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Description:
The famous gardens at Mount Stewart were planted in the 1920s by Edith, Lady Londonderry and are of international importance. The magnificent series of outdoor 'rooms' and vibrant parterres contain many rare plants that thrive in the mild climate of the Ards Peninsula.
The house tour includes paintings and stories about the prominent political figures to whom the Londonderry family played host.
• Former home to a fascinating array of political leaders and society figures
• World famous painting of ‘Hambletonian’ by George Stubbs
• Remarkable embroidered chairs used at the Congress of Vienna in 1815
• Famous gardens of international importance
• European Garden of Inspiration 2003
• Formal gardens of clipped topiary, statuary and magnificent colour schemes
• Picturesque lake surrounded by beautiful swathes of woodland
• Dramatic views across Strangford Lough from the Temple of the Winds
• New garden shop
Visitor facilities –
Historic house: Garden: Shop: Refreshments: Guided tours: Suitable for picnics: Country walk: Programme of events: Access for visitors with disability: Facilities for families: Learning: Dogs welcome on leads in grounds/garden only: Available for function.
Get in the picture! Take a 3D Virtual Tour:
Directions from Town:
Bus: Ulsterbus No. 10 between Belfast and Portaferry, bus stops at garden gates.
Car: On A20, 5 miles from Newtownards on the Portaferry Road.
Drive time: 25 minutes from Belfast.
Opening times:
Lakeside Garden & Walks Open all year
10.00am – 6.00pm daily
(closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day)
Formal Gardens 10 March – 31 October
10.00am – 6.00pm daily
House 10 March – 31 October
12.00pm – 6.00pm daily
Temple of the Winds 11 March – 30 October
2.00pm – 5.00pm Sunday only.
Prices:
House Tour & Gardens
Adult £7.00, child £3.50, family £17.50
Euro notes accepted, Gift Aid prices
ROI offer:
2 for 1 admission on normal admission days - excluding our events and any other offers. Please print this page and present at ticket office.
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