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Great NI Walk Join in and enjoy more This autumn we’re celebrating our wonderful perfect setting for an autumnal stroll. walks from Monday 19 September to Friday Northern Ireland is superb for As our woodlands come alive in a riot of reds, oranges, yellows and 23 October with the Great NI Walk. It’s time walking, offering a spectacular browns pack up your sandwiches, step into your wellies and go kick to wrap up warm, get your boots on and range of walks for those who enjoy the most beautiful landscapes of the just want to take a short stroll some leaves in our magnificent places. year. Follow in the footsteps of Keats, the and for the serious rambler. 19th-century poet, and head outside to enjoy We’ve a fantastic array of events to bring out the busy and with Christmas not far away a the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’. For more information on National autumnal spirit in you. So if you’re looking to get host of seasonal events to help you enjoy Trust walks visit www.walkni.com out into the fresh air, unearth some fascinating the festive season. Our places are a delight to visit at any time For information on family cycling facts from our rangers, or to simply enjoy a taste of the year, but as the greens give way to at National Trust places and other sensation at a seasonal food fair then we’ve With extended opening hours at many the burnt tones of autumn they provide the routes visit www.cycleni.com got the perfect day out just waiting for you. of our places this autumn and winter there is even more opportunity to enjoy The great outdoors is waiting for you to explore. As October half term beckons there are lots of Northern Ireland’s breathtaking natural Hallowe’en activities to keep the whole family beauty and cultural heritage. Love the coast National Trust Members Details of events are correct at the time of Thanks to the generous donations from our swept walks on miles of coastal paths and see During normal opening hours members are printing. Please note that the information supporters and 50 years of the Neptune a wonderland of wildlife including some of the entitled to free entry. However, additional provided in this guide may change without Coastline Campaign, we manage 775 miles of best bird watching in the UK and Ireland. Up to charges for events may also apply to members to notice. Please check event details with the beautiful UK coastline, including 22% (over 90% of the world’s population of light-bellied help raise essential funds for the restoration and property before travelling. 100 miles) of the coastline of Northern Ireland. brent geese choose Strangford Lough as their upkeep of the property. winter destination. The National Trust has a Gift Aid Admission Throughout 2015 we are celebrating our marine Further Information policy which includes a voluntary 10% donation wildlife, cherishing the legacies of people Your support helps us to continue to conserve For further details on events please check with towards the restoration and upkeep of the who live, or have lived, on our coastline, and our special coastal places to inspire and refresh the relevant place, contact details on page 18 or property. Gift Aid Admission and Standard encouraging you to enjoy coastal experiences. generations of people. visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk Admission prices are displayed at the property Explore our incredible coastline with wind Thank you – we couldn’t do it without you. and at www.nationaltrust.org.uk Alternative Formats Telephone 028 9751 0721 or email www.facebook.com/nationaltrustni Heritage open day [email protected] @nationaltrustNI Saturday 12 September is European Heritage Open Day with free entry to many National Trust places. To find out where you can go for free, visitwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/ni 2 The National Trust is an independent registered charity no. 205846 3 September September

Castle Ward Castle Ward Castle Ward 2 September 13, 27 September 19 September Sunset Paddle Power Strangford Safari Sightseeing Boat Trips Get Outdoors Trails Day Explore Strangford Lough in all its beauty. Learn Everyone loves the sightseeing tour of Strangford Enjoy Castle Ward’s multi-use trails for free today as exciting kayaking skills and have fun whilst Lough with its abundance of nature and wildlife. part of the Great NI Walk. A network of over 34kms watching the sunset in beautiful surroundings. See the Sea Gen, Angus Rock Lighthouse, surface of walking, cycling and horse riding trails commence Expert tuition provided. Then, if you are hooked whirlpools and some of the many seals at Cloughey at the Trail Head in the Farmyard and traverse the you can progress to our full day Paddle Power Rocks Nature Reserve. You might see a pod of stunning countryside, woodland, shoreline and Improvers Course where you will further develop porpoise or even a basking shark. parkland. All trails are suitable for families. your skills and confidence. Suitable for age 3 years plus. It is advisable to book bike hire in advance. Suitable for age 18 years plus. Trips leave from Strangford Pier. Contact Clearsky Adventure Centre on Booking Essential Booking Essential 028 4372 3933 or email [email protected] Contact Clearsky Adventure Centre on Contact Strangford Sea Safari 028 4372 3933 or email [email protected] 028 4372 3933 or email [email protected] Minnowburn 6.30pm Runs hourly throughout the day 19 September Adult £37 Member Adult £37 Narrows: Adult £20 Child £17 Hedge Fun Pick up your winter reads at The Argory Book Fair Family (2 Adult & 2 Children) £69 Bring the family along for a foraging morning Whirlpool Special: Adult £25 Child £22 Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House on the outskirts of the city led by a member of Family (2 Adult & 2 Children) £84 5 September the Belfast ranger team. Bring a basket or plastic Castle Ward Walk Fest container to gather some delicious autumn fruits. A day of guided walks, long and short, in the 6, 13, 27 September Belmont Tower Game of Thrones Archery Experience 18-21 September Part of the Great NI Walk. Benevanagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Meet at Minnowburn car park. Organised by Castlerock Community Association Have a go at archery in the very place where the CS Lewis Festival BAFTA award winning TV show was filmed - in our Celebrating the life and legacy of Clive Stables 11am-1pm in partnership with National Trust. No Charge Donations Welcome Part of the Great NI Walk. courtyard aka ‘Winterfell’. Stand in our recreated Lewis, born in Belfast in 1898, the Festival will take GoT archery film set tipi, dress in GoT like costume place in venues across the city including Belmont To register contact Castlerock Information Centre Mount Stewart on 028 7084 9303 and take aim. Tower. Best known for his children’s books, The Suitable for age 8 years plus for open sessions. Chronicles of Narnia, Lewis’s career encapsulated 19-20 September Age 4 years plus for private sessions. academic writing, science fiction, poetry The Eclectic Garden Seminar The Argory Come and enjoy this two day extravaganza 5-6 September Booking Essential and theology. Contact Clearsky Adventure Centre on For details of the festival programme and for ticket exploring the themes of diversity and eclecticism Autumn Book Fair in gardening. Guest speakers include Diarmuid Browse through the hundreds of second hand books 028 4372 3933 or email [email protected] information visit Runs hourly throughout the day www.eastsidearts.net/event/cs-lewis-festival-2015 Gavin and Richard Wheeler. A buffet lunch in our courtyard. There’s sure to be something to suit will be provided on Sunday afternoon. all tastes and interests. Live music and Punch and Judy £25 per person walk in or £95 private session for up to four persons. Portstewart Strand The cost covers both days. shows on Sunday. Donations of unwanted books are Booking Essential welcome prior to the event. 19 September MCS Beachwatch 2015 Contact 028 4278 8387 12noon-5pm Causeway Hotel It’s the annual Marine Conservation Society 10am-6pm Normal Admission Members Free 11 September Bridal Showcase Beachwatch and we need your HELP. Enjoy a Adult £75 Member Adult £75 wonderful walk with friends and family, and help us Murlough NNR Enjoy drinks and nibbles in the Ballroom while browsing for ideas for your special day. A range of local suppliers clean up your local environment. 6 September Suitable footwear essential. Discover Castle Ward’s mountain bike trails Get Stuck in at Murlough will be showcasing their products and services for the bride to be. Meet at Harry’s Shack. The rangers at Murlough work extremely hard at 10am-12noon conserving this precious and delicate heathland for 6-9pm Free Admission everyone to enjoy. Come along and discover what it Murlough NNR takes to manage the nature reserve and help them 19 September Heritage Open Day with a days essential habitat management. MCS Beachwatch 2015 12 September Physical work involved. Lend a helping hand at Ireland’s first National Visit for Free Suitable clothing and footwear essential. Nature Reserve, as the National Trust in Visit a number of National Trust attractions free of Meet at Murlough main car park. conjunction with the Marine Conservation Society charge today and get an insight into the heritage Booking Essential take part in the annual clean up of our shorelines. A and conservation of the amazing places right on Contact 028 4375 1467 great excuse to bring your family and friends along your doorstep. or [email protected] and help do your bit in maintaining our heritage. For details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ni 10.30am-3.30pm Suitable footwear essential. No Charge Donations Welcome Meet at Murlough main car park. Booking Essential Contact 028 4375 1467 or [email protected] National Trust – special places for ever, for everyone 10am-2pm

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Divis and the Black Mountain Castle Ward 20 September 27 September Walk and Talk Super Full Moon Evening Sea Safari Enjoy a guided walk on Divis Mountain with our Enjoy the tranquillity of Strangford Lough at knowledgeable ranger. Learn more about the twilight with a full moon rising over the water to heritage of this spectacular landscape, see the set off the beautiful scenery of the area. Visit the new network of walking trails and hear about our SeaGen, Angus Rock Lighthouse, seal colonies at exciting plans for the future. Cloughey Rocks Nature Reserve and much more. Part of the Great NI Walk. Suitable for age 3 years plus. Meet at the Barn. Trips leave from Strangford Pier. Explore Rowallane Garden at the autumn plant fair 1-2pm Booking Essential No Charge Donations Welcome Contact Strangford Sea Safari Springhill 028 4372 3933 or email [email protected] 4 October Slieve Donard and Slieve Comedagh 8pm, 9pm Harvest and Country Fair 20 September Join our rangers for a fungi walk at Downhill Demesne Adult £25 Child £22 Join us for a day of harvest fun. Craft and A Wee Dander on Donard local produce stalls, farm animals, country As part of the Great NI Walk, join us on a guided Castle Ward Giant’s Causeway demonstrations and entertainment. Enjoy challenge to ascend the two peaks of Slieve 26 September 3 October autumnal activities for the children, estate and Comedagh and Slieve Donard - not for the faint 50 Things – Autumn Fun Free Community Open Day house tours, and our Scarecrow Trail. hearted. Discover the Ice House, stone pitching Another chance to get a few more of the Visit for free today. Enjoy exploring the Visitor 12noon-5pm and once eagle lairs. ‘50 things’ ticked off your list as we enjoy autumn Centre and take a guided walk with one of our Normal Admission Members Free Suitable equipment and footwear essential. activities. From picking blackberries to catching rangers. Includes face painting, balloon modelling, Meet at Donard car park. falling leaves, this will be a fun filled day for and Park and Ride service from Bushmills to the Castle Ward Booking Essential everyone to take part in. Giant’s Causeway. 4 October Contact 028 4375 1467 12noon-4pm 9am-5pm Game of Thrones Archery Experience or [email protected] Normal Admission Members Free No Charge Donations Welcome 9.30am-4.30pm Have a go at archery in the very place where the No Charge Donations Welcome Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House BAFTA award winning TV show was filmed - in our Causeway Hotel courtyard aka ‘Winterfell’. Stand in our recreated 26 September 3 October Fungi Guided Walk GoT archery film set tipi, dress in GoT like costume Castle Ward Northern Ireland Potato Festival 23 September As part of the Great NI Walk, join our rangers to and take aim. Enjoy our third annual Northern Ireland Potato Equinox Paddle Power explore the woodlands and parkland, and discover Suitable for age 8 years plus for open sessions. Festival taking place in and around the Causeway Explore Strangford Lough in all its beauty. Learn nature’s most important kingdom - fungi. Age 4 years plus for private sessions. exciting kayaking skills and have fun whilst Perfect for kids. Hotel, during our Free Community Open Day. Booking Essential watching the sunset in beautiful surroundings. Meet at Bishop’s Gate. 12noon-6pm Contact Clearsky Adventure Centre Expert tuition provided. 2-4pm No Charge Donations Welcome 028 4372 3933 or email [email protected] Suitable for age 18 years plus. Normal Admission Members Free Runs hourly throughout the day Booking Essential Rowallane Garden £25 per person walk in or Contact Clearsky Adventure Centre Mount Stewart 3 October £95 private session for up to four persons 028 4372 3933 or email [email protected] 26 September Autumn Plant Fair 6pm Red Squirrel Day Come and browse through the specialist plant Minnowburn Adult £37 Member Adult £37 Join us for a guided walk around the Red Squirrel stalls including plants grown in Rowallane’s world 10 October Trail at Mount Stewart and learn all about our work famous garden. Remarkable Trees of Minnowburn to save these endangered animals. There will be a 11am-4pm Meet some of our most remarkable trees and Enjoy a guided walk on Divis Mountain range of squirrel related activities for children to Normal Admission Members Free explore the mysterious worlds of woodland history, enjoy. Part of the Great NI Walk. myth and folklore. Find out about traditional Meet at Mount Stewart reception. Mount Stewart woodland crafts and woodland management. Booking Essential 3-4 October Meet at Minnowburn car park. Contact 028 4278 8387 Autumn Fair 11am-12.30pm 10am-12noon Browse through stalls exhibiting local artisan No Charge Donations Welcome Normal Admission Members Free food produce and crafts. Enjoy live music and entertainment. Murlough NNR Mount Stewart 11am-5pm 10 October 27 September Normal Admission Members Free GR8 Dundrum Murlough Run Jazz in the Gardens This 8.4 mile race takes place amidst stunning Bring your picnic and settle down on the lawn with scenery. A combination of road, track, beach and your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of Jazz in Book a short break with boardwalk means this race is unlike any other on the beautiful gardens at Mount Stewart. the National Trust the race calendar. Sorry no BBQ’s. Entries limited to 600. Enter online at: 2-4.30pm www.nationaltrustcottages.co.uk http://db.niathletics.org/ps/event/GR8DundrumRun Normal Admission Members Free 11am-3pm 7 October November

Ardress House North Down Mount Stewart 11 October 24 October 31 October Apple Press Day Coastal Walk at Ballymacormick Hallowe’en Enchanted Garden Set in the middle of orchard country, this is the Join us for an easy ramble along this spectacular Celebrate Hallowe’en with fun activites and spooky ideal location to hear all about Armagh’s famous part of North Down coastline and learn all about the characters. Dress to impress in your finest scary apples and have some family fun. Have a go on areas fascinating history and wildlife. outfits whilst enjoying the ghostly atmosphere. the apple press, discover the Apple Trail and make Part of the Great NI Walk. 6-10pm some apple crafts. Meet at north end of ‘The Point’, Groomsport. Adult £10 Child £7.50 Family £30 12noon-5pm Booking Recommended Member Adult £10 Child £7.50 Family £30 Normal Admission Members Free Contact 028 4278 8387 Giant’s Causeway 10.30am-12.30pm Have a scarily good time this Hallowe’en Murlough NNR No Charge Donations Welcome 31 October-1 November 11 October Murlough NNR Mexican Day of the Dead Get Stuck in at Murlough Castle Ward 25 October Join us this half-term to celebrate Mexican Day of Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive 24-25 October Autumn Walk the Dead. This family friendly event will explore scrub from the fore dunes, to stop it spreading Autumn Pumpkinfest In conjunction with Great NI Walk, enjoy a 5 mile how loved ones who have passed are remembered over the wildflower rich areas of this internationally Choose from more than 2,000 pumpkins ready coastal walk around this National Nature Reserve in another culture. Enjoy tissue paper crafts, face important nature reserve. for you to scoop out and for us to carve. Find the as part of the Newcastle Challenge Trail and painting, music and a sugar skull trail. Suitable footwear essential. Bring a packed lunch. Pumpkin People on the trail, browse an extensive Lecale Way. Bring a packed lunch. 11am-4pm Meet at Murlough NNR car park. display of local crafts in the Stableyard and Suitable footwear essential. Normal Admission Members Free Booking Essential Farmyard, and bring along your very own Meet at Keel Point, Dundrum entrance. Contact [email protected] scarecrow creation. Booking Essential Mount Stewart 10.30am-3.30pm 12noon-5pm Contact 028 4375 1467 1 November Normal Admission Members Free or [email protected] Autumn Garden Walk Strangford Lough 12noon-2pm The gardens at Mount Stewart were recently 11 October The Argory No Charge Donations Welcome described as one of the Top Ten Gardens in the Brent Bonanza 24-25 October World and they look stunning at this time of Join us at The Lookout, Mount Stewart and various Pumpkins and Potions Springhill year. Take this opportunity to enjoy a tour of the Come dressed in your most frightening costume locations around Strangford Lough to marvel at 29-31 October gardens with our gardening experts. and enjoy a weekend of family fun. Enter the the return of tens of thousands of light-belled Haunted House on the Hill Booking Essential spook shed for some ghoulish tales and follow our brent geese that have completed their epic journey A Hallowe’en experience like no other in one of Contact 028 4278 8387 from Arctic Canada. Expect to see a range of other Hallowe’en Trail. Carve a pumpkin to take home 11am-1pm and join in our traditional Hallowe’en activities for Ireland’s most haunted houses. Even the bravest waterbirds and waders. will not venture into the house and woods at Adult £10 Child £5 Meet at The Lookout, Mount Stewart. all the family. Member Adult £10 Child £5 12noon-5pm Springhill. Can you stomach this night of terror Booking Essential Normal Admission Members Free as we follow the trail of death and destruction? Contact 028 4278 8387 Crom Additional charge for pumpkins. Suitable for age 16 years plus. 10am-12noon Booking Essential 5-6 November No Charge Donations Welcome Contact 0844 249 1895 Nocturnal Nature Tour Florence Court Experience a personal tour with one of our rangers. 25 October For online bookings visit nationaltrust.org.uk/ Rowallane Garden springhill Hear all about what lives and lurks around the Hallowe’en Fest and Craft Fair magificent Crom Estate when darkness falls. 17-18 October Come along for an afternoon of family fun and Booking opens 1 August

Ghost and Gourds Weekend capers. Take a spooky tour of the house if you 6.30pm-late Booking Essential Contact 028 6773 8118 Prepare to be spooked. Come along to Rowallane dare, you never know who you’ll meet around the Adult £20 Member Adult £20 7-10pm for a bewitching day out with our Ghost Trail and next corner. even get a face painting. Why not behead, scoop 12noon-4pm Castle Ward Normal Admission Members Free and carve your very own pumpkin to take home Normal Admission Members Free 31 October and ward away the evil spirits this Hallowe’en. Spooky Sea Safari Sightseeing Boat Trips Murlough NNR 7 November Additional cost for pumpkins and Ghost Trail. Prepare to be spooked at Rowallane Garden A special spooky edition to our sea safari voyages 12noon-5pm for Hallowe’en – why not come in fancy dress? Seals and Seabirds Normal Admission Members Free See the SeaGen, Angus Rock Lighthouse, surface Come along and improve your natural history whirlpools and some of the many seals at Cloughey field skills. Our ranger will teach you the expert’s Carrick-a-Rede Rocks Nature Reserve. Fun for all the family on the way to birdwatch. Discover the seabird wildlife of 19 October spookiest day of the year. Suitable for age 3 years Dundrum Bay and observe the seals at their haul Stargazing plus. Trips leave from Strangford Pier. out site at Ballykinler. Suitable footwear essential. View the stars from Carrick-a-Rede as you have Booking Essential never seen them before. Contact Strangford Sea Safari Meet at Keel Point, Dundrum entrance. Weather dependent. 028 4372 3933 or email [email protected] Booking Essential Booking Essential Runs hourly throughout the day Contact 028 4375 1467 Contact 028 2073 3419 Narrows: Adult £20 Child £17 or [email protected] 6.30-9.30pm Family (2 Adult & 2 Children) £69 12noon-2.30pm No Charge Donations Welcome Whirlpool Special: Adult £25 Child £22 No Charge Donations Welcome 8 Family (2 Adult & 2 Children) £84 9 November December

Castle Ward Causeway Hotel Causeway Hotel 7-8 November 21 November 6, 13, 20 December Book Fair Christmas Craft Market Santa Sundays Browse through thousands of quality used books Come along and enjoy artisan arts, crafts and local Enjoy our Sunday carvery with face painting, and CDs for a great bargain. House, tea-room and produce as Ballycastle town market group hosts a balloon modelling and a gift from Father Christmas. gift shop open. Book donations are welcome prior Christmas market. Booking Essential 11am-4pm Contact 028 2073 1210 or to event. [email protected] Free Admission To arrange collection of large quantities of books 12noon-4pm please call 028 4488 1204 Adult £16.95 Child £4.75 Rowallane Garden 11am-5pm Count down to Christmas with the National Trust Member Adult £16.95 Child £4.75 Normal Admission Members Free 21, 22, 28, 29 November Family Festive Film Fun Castle Coole The Argory Castle Ward Enjoy a special film screening to get all the family in 4-5 December 9-13, 16-20 December 14-15 November the festive spirit. Fermanagh Choral Society Christmas Concerts Santa’s Magical Kingdom Crafted Saturday showing 11am & 2pm The Grand Hall will be brought to life with festive Take a magical journey to see Santa in the grotto Presented inside the superb surroundings of this Sunday showing 2pm music and favourite Christmas carols performed by and meet his team of helpers from the North Pole. 18th-century mansion, Crafted provides visitors Normal Admission Members Free the Fermanagh Choral Society. Passports to Santa’s Magical Kingdom issued to with opportunities to see and buy the work of Booking Essential each child on booking and stamped on arrival. selected artists, designers and crafters. Contact 028 6634 8249 Includes complimentary festive refreshments. Christmas Gift Membership Children will also have lots of fun with a range of 8pm Booking Essential craft activities. If you’re looking for a very special Adult £15 Member Adult £15 Contact 028 8778 4753 10.30am-5.30pm Christmas gift you’ve just found it. Booking opens 1 September Normal Admission Members Free National Trust membership takes a Mount Stewart 4-8pm whole year of relaxation, exploration and 4-6, 10-13, 17-22 December Adult £7 Child £15 Santa at the Temple Mount Stewart discovery and wraps them up into the Member Adult £7 Child £15 20-29 November Catch the Santa Express to Temple of the Winds, perfect package. Plus your membership Festival of Light explore the hidden grotto, meet the elves in their Causeway Hotel Come and enjoy our magical Christmas light and fee means that together we can care workshop and enjoy festive refreshments before 11 December sound show in the stunning grounds of Mount for these special places and spaces for meeting Santa, Mrs Claus and the magic elf. Party Night Stewart. The woodland will come alive with ever, for everyone. You can buy gift Hear their story, join in the fun and take home a Celebrate Christmas with dinner, drinks and sparkling illuminations celebrating the theme of membership in person at any of our places lovely present. dancing in the Causeway Hotel Christmas. With festive entertainment and artisan Booking Essential or online at www.nationaltrust.org.uk Booking Essential food stalls in the tipis, there really is no better way Contact 028 4278 8387 Contact 028 2073 1210 or to start spreading Christmas cheer. Booking opens 1 September [email protected] Booking Essential Adult £7 Child £15 7pm-late Contact 0844 249 1895 or Castle Ward Member Adult £7 Child £15 Adult £24.95 Member Adult £24.95 for further information and to book online visit 28 November-21 December Deposit required for parties over 10 people www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mount-stewart (Wednesday to Sunday only) Strangford Lough Booking opens 1 September Santa’s House 5 December Visit Santa in a magical location 6-10pm (last admission 9pm) Santa and Mrs Claus visit Castle Ward again this Have a go at: Coppicing Adult £10 Child £7.50 Family £30 Christmas time. Take a ride in Santa’s express Come and lend a hand and learn about this Member Adult £10 Child £7.50 Family £30 along the illuminated lane to visit Santa in his traditional method of woodland management home. When you arrive you will be welcomed by at Killynether. Mrs Claus who will serve a tasty treat and then each Enjoy the magical Christmas light show at Mount Stewart Meet at Killynether car park. boy and girl will leave with a special gift. Booking Essential Booking Essential Contact 028 4278 7769 Contact 028 4488 1204 10am-3pm Booking opens 1 September No Charge Donations Welcome Adult £8 Child £16 Member Adult £8 Child £16 The Argory 5-6 December Causeway Hotel Christmas Fair 1-20 December The Festive period is not complete without a visit Victorian Christmas to The Argory’s Christmas Fair, featuring a number Visit the Causeway Hotel and celebrate Christmas of craft, food and drink stalls as well as traditional in Victorian style. festive entertainment. Soak up the wonderful For further information contact 028 2073 1210 atmosphere and see the house decorated for or [email protected] Christmas. Santa, Mrs Claus and the elves will also Monday to Saturday make an appearance. 12.30-3pm Christmas lunch from £8.95 Trade and stand enquiries contact 028 8778 9014 5-9pm three course Christmas dinner £18.95 11.30am-5.30pm Normal Admission Members Free WelcomeDecember Welcome2016

Mount Stewart Springhill 1 January 6-28 February (Saturday and Sunday only) New Year’s Day Winter Walk Snowdrop Walks What better way to start 2016. Wrap up warm and As winter melts away take a self-guided walk enjoy a walk through the magical gardens at Mount through Springhill’s glorious display of snowdrops. Stewart. Led by one of our gardening experts the Enjoy some hot soup or a delicious tea and scone tour will include unique stories and unusual facts in the Servants’ Hall tea-room and take home your about these stunning gardens during winter. very own snowdrop plant, lovingly cultivated at Booking Essential Springhill. Contact 028 4278 8387 12noon-5pm 11am-1pm Normal Admission Members Free Adult £10 Child £5 Member Adult £10 Child £5 The Argory Enjoy snowdrop strolls at The Argory and Springhill 6-28 February (Saturday and Sunday only) North Down Snowdrop Walks Springhill 23 January Come and see our wonderful displays of snowdrops 14-16 February Have a go at: Hedgelaying lovingly planted over the years by our estate staff Nest Fest Come and lend a hand and learn about this and volunteers. Choose to go self guided or join As part of National Nest Box Week, come along to Get in the festive mood with our Christmas fairs traditional method of hedgerow management one of our guided estate walks, then relax in the Springhill to learn about the lives of our feathered at Orlock. Coffee Shop for a warm drink or a tasty bite. friends, and how and where they make their home. Castle Coole Meet at Orlock layby off A2. Snowdrop plants available to buy. Help us rejuvenate Springhill’s bird boxes, learn 11-20 December Booking Essential Guided estate walks: Limited availability and how to build your own nest and make some bird Magical Christmas Contact 028 4278 7769 weather dependant. feeders to take home. Watch while our staff and Meet Santa in our magnificent basement and enjoy 10am-3pm 12noon-5pm volunteers demonstrate how to make a bird box the amazing Christmas spectacle. No Charge Donations Welcome Normal Admission Members Free from scratch (Sunday 14 only). Hand-made boxes Booking Essential will be available to buy. Contact 028 6634 8249 Giant’s Causeway Springhill 12noon-5pm 8pm 23-24 January 7, 21, 28 February Normal Admission Members Free Adult £8 Child £15 Burn’s and Benandonner Weekend Snowdrop Talks Member Adult £8 Child £15 Burn’s night festivities last all weekend long at Find out everything you need to know about these Murlough NNR our family friendly annual celebration of Scottish intrepid little flowers from our gardening expert. 20 February Rowallane Garden culture. Find the hairy haggis hidden in the Visitor Then enjoy a self-guided walk through Springhill’s A Helping Hand for Wildlife 12-13 December Centre, solve the riddles and claim a delicious glorious display of snowdrops.Limited availability. A hands on day with the rangers building bird Yuletide Market Scottish sweet treat. Enjoy the sound of skillfully Booking Essential boxes and bug hotels to take home with you. We Soak up the Christmas atmosphere with craft played bagpipes, have your face painted and Contact 028 8674 8210 will also share ideas on how to encourage wildlife. and food stalls, Christmas wreaths made by the sample haggis in the cafè. 2pm Meet at Keel Point, Dundrum entrance. Rowallane gardening team and lots of family festive 11am-4pm Normal Admission Members Free Booking Essential Normal Admission Members Free Contact 028 4375 1467 fun - you might even bump into Santa. A helping hand for wildlife at Murlough and Springhill 12noon-5pm or [email protected] Normal Admission Members Free Murlough NNR 10.30am-1pm 30 January £6 charge per birdbox to cover materials Causeway Hotel Our Work – An Explanation 31 December Come along and spend some time with our rangers North Down New Year’s Eve Celebration Experience to hear how Murlough is managed, what is involved 20 February Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style and join in our work and why it is necessary. Have a go at: Hedgelaying us to welcome in 2016. Includes overnight Suitable footwear essential. Come and lend a hand and learn about this accommodation, prosecco cream tea on Meet at Keel Point, Dundrum entrance. traditional method of hedgerow management arrival, fruit plate and petit fours in bedroom, Booking Essential at Orlock. pre-dinner bubbles and canapés in the drawing Contact 028 4375 1467 Meet at Orlock layby off A2. room, four course dinner, music, piper at midnight or [email protected] Booking Essential and dancing into the wee hours. Full Irish breakfast 10.30am-1.30pm Contact 028 4278 7769 served in our Ballroom. Complimentary access to No Charge Donations Welcome 10am-3pm Giants Causeway Visitor Centre and hot chocolate No Charge Donations Welcome from the café. Booking Essential Contact 028 2073 1210 or [email protected] Join the National Trust Look out for more exciting Check in from 3pm and make a difference events in our spring and Adult £89 Member Adult £89 (per person sharing) Celebration dinner only summer event guide Adult £29.95 Member Adult £29.95 12 13 Volunteer 50 things challenge Volunteer and make We have a stunning variety of outdoor a diff erence places for you to tick off your list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. As an independent charity we rely on the support Discover and explore landscaped gardens of volunteers to help care for Northern Ireland’s and parklands, outdoor play areas and coast and countryside, mansions and gardens, and acre upon acre of wild countryside, hidden gems. mountains and coastline. Enjoy climbing a tree, building a den, skimming stones, hunting for bugs or tracking wild animals – to name just a few. Why volunteer with the For more information visit nationaltrust.org.uk/50things and make sure to pick up your ‘50 things to do’ National Trust? activity booklet at a National Trust place near you. From protecting wildlife habitats to welcoming visitors, helping in our shops and tea-rooms or Adventurer providing administrative support, we’ve lots of opportunities to become involved. We look after 1. Climb a tree countryside, coastline and buildings for everyone 2. Roll down a really big hill to enjoy and that couldn’t happen without the 3. Camp out in the wild energy , enthusiasm and dedication of our teams. 4. Build a den 5. Skim a stone Tracker 6. Run around in the rain 7. Fly a kite 31. Hunt for bugs 8. Catch a fi sh with a net 32. Find some frogspawn 9. Eat an apple straight from a tree 33. Catch a falling leaf What’s in it for you? 10. Play conkers 34. Track wild animals 35. Discover what’s in a pond – Play a huge part in getting the nation out and about exploring new places Discoverer 36. Make a home for a wild animal – Help create lasting memories and new opportunities to learn 37. Check out the crazy creatures in a rock pool – Work with a team of experts and learn new skills 11. Go on a really long bike ride 38. Bring up a butterfl y – Make new friends 12. Make a trail with sticks 39. Catch a crab – Help others visit and enjoy an area that’s close to your heart 13. Make a mud pie 40. Go on a nature walk at night 14. Dam a stream As part of the National Trust team you will be enthused, challenged and certainly gain a new behind the 15. Play in the snow Explorer scenes insight into what we do as Northern Ireland’s largest conservation charity. 16. Make a daisy chain 17. Set up a snail race 41. Plant it, grow it, eat it 18. Create some wild art 42. Go swimming in the sea 19. Play pooh sticks 43. Build a raft 20. Jump over waves 44. Go bird watching How to get involved Thank you 45. Find your way with a map and compass Ranger 46. Try rock climbing If you’re looking for an exciting and interesting way Over 6,200 people volunteer for the National Trust 47. Cook on a campfi re 21. Pick blackberries growing in the wild to make a diff erence in conserving the environment in Northern Ireland - gifting almost a quarter of a 48. Learn to ride a horse 22. Explore inside a tree and Northern Ireland’s heritage we would love to million hours annually. 49. Find a geocache 23. Visit a farm hear from you. If you want to get involved - for an 50. Canoe down a river 24. Go on a walk barefoot hour, a day, or maybe more – just get in touch. For Your skills, help and time are welcome – 25. Make a grass trumpet further details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ni thank you for your support. 26. Hunt for fossils and bones or contact your local National Trust place. 27. Go star gazing 28. Climb a huge hill 29. Explore a cave 30. Hold a scary beast 14 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/50things 15 Where to stay Join us Relaxing breaks on your doorstep Whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend for two, a family break or a weekend away from it all, National Trust holiday cottages and campsites offer the chance to unwind in idyllic surroundings close to home.

Co Down Potter’s Cottage is a quaint stone cottage in the heart of the Old Castle Ward farmyard near the shores of Strangford Lough - sleeps four people.

Some cottages are adapted for visitors with special requirements - for further details, bookings and any other information contact: T: 0344 335 1287 E: [email protected] W: www.nationaltrustcottages.co.uk Causeway Hotel Giant’s Causeway

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Who we are and what we do Why we do it Crom Cottages We’re a charity founded in 1895 by three people We do it because open space, nature and who saw the importance of our nation’s heritage heritage are important to all our lives. Holiday cottages and open spaces and wanted to preserve them They provide an escape, a chance to relax, for everyone to enjoy. Over 100 years later these memorable experiences for all ages as well as Co Antrim values are still at the heart of everything we do. We opportunities to learn and improve our health. Portbraddan Cottage, nestled in an idyllic look after coastlines, forests, woods, fens, beaches, These are things everyone has the right to harbour on the North Antrim Coast. This three bedroom cottage is an inspirational location farmland, moorland, islands, archaeological enjoy and what inspires us to carry on the from which to explore the North Coast of remains, nature reserves, villages, historic houses, work of our founders. We are supported by Northern Ireland - sleeps six people. Situated at the entrance to the world famous gardens, mills and pubs. We restore them, protect over 66,000 members in Northern Ireland Giant’s Causeway - a stunning cliff top location. them and open them up to everyone. with a total membership of over four million. There are 28 ensuite bedrooms with views over Co Fermanagh the beautiful Antrim Coast, and conference At Crom there are around seven cottages facilities for up to 60 delegates. two sides of a large open courtyard, right In Northern Ireland, 3 out of 4 properties on the tranquil shores of Upper Lough Bookings: 028 2073 1226 or cannot fund their own conservation Erne. Erne view is the largest cottage and [email protected] accommodates six people. Alder Cottage is the smallest with one double bedroom. To continue to protect and maintain Camp and caravan Northern Ireland’s spectacular heritage Butler’s Apartment provides an unforgettable the Trust relies on the support of Enjoy peace and tranquillity under the stars at country house experience at Florence Court. individuals through membership and Crom, Castle Ward and Springhill. For further Situated in the south wing, this unique and donations. For details on how to become information and bookings contact: atmospheric apartment retains its original a member or to find out more about the features and character, and is enhanced with Castle Ward: 028 4488 1204 or email work of the National Trust visit luxurious additions - sleeps four people. [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Rose Cottage is situated in the gorgeous walled Crom: 028 6773 8118 Thank you for your support rose garden in the grounds of the beautiful Florence Court estate and sleeps five people. Springhill: 028 8674 8210 Registered charity number 205846 Murlough NNR 16 17 Contact Details Location

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