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What's on this Autumn

Family enjoying a stroll through Rowallane Garden in autumn
Family enjoying a stroll through Rowallane Garden in autumn | © NTI

Make the most of autumn with the whole family at National Trust places across Northern Ireland. From colourful woodland walks and seasonal trails to creative activities and spooky Halloween adventures, there’s plenty to keep little explorers entertained. Wrap up warm, embrace the changing season and discover new ways to enjoy family time together in the great outdoors.

Your National Trust Northern Ireland Autumn Itinerary

Family at Harvest Fair Florence Court
Family enjoying the Harvest Fair at Florence Court | © Ronan McGrade

Family fun this Halloween

Looking for some spooky family fun this Halloween? From GIANT legends and ancient folklore to creepy trails, magical stories and autumn adventures, National Trust places across Northern Ireland are getting into the Halloween spirit. Get ready to explore Castle Ward’s Castle Weird Hallowe’en Trail, encounter strange creatures on the Frightful Fernery at Mount Stewart, and discover where the story of Halloween comes to life at the Giant’s Causeway. There’s also plenty of seasonal fun to discover at Rowallane Garden, with spooky trails, games and activities for little ones.

Mount Stewart Gets Strange 

This Halloween, Mount Stewart becomes Mount Strange! Follow the Magic Ink Pot trail through the House or brave the Frightful Fernery trail outdoors, where strange sightings and spooky surprises await from 24 October to 1 November. Do you dare seek them out?

A little witch in the garden

Castle Ward becomes Castle Weird 

From 24 October to 1 November, follow a creepy crawly trail through the grounds, inspired by Mary Ward’s fascinating creations. With spooky surprises, magical crafts and family fun along the way, dare you discover what’s lurking at Castle Weird?

Family walking in the woodland at Castle Ward, County Down

Rowallane Garden 

From 25 October–1 November, get ready for Rowallowe’en fun in the garden, with outdoor games, spooky trails, a scary movie-making studio and a mysterious creature causing trouble in the Walled Garden.

Kids halloween trail

Giants Causeway 

This Halloween, step into a world of myths, legends and ancient Irish folklore at the Giant’s Causeway, from 28–31 October. Discover GIANT tales, uncover the traditions of Samhain, and explore the place where the story of Halloween comes to life.

Giants Causeway Halloween

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