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National Trust in Northern Ireland
Spread across NI are some of the British Isles' most spectacular
historic houses and
glorious gardens. And keeping a watchful eye over these 63 places and spaces covering 120sq kms of countryside and 200kms of outstanding coastline is the
National Trust in Northern Ireland - an organisation dedicated to preserving our grand history and delicate environment.
From Templepatrick's
Patterson's Spade Mill, where 200 spades are tailor-made each year, to the debonnaire costume museum at
Springhill House near Moneymore, each National Trust property reveals a unique glimpse of local history.
In Belfast, the Trust presides over
Divis Mountain,
The Crown Bar and
Minnowburn Beeches, near the Giant's Ring. And beyond the city, other stand-out properties include M
ount Stewart House & Gardens outside Newtownards in Co. Down,
Florence Court in Co. Fermanagh and
Castle Ward near Strangford, Co. Down.
Many properties also provide holiday accommodation, most notably Co. Fermanagh's
Florence Court and
Crom Estate,and
Rathlin Island's Manor House. Romantic weekends and celebratory get-togethers deserve nothing less...
To find out more about the National Trust's properties, holiday lets and fantastic programme events
tel. 028 9751 0721 or click
here.
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National Trust in Northern Ireland
18th-century mansion famed for its mix of Classical and Gothic architecture and dramatic Strangford Lough setting. Children can dress up and play with period toys in the Victorian Past Times centre, visit the farmyard animals and go wild in the adventure playground. Woodland, lakeside and parkland walks provide stunning viewpoints for refreshing winter strolls.
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Strangford, Downpatrick, Co. Down
tel.
(+353) 4488 1204
One of Ulster's most important 18th-century houses with exquisite rococo plasterwork, Irish furniture collection, 'Living History' tours and a stunning Cuilcagh mountains backdrop.
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Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
tel.
(+353) 6634 8249
A true plantsman's garden in an informal style with trees, shrubs and plants from around the world. Highlights include spectacular azaleas and rhododendrons, natural Rock Garden Wood, walled garden and wildflower meadows.
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Saintfield, Ballynahinch, Co. Down
tel.
(+44) (0)28 9751 0131
Pretty 17th-century 'Plantation' home with a celebrated collection of 18th Century to 1930's costumes, 'Living-History' tours and Ireland's best-documented ghost.
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20 Springhill Rd, Moneymore, Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry
tel.
(+353) 8674 8210
Neo-classical Irish gentry house with wonderful views along the woodland and riverside walks. The adventure playground, environmental sculpture trail and award-winning Lady Ada's tea-room complete the ideal day out.
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144 Derrycaw Rd, Moy, Dungannon, Co. Armagh
tel.
(+353) 8778 4753