Discover more at Springhill
Find out when Springhill is open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.
Eating and shopping at Springhill
Visit the Well-Read Bookshop at Springhill to browse a carefully curated selection of books and find your next great read.
The Well Read bookshop
You'll find the second-hand bookshop is located in the Laundry yard at Springhill . It's a great place to steal away some quiet time during a visit.
We have a large selection of fiction and a wide variety of non-fiction including cookery, gardening, history, travel and much more. We also have a lovely children’s corner.
The bookshop at Springhill has been in operation since the 1980’s. It resided in the 18th century Gate Lodge since 2014 and recently made the move to in its current location in 2023.
The shop is run and cared for entirely by volunteers. A large group of regular customers and contributors have been established. The money raised is used for various projects across the property. Most recently the rejuvenation of the shell house wall in the Dutch Garden, as well as the restoration of dining room chairs in the main house.
Funding conservation
The books are simply priced and generally our suggested donation is £1 for paperback and £2 for hardbacks. All profits from the sale of books go towards our conservation projects across the Springhill estate.
Donate your old books
Without the donation of books; paperbacks, hardbacks, fiction, non-fiction and children's books, we wouldn't be able to keep the shelves stacked and shop going.
If you'd like to donate some books, please give our main office a call on 028 86 748 210 or email springhill@nationaltrust.org.uk to arrange to drop them off, or simply bring them with you on your next visit to Springhill and our welcome staff in Visitor Reception will be happy to help.
Thank you
It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.
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Step back in history on a visit to Springhill, often referred to as 'one of the prettiest houses in Ulster'.
Places to eat
Discover a range of cafés, restaurants and tea-rooms at the places in our care across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find a place to eat near you, as well as special deals and allergen information.
Second-hand bookshops
Pick up a book from a second-hand bookshop to keep or share. Every purchase will raise funds for conservation projects at the places in our care.
Treat yourself
Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop.
Places to eat in Northern Ireland
Tuck into a great day out with our places to eat and drink across Northern Ireland. As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, settle into a cosy corner for warming soups, freshly baked scones and hearty seasonal fare. Whether it’s a rustic tea-room filled with the scent of autumn spices or a historic inn offering comfort beside the fire, dine surrounded by nature’s golden glow and centuries of heritage.
