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  1. A view of South Lawn side of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    A couple stroll through the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    A family visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
    A couple sit by the lake at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, with Lady Alice's Temple in the background
    A woman with two children sit on the steps of the South Lawn outside Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of a room with wooden floor, large rug, various paintings on the wall and 2 throne chairs
    A view of South Lawn side of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    Image is of the Lady Alice Temple with surrounding foliage
    A couple stroll through the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    A family visit Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
    A couple sit by the lake at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, with Lady Alice's Temple in the background
    A woman with two children sit on the steps of the South Lawn outside Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    Image is of woman and child looking at a crown on a cushion
    Image shows visitors viewing various paintings on the wall in one of the visiting rooms
    Image is of a room with wooden floor, large rug, various paintings on the wall and 2 throne chairs

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    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Come and explore Northern Ireland's royal residence, where worlds and minds meet. Relax in 100 acres of picturesque gardens, explore the State Rooms still used today and indulge in delicious food and drink in our café.

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    Catering

    • Licensed

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    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

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    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  2. Picture of Montalto House, Montalto Lake and Boathouse all within Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch.
    Friends looking at membership plans provided on a poster up on the wall at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Friends looking at  the impressive Bottle Room and displays in Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Picture of a delicious pie made with local produce available from The Cafe at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    A photograph of Montalto Estate wooden tree house towering ahead of you. This spectacular tree house was hand-built to a bespoke design on Montalto Es
    Photograph of a family walking through trails and gardens on Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Bluebells in a garden on Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Picture of Montalto House, Montalto Lake and Boathouse all within Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch.
    Friends looking at membership plans provided on a poster up on the wall at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Friends looking at  the impressive Bottle Room and displays in Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Picture of a delicious pie made with local produce available from The Cafe at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    A photograph of Montalto Estate wooden tree house towering ahead of you. This spectacular tree house was hand-built to a bespoke design on Montalto Es
    Photograph of a family walking through trails and gardens on Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.
    Bluebells in a garden on Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch.

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    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Spa Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 6100

    Gradings

    • Five Star Quality Assurance
    Five Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch is a mystical and enchanting estate, set in magnificent natural surroundings. Visitor experience includes access to the estate's beautiful gardens; historic walks and trails and an exciting play area where children…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement
    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  3. The Argory
    The Argory Park
    The Argory
    The Argory Park

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    Moy

    Address

    144 Derrycaw Road, Moy, County Armagh, BT71 6NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8778 4753

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    The Argory was built in the 1820s and its hilltop location offers wonderful views over the gardens and 320 acre wooded riverside estate.

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    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

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    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

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    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  4. Aerial view of Glenarm Castle & Gardens with the ocean beyond.
    Aerial view of Glenarm Castle & Gardens with the ocean beyond.

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    Glenarm

    Address

    Castle Demesne, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 2884 1203

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Crowned "Historic Houses 2023 Garden of the Year", Glenarm Castle and its walled gardens are a true national treasure. One of Ireland's oldest estates, and home to the Earls of Antrim, Glenarm Castle offers incredible garden walks, with stunning…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

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    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  5. Mount Stewart House
    Mount Stewart House and gardens
    Mount Stewart house and patio, sunlight filtering through greenery
    Mount Stewart House and Gardens, pond
    Mount Stewart house and gardens, sunken garden area
    Mount Stewart lake
    Photo of Mount Stewart trees with beautiful autumn foliage with hues of greens, oranges and browns
    A photograph of the Mount Stewart formal gardens to back of Estate house in bloom
    Photo of the bronze statue that commemorates the birth of Lady Mairi in 1921, surrounded by bells and cockle shells based on the nursery rhyme, set wi
    Image of the formal dining room inside of the Mount Stewart Estate House
    Mount Stewart House
    Mount Stewart House and gardens
    Mount Stewart house and patio, sunlight filtering through greenery
    Mount Stewart House and Gardens, pond
    Mount Stewart house and gardens, sunken garden area
    Mount Stewart lake
    Photo of Mount Stewart trees with beautiful autumn foliage with hues of greens, oranges and browns
    A photograph of the Mount Stewart formal gardens to back of Estate house in bloom
    Photo of the bronze statue that commemorates the birth of Lady Mairi in 1921, surrounded by bells and cockle shells based on the nursery rhyme, set wi
    Image of the formal dining room inside of the Mount Stewart Estate House

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    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4278 8387

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Mount Stewart is a stunning estate in the beautiful scenic area of Strangford Lough. The Formal Gardens are ranked as one of the top ten in the world and the within the house there are collections of national and international significance.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

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    Catering

    • Licensed

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    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
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    Florencecourt

    Address

    Florencecourt, Florencecourt, County Fermanagh, BT92 1DB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6634 8249

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Florence Court is a truly welcoming home. The house, formerly the home of the Cole family, Earls of Enniskillen, is surrounded by a large area of parkland, garden and woodland, with breathtaking views to Benaughlin and the Cuilcagh Mountains. You…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

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    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

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    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  7. A couple walking on a garden path with lots of trees and other plants.
    View through gates leading along a path with a pond to a small building.
    Clotworthy House at Antrim Castle Gardens
    Tree lined canal
    Aerial view of Antrim Castle Gardens
    View of Deerpark Bridge at Six Mile Water River
    Entrance at Antrim Castle Gardens
    Castle ruins
    A couple walking on a garden path with lots of trees and other plants.
    View through gates leading along a path with a pond to a small building.
    Clotworthy House at Antrim Castle Gardens
    Tree lined canal
    Aerial view of Antrim Castle Gardens
    View of Deerpark Bridge at Six Mile Water River
    Entrance at Antrim Castle Gardens
    Castle ruins

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    Antrim

    Address

    Randalstown Road, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4LH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9448 1338

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Garden

    Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House are hidden gems waiting to be explored. Filled with botanical beauty and heritage, you will find nothing like these 400 year old gardens anywhere else in Northern Ireland.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Free parking is available at 3 different car parks at the main site off the Randalstown Road with dedicated disabled parking bays and EV charging.
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    Saintfield

    Address

    Rowallane Gardens, Saintfield, County Down, BT24 7LH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9751 0131

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    This unique garden has grown from the 19th century beginnings of the Reverend John Moore and his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore. Their vision created a place where you can leave the world behind and immerse yourself in nature's beauty.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

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    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  9. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Enniskillen

    Address

    Castlecoole Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 6JY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6632 2690

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Castle Coole one of Ireland's finest Neo-classical houses, allowing visitors to glimpse what life was like in the home of the Earls of Belmore. Discover the story of the people who lived and worked below stairs as you explore the servants quarters.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  10. A couple and young child pictured through the arbour in Maghera Walled Garden.
    Couple sitting in Maghera Walled Garden
    A couple and a child looking at the flowers in Maghera Walled Garden.
    A couple and young child pictured through the arbour in Maghera Walled Garden.
    Couple sitting in Maghera Walled Garden
    A couple and a child looking at the flowers in Maghera Walled Garden.

    Maghera

    Address

    Church Street, Maghera, County Londonderry, BT46 5BD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 3000 132 132

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Garden

    Maghera Walled Garden, a restored Victorian Garden on the grounds of a medieval 4th Century royal dwelling and ancient Monastery.

    Price

    Free
  11. Image shows front of property with large lawn and daffodils in the foreground
    Image is of side view of property with lawn in front and trees to each side
    Image is of lounge area with large traditional style rug, armchairs, dining table and chairs and two large windows
    Image shows front of property with large lawn and daffodils in the foreground
    Image is of side view of property with lawn in front and trees to each side
    Image is of lounge area with large traditional style rug, armchairs, dining table and chairs and two large windows

    Glenavy

    Address

    118A Lisburn Road, Glenavy, County Antrim, BT29 4NY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9264 8492

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The Ballance House farm museum, run by The Ulster New Zealand Trust, is the restored birthplace of John Ballance, Prime Minister of New Zealand 1891-1893.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  12. Bangor Castle Walled Garden
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, walkway to fountain
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, fountain
    a photograph of a metal sculpture in the bangor walled garden
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, opening times
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, walkway to fountain
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, fountain
    a photograph of a metal sculpture in the bangor walled garden
    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, opening times

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    Bangor

    Address

    Valentine Road, Castle Park, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Garden

    It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Varieties of flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables mix with sculptures and a unique fountain with a tongue twister! We are thrilled that the Walled Garden is now open all year round…

    Dates

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Castlerock

    Address

    Mussenden Road, Castlerock, County Londonderry, BT51 4RP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7084 8728

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Mussenden Temple is located in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry. Awe inspiring views, colourful gardens and woodland walks.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. A gravel path leading to a cottage decorated with an abundance of flowers.
    A mowed grass path through a garden with flowers and trees.
    A lawn surrounded by trees and flowers.
    A wooden garden gateway with flowers growing all over.
    A forest view with many different colours of flowers.
    A forest view filled with many orange and red reeds and bushes.
    A lawn surrounded by trees and flowers with a bench.
    A forested grass path with a bridge and a family crossing a river.
    A forest view with many colours of trees and bushes.
    A gravel path leading to a cottage decorated with an abundance of flowers.
    A mowed grass path through a garden with flowers and trees.
    A lawn surrounded by trees and flowers.
    A wooden garden gateway with flowers growing all over.
    A forest view with many different colours of flowers.
    A forest view filled with many orange and red reeds and bushes.
    A lawn surrounded by trees and flowers with a bench.
    A forested grass path with a bridge and a family crossing a river.
    A forest view with many colours of trees and bushes.

    Ballyclare

    Address

    154 Ballyrobert Road, Ballyclare, County Antrim, BT39 9RT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9344 0101

    Type

    Type:

    Cottage Garden

    Ballyrobert Cottage Garden is a beautiful and unique Irish garden. It extends to 6 acres and is designed in an historic 17th century landscape, with the original cottage and barn being key features. In addition to the more formal garden, is an area…

    Dates

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. A house at the end of a lawn with a large circular flowerbed.
    A room filled with various ornaments and artifacts such as a telescope, rifles and an armadillo.
    A historic dining room with a table, cupboard, paintings and a large fireplace.
    An old tiled kitchen with a water pump, antique cooker and a green door.
    A historic bedroom with a chair and a fireplace.
    A house at the end of a lawn with a large circular flowerbed.
    A room filled with various ornaments and artifacts such as a telescope, rifles and an armadillo.
    A historic dining room with a table, cupboard, paintings and a large fireplace.
    An old tiled kitchen with a water pump, antique cooker and a green door.
    A historic bedroom with a chair and a fireplace.

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    Newtownabbey

    Address

    40 Ballycraigy Road, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT36 4SX

    Telephone

    0300 123 7788

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Sentry Hill is a 19th century farmhouse in the Parish of Carnmoney, County Antrim. The house and its contents provide a rare insight into life in rural Ulster during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

  16. Castlerock

    Address

    Mussenden Road, Castlerock, County Londonderry, BT51 4RP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7084 8728

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Hezlett’s picturesque thatched cottage exterior hides a fascinating early timber frame dating from 1690, making it one of the oldest vernacular domestic buildings in Northern Ireland.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Three girls walking through the doors of Killymoon Castle
    Three girls walking through the doors of Killymoon Castle

    Cookstown

    Address

    11 Castle Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 8JY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8676 4173

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Killymoon castle sits in picturesque surroundings overlooking the Ballinderry River on the outskirts of Cookstown just 50 miles from Belfast by car. The castle is a grade A listed building designed by the famous architect John Nash.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. A couple walking through gardens of Ballyscullion park with the Georgian House in the background.
    A couple in the gardens of Ballyscullion Estate.
    A couple having tea during a guided tour if the estate.
    A couple walking through gardens of Ballyscullion park with the Georgian House in the background.
    A couple in the gardens of Ballyscullion Estate.
    A couple having tea during a guided tour if the estate.

    Bellaghy

    Address

    61 Ballyscullion Road, Bellaghy, County Londonderry, BT45 8NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7938 6235

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Ballyscullion Park is a private house, home of Richard and Rosalind Mulholland and their family, and is available for visits by prior arrangement to its beautiful historic gardens and grounds.

  19. Garden of Celtic Saints Irvinestown
    Garden of Celtic Saints Irvinestown
    Garden of Celtic Saints Irvinestown
    Garden of Celtic Saints Irvinestown
    Garden of Celtic Saints Irvinestown
    Garden of Celtic Saints Irvinestown
    Garden of Celtic Saints Irvinestown
    Garden of Celtic Saints Irvinestown

    Irvinestown

    Address

    Sacred Heart Church, Lisnarick Road, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, BT94 1EX

    Telephone

    +44(0) 28 6862 1133

    Type

    Type:

    Garden

    The Devenish figures are a unique collection of wooden sculptures carved out of Irish oak, located in the Garden of Celtic Saints in Irvinestown. It is filled with memories of the Saints of the Golden Age of the Irish Church.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Armagh

    Address

    Milford House, 3 Victoria Street, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 9DS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3752 5467

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Milford House, the former home of the extraordinary McCrum family who revolutionized the world of business and sport. Mass kidnappings, letters to Stalin, you'll be amazed at the story of this house.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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