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.
Times
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
Blacksmith Forge Demonstrations at Ardress
The blacksmith forge at Ardress will open the first Sunday of the month for the summer months.
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.
Apple Sundays at Ardress
Experience the delights of Autumn's apple harvest at Ardress House.