walk uneven in places.

Meeting point

Visitors Reception

Upcoming events

Bat Talk and Walk at Ardress House 

Discover more about the exciting lives of the bats that live in the grounds of Ardress House

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on
7 Aug 2026
at 20:00 to 22:00

Blacksmith Forge Demonstrations at Ardress 

The blacksmith forge at Ardress will open the first Sunday of the month for the summer months.

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on
6 Sep 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00

Food & Cider Weekend Afternoon Tea at Ardress House 

Indulge in an exquisite Afternoon Tea experience set within the atmospheric Threshing Barn at Ardress, where rustic charm meets refined elegance.

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on
6 Sep 2026
at 15:00 to 17:00

Apple Sundays at Ardress 

Experience the delights of Autumn's apple harvest at Ardress House.

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on
27 Sep to 11 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 17:00+ 2 other dates or times