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Mount Stewart's Amazing Microclimate Science Week Walk

Explore Mount Stewart’s exotic gardens on a 2.5 km walk with the National Trust and University of Bristol, discovering how climate data informs the sustainability of plants facing storms, sea level rise, and extreme weather.

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Join the gardening and research team from an ongoing National Trust and University of Bristol weather observation project on a 2.5km walk around Mount Stewart to learn more about this unique garden, its flora and how climate data can be used to help plan for its future.

Ticket price includes entry to Mount Stewart.

Mount Stewart is proud to be taking part in the NI Science Festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events focusing on the wonders of science, technology, engineering arts and mathematics.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £3.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Age 14 plus

Meeting point

Mount Stewart visitor reception.

What to bring and wear

Weather appropriate clothing.

Upcoming events

Heart of Sound – Sound Bath Experience for World Sound Healing Day 

Join Tessa Ann from The Sound Healing Spa for a deeply nourishing Sound Bath Experience at Mount Stewart, held on World Sound Healing Day, which beautifully coincides with St Valentine’s Day. A day devoted to love, connection and the heart.

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on
14 Feb 2026
at 11:30 to 13:00

March Book Fair 

In celebration of World Book Day head to Mount Stewart for the second-hand book fair.

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on
5 Mar to 8 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 3 other dates or times

Easter Egg hunt at Mount Stewart 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Mount Stewart on an Easter trail.

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on
28 Mar to 7 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 10 other dates or times

Pet Nose Day 2026 

The award-winning event returns. Come along with your four legged friend and enter County Down's cutest Dog Show and more. Meet local animal charities and learn about their valuable work.

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on
26 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00