Days out autumn and winter 2018

Registered charity number 205846 National Trust Welcome Northern Ireland This autumn and winter enjoy magical experiences at special places with the National Trust. Discover something new, visit somewhere different or try your hand at a new craft or skill – there are so many ways to get involved with our amazing places right on your doorstep. Carrick-a-Rede and Larrybane White Park Bay Explore our walks and see what wildlife you can spot as you take in the North Antrim Cliff Path Ballyconagan stunning views. Join us at one of the many exciting activities and events Castle happening all year round or simply take time out to enjoy an expertly The Manor House Giant’s Causeway crafted coffee and famous National Trust scone in one of our tea-rooms. Strand and Time spent with us is time well spent. Downhill Demesne Barmouth and Ballycastle and Hezlett House Grangemore Dunes Coleraine Cushleake Mountain LONDONDERRY Letterkenny

Lifford Gray’s Printing Press Strabane Skernaghan Point Mullaghdoo and Ballykeel Donegal Antrim Patterson’s Springhill Spade Mill Wellbrook Lighthouse Island Beetling Mill Cookstown and Omagh the Black Bangor Lough Crumlin Holywood Ballymacormick Point Neagh Mountain The Crown Bar and Orlock Point Belmont Newtownards Collin Glen Tower Coney Lisnabreeny Dungannon Island Minnowburn Strangford Lough Inspiring woodland Craigavon The Argory Rowallane Ardress House Garden Enniskillen Ballynahinch Armagh Kearney and National Trust members SLIGO Knockinelder Ballyquintin Farm During normal opening hours members Monaghan are entitled to free entry. Additional Murlough Nature Crom Ballymoyer Reserve charges for some events may also apply to N2 Derrymore House Newcastle Autumn walks Newry members to help raise essential funds for Mourne p Coastal Path the restoration and upkeep of the special place you are visiting. Kilkeel Cavan Dundalk Carrick on Blockhouse and Shannon Green Islands Welcome Further information Places to visit – map 2 Details of events are correct at the time of Hallowe’en half-term fun 4–5 printing. Please note that the information Places of Interest The joy of Christmas 6–7 provided in this guide may change without notice. Please check event details before National Trust Top six secret walks 8–9 travelling by contacting the relevant place or Coast and Countryside 50 things to do before you’re 113/4 10–11 National Trust visiting our website nationaltrust.org.uk/ni Buildings and Gardens What’s on 13-27 Towns and Cities Stay connected Information nationaltrust.org.uk/ni 28–29 Holiday with the National Trust facebook.com/nationaltrustNI Contact details 30 For alternative formats please call us on 028 9751 0721 Did you know...? 31 @nationaltrustNI or email [email protected] @nationaltrustNI

2 3 Mid Get ready for The Argory and Springhill will be getting into the Hallowe’en spirit with fun trails around the gardens and pumpkin carving. Hallowe’en Wizards and witches can have fun making their own magic wands and broomsticks in the craft area and everyone can enjoy a half-term fun terribly tasty treat in the tea-room. Check the website for dates and times. We’ve lots to keep your little witches and wizards entertained over the half-term Fermanagh holidays. From scary sightings in haunted houses, to terrifying trails arounds ghostly In Fermanagh Florence Court is inviting gardens, we’ll have you screaming for more! you to take part in a spooky basement experience. See the basement underneath the house decorated for Hallowe’en and venture through the rooms and into the shadows, if you dare! Dress up at The Argory Down In South Down Castle Ward will be presenting North Coast a week of scarecrow themed crafts, a scarecrow For a Hallowe’en experience with a difference From 29 October to 4 November at trail and scarecrow pageant. Get creative with the make a trip to the Giant’s Causeway for the Downhill Demesne Bisphop’s Gate we’re scarecrow crafts, have a go at making your own Mexican Day of the Dead festivities on the running a Goblins & Fairies Hallowe’en mini scarecrow, then head outdoors and follow Pumpkins ready for carving at Rowallane Garden 1 and 2 November. Perfect for the culturally Woodland Trail. Embark on a journey of the scarecrow trail. Check website for dates. curious, this two-day event celebrates ‘Dia de adventure through the Bishop’s Gate los Muertos’ a Mexican tradition to honour and gardens and spooky woods and help us on Also not to be missed is Castle Ward’s famed autumn Across Strangford Lough at remember loved ones who have passed. We our quest to find the fairies and goblins that Pumpkinfest held on the 20 and 21 October. Over Mount Stewart the half-term will have a special sugar skull trail leading from lurk within. the Visitor Centre down to the stones, where 2,000 pumpkins will be ready and waiting for you celebrations are themed around Or perhaps you’d rather go treasure hunting families will learn facts about why this festival to scoop out, before designing your pumpkin face The Magic Ink Pot, a beautifully during half-term? Join one of our Seashore is so important in Mexican culture. There will to have carved by our team of volunteers. With your illustrated book written by Edith, Scavenger Hunts at Portstewart Strand be face painting and colourful tissue paper carved pumpkin to guide you, follow the trail and Lady Londonderry for her children. (29 October to 4 November) and see what craft making in the Visitor Centre, as well as live see if you can solve the clues along the way before Take a tour of the house and watch treasures have washed up on the beach music and special Mexican dishes in the café. indulging in some expertly crafted local food from as performers bring these tales of during the autumn. the artisan stalls in the stableyard. Celtic legends to life along the way. Further along the coast the walled Outdoors, take the Ink Pot trail garden at Downhill Demesne around the gardens. There’s also craft Castle Ward’s Pumpkin festival Lion’s Gate will be transformed into Carve your own pumpkin activities to enjoy, and face painting Hogwarts for the day on 28 October. that will transform your little angels Why not come along dressed up as into little demons. Please check your favourite Harry Potter character website for dates. and enjoy a game of Quidditch, take a ride on the Hogwarts Express and much more. Belfast Rowallane Garden prepares for ghoulishly good fun on 20–21 October at the Ghosts and Gourds spooktacular. With terrifying ghost trails, freaky face painting and pumpkin carving, this NOTE: Events are subject year’s event promises to be a thriller. to change, please check www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ni for the latest event listings and price details. 4 5 The joy of Christmas

Who doesn’t love the festive period? The twinkling lights, the smell of mulled wine, the sound of Christmas carols. It really is the most magical time of the year and we are celebrating with some seasonal Christmas cheer across our places…

Father Christmas

Our historic houses are just made for Christmas with twinkling lights, Shop for a locally handmade gift at one of our festive fairs welcoming open fires and beautiful period decorations. It’s no wonder that Mr and Mrs Claus like to take up residence at our The festive period is not complete without a visit places during December. Plan a memorable to The Argory’s Christmas Fair (1–2 December), start to your Christmas countdown with featuring a number of craft, food and drink a visit to Santa at Castle Ward, Mount stalls, as well as traditional festive entertainment. Stewart, The Argory, The Causeway Soak up the wonderful atmosphere and see the Hotel or Castle Coole. Each place offers a house decorated for Christmas. Father Christmas experience that’s totally unique to its setting, ensuring you’ll leave But Christmas isn’t just about gifts; it’s about with magical memories to treasure for a the sights, sounds and smells of the season. lifetime. Dates, times and prices vary, so Step back in time and discover what Christmas was like in the Georgian days at Castle Ward. Enjoy a unique Father Christmas experience please visit the website for details. Watch the servants prepare for Christmas in the basement of the house (1–2 December) and then experience Georgian Christmas in the Mansion Music, magic and more... (8–9 and 15–16 December). Artisan food and drinks stalls

It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas at The Argory Christmas presents. Castle Ward begins Catch a classic Christmas movie in the festive season with Christmas Craft the barn at Rowallane Garden on Fair on the 24–25 November. This two-day one of the Family Festive Film Days market features local artists, designers (17–18, 24–25 November) or watch as and makers from the world of ceramics, the Grand Hall at Castle Coole comes jewellery and textiles. to life with festive music performed by the Fermanagh Choral Society The Causeway Hotel will also be hosting a (7–8 December). Christmas Craft Fair, featuring local crafters from the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre. The music continues at Mount Stewart Meet the people who make these unique where the chapel will be opened gifts, many of whom have exclusive ranges for a special Christmas concert and only available at the Giant’s Causeway. there will be an opportunity to hear Please check website for details. the Mount Stewart choir perform traditional carols in the house More unique gifts, including wreaths (please check website for dates). handmade by Rowallane Garden’s head gardener can be purchased at Yuletide Market on 8–9 December. For full details of our festive activities visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ni 6 Seasonal carol singing will make your spirits soar 7 Top six secret walks

With miles of beautiful coastline, huge stretches of countryside and panoramic views, we have a wealth of walks for all to enjoy in Northern Ireland. Here are six of our favourite hidden gems…

1. Ballyquintin Farm This grassland walk at the very tip of the Ards Peninsula offers stunning coastal views and wildlife in their unspoilt natural habitat. Passing through farmland, rocky shore and beach, take in views across Strangford Lough The Mournes and the Irish sea. Cast your eye skyward for Springhill linnets and Brent geese, and look down to spot rare flowers like orchids. 5. The Mournes 4. Springhill The Mourne Coastal Footpath stretches At the beginning of the Beech walk at for a mile and a half south of the historic 2. Portmuck Springhill, Moneymore, you will pass the last site of Bloody Bridge. These coastal Secluded Portmuck sits on a wonderful remaining original beech tree on the avenue and mountain paths are travelled by stretch of coastline on the Ballyquintin Point which is about 300 years old. The walk leads hikers heading to Slieve Donard and peninsula offering spectacular views over up to the tower built in 1731 and from there neighbouring . From Muck Island and across to Scotland. There you can enjoy splendid views of the here you can follow the intriguingly are two routes to choose from – a short and beyond. Or take the Sawhill path that named Brandy Pad, an ancient smugglers’ clifftop walk to the north of the harbour and runs along the perimeter of the estate and route from the shore into the heart of the a shoreside trail to the south. Cliff-nesting ends at the ancient yew tree grove, part of mountains. The breathtaking views in all seabirds such as kittiwakes breed at Muck the Great Forest of Ulster. directions make it well worth the climb. Island and peregrine falcons commonly hunt overhead. You can also see puffins, otters and seals offshore. 6. The Giant’s Causeway Cliff-top Experience Delivered by the National Trust in Cregagh Glen partnership with local tour company ‘Away a Wee Walk’, this fully guided hike offers walkers some of the best cliff-top Portmuck Coastline views in all of Europe. Covering five spectacular miles of wonderful wild and rugged coastal scenery along grass and 3. Cregagh Glen gravel paths, the cliff-top path undulates along the coast gradually getting higher. An easily overlooked haven right in There are stone steps, wooden stiles the heart of Belfast, the glen climbs and ‘kissing’ gates to cross as you make along a tumbling stream through mixed your way to the most northerly point woodland and farmland emerging at the of Northern Ireland. Walkers end their top of the Castlereagh Hills to afford cliff-top hike at the Giant’s Causeway, magnificent views across the city and where you can climb the legendary beyond. Walk past Lisnabreeny house, basalt columns before exploring the once the home of poet Nesca Robb; look interactive displays within the Visitor out for the ivy-strewn walls of the old Centre. Pre-booking is essential, visit garden, now replanted with broadleaves; www.giantscausewaytickets.com. Giant’s Causeway Headlands and build a den in the natural play area.

8 9 Show nature you care by jumping into the great outdoors and having loads of fun in the natural world. We’ve lots of adventurous ideas for all the family to enjoy.

Caution: Some of them may cause extreme excitement. Climb a tree Jump in a puddle Play in the snow

Climb a tree Go star gazing Run around in the rain Cook on a campfire If you’ve got a head for heights, find The big, open skies of the countryside let Never mind if it’s raining outside, pull on Food always tastes better when it’s cooked some of our best climbing trees and you see thousands of stars sparkling at some wellies and go puddle-jumping! outside on a campfire. For a treat, try toasting watch the world go by from above. night. Look up in wonder at the canopy marshmallows, but please make sure you have of space and enjoy the beauty of the Create wild art a grown-up helping you. Make a mud pie natural world. Take inspiration from the nature around Messy mud pies are on the menu whether you and have a go at creating some beautiful Play in the snow it’s sunny or raining – all you need is mud, Camp out in the wild wild art. Build a snowman, make an igloo, have a some water and your own imagination. Few things can beat a family camping trip snowball fight or go sledging. There are so so how about enjoying a family adventure Go for a nature walk at night many ways to have fun in the snow, just make Play conkers with a difference with a stay in the glamping Going on a nature walk at night means you’ll sure to wear waterproof clothes and layers to Conkers fall from horse chestnut trees pods at Castle Ward or Crom this summer? see (and hear) lots of things that you wouldn’t keep you warm and dry. during September and October. Find a big, It’s a fantastic way to connect with nature normally notice in the daylight. During the strong one and ask a parent to help you and the outdoors. autumn and winter months you’ll need to thread a piece of string through it. Then all wrap up warm and bring a torch to see if you Go outdoors, keep track online you need to do is find a worthy opponent. Fly a kite can spot foxes, owls and possibly hedgehogs The best kite flying spots are big open looking for food. Pick up a 50 things to do scrapbook Build a den spaces with a clear sky and a strong breeze. when you visit our special places and tick Make your own little hide-away. Gather some How thrilling to see your kite fly high in Pick blackberries growing in the wild off as many wild activities as you can. sticks or branches, and use leaves to cover the sky. Picking your own blackberries can be so the den and surprise anyone that walks past! much fun, just watch your fingers as the Discover even more wild things to do brambles can be prickly! Look for plump, at nationaltrust.org.uk/50things Hold a scary beast juicy ones and have fun baking your own Would you hold a spider? How about blackberry pie when you get home. We want kids to have fun, but we a frog? A woodlouse? Whatever seems also want them to play safe, so scary to you now, once you’ve held we recommend all these activities it, you’ll feel incredibly brave. Challenge your friend to a conker fight Toast marshmallows by a campfire are supervised by an adult.

10 11 What’s on

From food and craft fairs, to musical events, nature walks and muck-in days, we have lots of things happening at our places this autumn/winter. For the full programme of events please visit nationaltrust.org.uk/ni

Castle Ward Dates vary Sea Safari and Seal Pup Special Sea Safari Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Strangford Lough with its abundance of nature and wildlife. See Bike hire at Castle Ward the SeaGen, Angus Rocks Lighthouse, surface whirlpools and some of the many seals at Cloughy Rocks Nature Reserve. You might see a pod of porpoise or even a basking shark. Suitable Castle Ward for age 3 years plus. Trips leave from Strangford Available every day Pier and run hourly throughout the day. Bike and Canoe/Kayak Hire Enjoy the estate’s top quality bike and canoe Booking Essential Contact Strangford Sea Safari 028 4372 3933 trails, with biking equipment available from age or email [email protected] 18mths and canoeing from age 4 years. Hire both bikes and canoes on the same day and Castle Ward receive 10% off the total. Sessions available every day Booking Essential Game of Thrones Archery Experience Contact Clearsky on 028 4372 3933 Have a go at archery in the very place where the or email [email protected] BAFTA award winning TV show was filmed – in our courtyard aka ‘Winterfell’. Stand in our Greyabbey, Strangford Lough replica archery range movie set, dress in themed 1 September costume and take aim – not to be missed. Private Ards Beach Clean bookings can also be arranged. Lend us a helping hand to clean-up marine litter. This will be a great opportunity to see medieval Booking Essential Contact Winterfell Tours 028 4372 3933 fish traps and learn more about local life in or email [email protected] the past. Please note that this event takes place outside. Castle Ward Appropriate clothing required including Looking after nature is a big job. Available every day wellington boots. Game of Thrones – Westeros Cycle Tour Meet at Greyabbey car park. From counting bugs to clearing leaves, Meet with Winterfell Castle’s Master-at-Arms Booking Essential who will take you on a short behind the scenes Book through the rangers’ office on Winterfell Orientation Tour before issuing your 028 4278 7769. Suitable for children aged 8 years there’s lots of Big Missions to complete. Stark Sack and bike for you to explore the filming upwards with accompanying adult. locations. Includes exclusive iPad with Game of 10am–12noon Thrones Locations app to view clips from the No Charge Donations Welcome Are you up for the challenge? show as you stand at the exact set locations around the demesne. Find out how you can join our Little Rangers team. Booking Essential Contact Winterfell Tours 028 4372 3933 Search National Trust Little Rangers. Members help keep or email [email protected] special places special 13 Murlough NNR Carrick-a-Rede Carrick-a-Rede 2 September 8 September 9 September Jo’s Walks – Estuary Birds Free Industrial Heritage Tour Fishery Open Day Bring your binoculars and see what you can As part of European Heritage Open Day enjoy a Come explore the fisherman’s cottage on spot on a walk with Jo. She’ll share her unique free guided tour to explore the industrial heritage Carrick-a-Rede Island and learn about the knowledge of the site while you discover which of Carrick-a-Rede site. Meet at reception. maritime history of the site. September birds thrive along the coast in this special place. Booking Essential Meet on Carrick-a-Rede Island September Meet at Murlough main car park Contact 028 2073 3335 1–4pm Booking Essential Tours at 10am, 12noon and 2pm Normal Admission Members Free Contact 028 4375 1467 Free for those booked or email [email protected] Murlough NNR 2pm Giant’s Causeway 15 September No Charge Donations Welcome 8 September MCS Beachwatch Free Architectural Interest Tour Lend a helping hand at Murlough as the Giant’s Causeway As part of European Heritage Open Day enjoy National Trust in conjunction with the Marine 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September a free guided architectural interest tour of the Conservation Society take part in the annual Free Face Painting innovative and award-winning Giant’s Causeway clean-up of our shorelines. Bring your family and Face painting at no extra charge in the Visitor Visitor Centre. Meet at admissions. friends along and help do your bit in maintaining Enjoy free face painting at the Giant’s Causeway Centre Booking Essential our coast. 11am–3pm Contact 028 2073 3419 Meet at Murlough main car park The Argory Normal Admission Members Free Tours at 12noon and 2pm Booking Essential 1–2 September Free for those booked Contact 028 4375 1467 Autumn Book Fair National Trust Places or email [email protected] Browse through the hundreds of second hand 8 September Minnowburn 10am–12noon books in our Courtyard and stock up on your European Heritage Open Day 8 September No Charge Donations Welcome winter reads. There’s sure to be something for Visit a number of National Trust attractions Hedge Fun everyone. free of charge today and get an insight into the Bring the family for a foraging morning on the Castle Ward 11am–5pm heritage and conservation of the amazing places outskirts of the city led by a member of the 16 September Normal Admission Members Free right on your doorstep. Belfast ranger team. Bring a basket or plastic Winterfell Festival For a full list of participating National Trust places container to gather some delicious autumn fruits. Step into the world of the Stark family and enjoy Mount Stewart visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ni Meet at Minnowburn car park an exclusive, immersive experience for fans of 1–2 September No Charge Donations Welcome 11am–1pm Game of Thrones. Mount Stewart Conversations Festival No Charge Donations Welcome For tickets, information and the festival line-up Mount Stewart Conversations Festival will return visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/winterfell in the form of a truly contemporary, intimate and Mount Stewart Conversations Festival Murlough NNR Booking Essential participative event that is challenging, dynamic 8 September Note: Castle Ward will be open for ticket holders and fun. A celebration of creativity and debate, Get Stuck in at Murlough only during this event. this two-day festival will reveal the unique history Roll up your sleeves and help our rangers clear 11am–5pm of Mount Stewart and its place in history as a some of the invasive species that like to take root hothouse of creativity and individuality. The at Murlough. The regular clearing of the dunes is Winterfell Festival at Castle Ward weekend will include a variety of talks, music, one of the ways that you can help us to take care literature and live debates, ticketed events (pre- of this special place. booked) and free activities located around the Meet at Murlough main car park house and gardens which can be enjoyed by all. Booking Essential More details coming soon. Contact 028 4375 1467 Booking Essential for the various talks or email [email protected] Please see our website for further details 10.30am–3.30pm www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mount-stewart No Charge Donations Welcome 10am–5pm Free admission to Mount Stewart during the festival weekend

14 15 Mount Stewart Mount Stewart 22–23 September 29 September Planter’s Seminar Red Squirrel Day Enjoy this two-day extravaganza. This year’s Join us for a guided walk around the Red Squirrel theme celebrates productive gardening – Trail and learn all about the work we do to save working with nature. Guest speakers are Bob these endangered animals. There will be a range September Flowerdew, Ken Cox and Stephen Barstow. of squirrel related activities for children to enjoy. October A buffet lunch will be provided on Sunday Please note that this event takes place outside. afternoon. Appropriate clothing required. Meet at Mount Stewart reception Meet at Mount Stewart reception Booking Essential Booking Essential Contact 028 4278 8387 Contact 028 4278 8387 11am–6pm 10am–12noon, 12noon–2pm Adult £85 including Sunday Lunch Normal Admission Members Free Member Adult £85 including Sunday Lunch Rowallane Garden Castle Coole 29 September 29 September Autumn Plant Fair Remembering BBC Proms in the Park Come and browse through the specialist plant Join Austrian flautist Karin Leitner and Dublin stalls including plants grown in Rowallane’s world Pick your own autumn edibles based harpist Teresa O’Donnell for an enjoyable famous garden. evening of classical highlights, romantic film 11am–4pm Mount Stewart music, heartwarming Irish melodies and Karin’s Normal Admission Members Free Discover the trees at Minnowburn 22 September own compositions. Their music is guaranteed to Woodland Whiskey Tour – Mount Stewart uplift and inspire. Mount Stewart Carrick-a-Rede and Echlinville Distillery Booking Essential 30 September 6 October Explore the unexplored, combining a guided Book online at Jazz in the Garden Fishery Open Day walk along trails in the estate farmland at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-coole Bring your picnic and settle down on the Come explore the fisherman’s cottage on Mount Stewart with a fascinating visit to or contact 028 6634 8249 lawn with your family and friends to enjoy an Carrick-a-Rede Island and learn about the Echlinville Distillery. Experience the fine art of 8pm afternoon of jazz in the beautiful gardens at maritime history of the site. whiskey making and taste a golden drop! Adult £15 Member Adult £15 Mount Stewart. Meet on Carrick-a-Rede Island Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear is Sorry no BBQ’s. Picnics welcome. Please note 1–4pm recommended. Please note that this tour that this event takes place outside. Appropriate Normal Admission Members Free involves an extensive walk through farmland on Red Squirrel Day at Mount Stewart and Cushendun clothing required. often uneven ground. 2–4.30pm Minnowburn Tour departs by coach from Ards Visitor Normal Admission Members Free 6 October Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, BT23 4AD Remarkable Trees of Minnowburn Booking Essential Ardress House Fairies, fungus, crafts and conservation are This event is organised by Ards and North Every Sunday in October all part of this tour with a ranger around Down Council and tickets can be purchased Apple Sundays Minnowburn’s trees. over the counter or by telephone from Bangor, Set in the middle of orchard country, this is the Meet at Minnowburn car park Newtownards or Portaferry Visitor Information ideal location to learn all about Armagh’s famous 11am–12.30pm Centres. Tickets may also be purchased online apples and have some family fun. Pick your own No Charge Donations Welcome at visitardsandnorthdown.com apples, have a go on the apple press, take a 2–6.30pm guided orchard tour and more. Murlough NNR Adult £20 (includes light refreshments) 11am–5pm 6 October Member Adult £20 (includes light refreshments) Normal Admission Members Free Our Work Come and chat with the rangers and see why we Rowallane Garden Springhill do what we do at Murlough and how it enables 22 September 6 October the conservation of the many different habitats Autumn Edibles Fungi Walk that live here. Autumn is a time of harvest, join us as we taste Join Cookstown Wildlife Club for a fun fungi Meet at Keel Point our way around a selection of wholesome walk, identifying over 20 different species of Booking Essential seasonal delights. All grown, foraged and made fungi in the grounds at Springhill. Contact 028 4375 1467 right here at Rowallane Garden. Check website for times or email [email protected] 2–3pm Normal Admission Members Free 10.30am–12.30pm Normal Admission Members Free No Charge Donations Welcome

16 17 Causeway Hotel Mount Stewart Crom 12 October 26 and 27 October 27 October Community Open Evening Murder Mystery Hidden Autumn Estate Join us as we kick-off the community Become a sleuth for the evening with a night Experience Crom like never before by taking a festival weekend in the Causeway Hotel for of murder and intrigue (with a healthy dose of trip on water using the 100 year old traditional complimentary drinks, nibbles and entertainment. glamour) at Mount Stewart. After an aperitif in wooden craft, followed by an autumn walk.

October Meet at Causeway Hotel the Entrance Hall of the Mansion House, guests Autumn is one of the most beautiful times October 7–9pm will be asked to meet the suspects in the various of year to explore Crom’s golden woodlands, No Charge Donations Welcome rooms of Mount Stewart. Detectives will then historic ruins and wildlife such as deer and red enjoy a hot fork supper buffet whilst deliberating squirrels. Join our rangers for a guided tour of Carrick-a-Rede over the evidence, before it is revealed who the the many different hidden areas and secrets of 13 October murderer really is! Crom, that are only accessible by water! Dark Sky Discovery Night Dress Code: Excess is never enough, but no Weather dependent. Suitable footwear such The Carrick-a-Rede and Larrybane site was stilettos please. as wellies and clothing are essential. Tea/ granted ‘Dark Sky Discovery’ status in 2014 and Booking Essential (limited tickets on both evenings) coffee provided. Bring your own packed lunch. is recognised as one of the best places in the Contact 028 4278 8387 Relatively active – on/off boat and walking UK for stargazing. Together with the Northern Strictly over 18’s only. No dogs please Meet at Visitor Centre Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society, who will 7–10pm Booking Essential bring their specialist equipment, we will hear Castle Ward Pumpkinfest Adult £45 Member Adult £45 (Cot limited to 8 people per session) about the constellations and try to gaze towards Contact 028 6773 8118 the Milky Way. Castle Ward Carrick-a-Rede 10am–12.30pm 1.30–4pm Date subject to weather conditions – 20–21 October 27 October Adult £15 Member Adult £15 check social media for confirmation Autumn Pumpkinfest Fossil Hunting @NTcarrickarede With over 2,000 pumpkins picked ready for Come and join our rangers for fossil hunting in Greyabbey, Strangford Lough Meet at Weighbridge Café you to scoop out and for us to carve, this is Larrybane and be among the first to join the 27 October Booking Essential (up to 40 spaces) an autumn festival with a difference. Solve the ‘ Rockhound Club’. Brent Watch Contact 028 2073 3335 clues on the pumpkin trail, enjoy artisan food Meet at Larrybane Quarry Why not have a gander at the geese? Strangford 8–10pm in the stableyard and bring along your very own Booking Essential Lough is one of the major destinations for Free for those booked scarecrow creation to enter into the scarecrow Contact 028 2073 3335 wintering birds in the UK and we hope to see competition. 10am–12noon Brent geese, various wildfowl and waders and Giant’s Causeway 12noon–5pm Free for those booked even seals. Rangers will help with identification 13 October Normal Admission Members Free and answer any questions you might have. Community Open Day and Potato Festival Please note that this event takes place outside. Come be our guest and enjoy the full Giant’s Rowallane Garden Appropriate clothing required. Causeway Visitor Experience for free. Take a Join our rangers fossil hunting at Larrybane 20–21 October Meet at Greyabbey car park guided walk or make use of the audio guides Ghosts and Gourds Spooktacular Booking Essential and walk in the footsteps of giants. Explore the Prepare to be spooked! The garden will come to Contact 028 4278 8387 interactive displays within the Visitor Centre. life this Hallowe’en with a terrifying ghost trail No dogs please Free face-painting. Co-incides with the Northern and spooky stories, then watch your little ones 11.30am–1.30pm Ireland Potato Festival on the grounds of the be transformed with fearsome face painting. To No Charge Donations Welcome Causeway Hotel. top off the day, why not behead, scoop out and Last admission to the Visitor Centre one hour carve your very own pumpkin to take home and Florence Court before closing. ward away the evil spirits. 27–29 October Meet at Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre Additional cost for pumpkins and ghost trail. Spooky Basement Experience 9am–6pm 11am–4pm See the basement decorated for Hallowe’en. No Charge Donations Welcome Normal Admission Members Free Make your way through the spooky basement Community Open Day and Potato Festival and keep an eye-out for some surprising ghosts Cushendun at Florence Court. 25 October 12noon–4pm Red Squirrel Walk Normal Admission Members Free Join the rangers at Cushendun for an afternoon looking for red squirrels and learning about the work we are doing to restore their habitat. Meet at Glenmona House Booking Essential Contact 028 7084 8728 12noon–2pm No Charge Donations Welcome 18 19 Downhill Demesne Temple of the Winds, Mount Stewart 28 October 3 November Witches and Wizards at Downhill Tastings at the Temple – Whiskey and Hallowe’en family fun at Downhill as our walled Potcheen garden is transformed into Hogwarts for one In conjunction with Echlinville, we have day only. developed a menu to complement the award- October Meet at Lions Gate winning Dunville PX and Ban Poitin. The November 12noon–4pm evening’s hosts will be Dr Neil Watt from Mount Normal Admission Members Free Stewart and Graeme Miller from Echlinville. Tantalise the taste buds and enjoy the breath Florence Court taking views from the Temple. 28 October Meet at Temple of the Winds Hallowe’en Fest and Craft Fair Booking Essential Come along for an afternoon of family fun and Strictly over 18’s only. Contact 028 4278 8387 capers with music, craft stalls and plenty of 7.30–10.30pm eerie goings-on. Explore the spooky basement Deer Park Safari at Crom Adult £50 Member Adult £50 of the house, if you’re brave enough! 12noon–4pm Barmouth Bird hide Mount Stewart Normal Admission Members Free 30 October 4 November Brent Geese watch, Strangford Lough Guide in the Hide Autumn Walk Rowallane Garden See the winter wading birds as they flock around The gardens at Mount Stewart were recently Mount Stewart 28 October–4 November the Barmouth. There are 50 types of different birds described as one of the Top Ten Gardens in the 27–31 October Poison Chocolate Apple Dunking that can be spotted – how many will you find? World and they look stunning at this time of Hallowe’en fun Your little witch or wizard can dunk their apple Time TBC year. Take this opportunity to enjoy a tour of the Dare you venture to Mount Stewart for five in our molten chocolate and take their treat No Charge Donations Welcome gardens with our gardening experts. days of craft and Hallowe’en fun. Hear the home while you sit back and enjoy one of our Please note that this event takes place outside. story of the Magic Ink Pot, explore the grounds bonfire lattes and a ghoulish treat in the café. Giant’s Causeway Appropriate clothing required. on the Ink Pot trail and discover our natural 11am–2pm 1–2 November Meet at Mount Stewart reception play area, all dressed in your spooky best. Normal Admission Members Free Mexican Day of the Dead Booking Essential 11am–3pm Donations Welcome Join us this half-term to celebrate Mexican Contact 028 4278 8387 Normal Admission Members Free Day of the Dead. This family-friendly event will 11am–1pm Mount Stewart explore how loved ones who have passed are Adult £10 Child £5 Springhill 29 October remembered in another culture. Enjoy tissue Member Adult £10 Child £5 27–31 October Red Squirrel Walk and Talk paper crafts, face painting, music and a sugar Spooky Springhill Hallowe’en Fun Special early entry guided red squirrel walk with skull trail. Mount Stewart Springhill estate will come to life this the area ranger. Meet at Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre 9–11, 17–18, 22–25, 29–30 November Hallowe’en half-term. Have a go at some Please note that this event takes place outside. 11am–3pm National Portrait Gallery Exhibition creepy crafts and games, pick your pumpkin, Appropriate clothing required. Normal Admission Members Free Mount Stewart is delighted to be partnering make a witches broomstick and wizard wand Meet at the ‘Lookout’ by the main car park with the National Portrait Gallery, London, and explore the Hallowe’en trail. Booking Essential (16 spaces available) Crom in a centenary celebration of the passing of 11am–4pm Contact 028 4278 8387 2 November the Representation of the People Act of 1918, Normal Admission Members Free 9–11am Deer Park Safari which gave some women the right to vote. Normal Admission Members Free Join one of our experienced rangers on a One of three National Trust properties in the The Argory personal tour of the deer park for a truly to have the honour of acting as 27–31 October memorable experience as you gain an insight host venue for this national exhibition, Mount Half Term Hallowe’en Fest Hallowe’en at The Argory into the resident fallow deer, what they eat and Stewart will be displaying works normally only Look no further for things to do this half-term. how we look after them at Crom. Please note shown in London. In addition, the theme of Buy your pumpkin, explore our Hallowe’en that children under 16 must be accompanied by women’s suffrage is particularly pertinent for trail, enjoy craft activities, make a magical an adult, unfortunately dogs are not welcome at Mount Stewart, given the leading role which wand and try some ghoulish treats in the café. this event. Edith, Lady Londonderry played in the fight 11am–4pm Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear essential. for equality between men and women. In this Normal Admission Members Free Tea/coffee provided. exhibition, held in the stunning Central Hall of Meet at Education Centre the Mansion House, Edith Londonderry will be Booking Essential (max 8 people per session) surrounded by 47 images of her contemporaries, Book online at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/crom for the first time providing a national context to 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3pm Edith’s personal and inspiring story. Adult £10 Child £5 11am–3pm Member Adult £10 Child £5 Normal Admission Members Free 20 21 Carrick-a-Rede Rowallane Garden Mount Stewart 10 November 17–18, 24–25 November 1–2, 7–9, 13–16, 20–23, 27–30 December Dark Sky Discovery Night Family Festive Film Fun National Portrait Gallery Exhibition The Carrick-a-Rede and Larrybane site was Wrap up warm and treat yourself to some Mount Stewart is delighted to be partnering granted ‘Dark Sky Discovery’ status in 2014 popcorn and a hot chocolate before joining us with the National Portrait Gallery, London, in and is recognised as one of the best places in in the barn for a special film screening to get all a centenary celebration of the passing of the Representation of the People Act of 1918, which

November UK for stargazing. Together with the Northern the family in the festive spirit. Visit the website December Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society, who for film details. gave some women the right to vote. One of will bring their specialist equipment, we will 2pm three National Trust properties in the United hear about the constellations and try to gaze Normal Admission Members Free Kingdom to have the honour of acting as host towards the Milky Way. venue for this national exhibition, Mount Stewart Date subject to weather conditions – Derrymore is delighted to be displaying works normally check social media for confirmation 24 November only shown in London. In addition, the theme @CarrickaRedeNationalTrust Winter Woodland Walk of women’s suffrage is particularly pertinent for Meet at Weighbridge Café Join our Ranger to enjoy a winter walk Mount Stewart, given the leading role which Edith, Booking Essential (up to 40 spaces) around the Demense identifying the trees at Lady Londonderry played in the fight for equality Contact 028 2073 3335 Derrymore. between men and women. In this exhibition, 8–10pm Check website for details Emmeline Pankhurst by Georgina Agnes Brackenbury held in the stunning Central Hall of the Mansion Free for those booked 1927 National Portrait Gallery London House, Edith Londonderry will be surrounded by Castle Ward 47 images of her contemporaries, for the first time Orlock 24–25 November Castle Ward providing a national context to Edith’s personal 10 November Christmas Craft Fair 1–2, 8–9, 12–16, 19–21 December and inspiring story. Have a go at Stone Walling The perfect way to start Christmas at Santa’s House 11am–3pm Practical workshop in wall restoration in the Castle Ward. Presented inside the superb Santa and Mrs Claus are looking forward to Normal Admission Members Free beautiful setting of Orlock. Experience this surroundings of this eighteenth century meeting all of the good boys and girls this traditional skill under the supervision of our mansion you can meet some of Northern Christmas when they come to stay in Castle Causeway Hotel team of Strangford rangers. Ireland’s leading artists, desginers and makers Ward house. Meet Santa’s elves and enjoy 2, 9, 16 December Please note that this event takes place outside. in the world of ceramics, jewellery and textiles a visit to Mrs Claus in her kitchen before Santa Sundays Appropriate clothing required. and buy the perfect bespoke gift for Christmas. listening to a story from Santa. There will be Enjoy our Sunday carvery with face painting, Meet at Orlock 11am–4pm some tasty treats for all of the visitors. balloon modelling and a gift from Father Booking through the rangers office Normal Admission Members Free Booking Essential Christmas. Contact 028 4278 7769 Book online at Meet at Causeway Hotel 10am–2pm Mount Stewart www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-ward Booking Essential No Charge Donations Welcome 30 November Wednesday to Friday, 4pm–8pm Contact 028 2073 1210 Santa Experience Saturday to Sunday, 2pm–8pm Divis and After a lovely summer holiday Santa and Mrs Adult £8 Child £16 The Argory 11 November Claus are eager to come back and visit Mount Member Adult £8 Member child £16 6–9, 13–16 December A Short Trek into Pre-history Stewart so keep an eye on our website and Santa’s Magical Kingdom Join our ranger for a look at some of the Facebook for further details. Mount Stewart Take a magical journey around the estate to see interesting archaeological remains on the Booking Essential 1, 6–9, 13–16, 19–22 December Santa in his grotto and meet his team of helpers property. Wear stout footwear, dress warm and Book online at Santa Experience from the North Pole. Includes complimentary bring waterproofs, just in case. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mount-stewart After a lovely summer holiday Santa and Mrs festive refreshments and a gift for every child. Meet at the Long Barn on Black Mountain Claus are eager to come back and visit Mount Booking Essential 10.30am–12noon The Argory Stewart so keep an eye on our website and Book online at No Charge Donations Welcome 1–2 December Facebook for further details www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-argory Christmas Fair Booking Essential Booking available from 4–8pm Try your hand at stone walling The festive period is not complete without a Book online at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ Adult £8 Child £15 visit to The Argory’s Christmas Fair, featuring mount-stewart Member Adult £8 Child £15 a number of craft, food and drink stalls, as well as traditional festive entertainment. Soak up Castle Ward Castle Coole the wonderful atmosphere and see the house Christmastide: Georgian Weekends 7–8 December decorated for Christmas. 1–2, 8–9, 15–16 December Fermanagh Choral Society Christmas Concerts 11am–5pm Celebrate Christmas Georgian style! Visit to see The Grand Hall will be brought to life with festive Normal Admission Members Free the servants preparing for a festive party on music and favourite Christmas carols performed the 1 and 2, then come back to see Christmas by the Fermanagh Choral Society. celebrated in style in the mansion house with Booking Essential music, costumes and plenty of cheer. Contact 028 6634 8249 12noon–4pm 8pm Normal Admission Members Free Adult £15 Member Adult £15 22 23 Mount Stewart Castle Coole Causeway Hotel Mount Stewart 7, 14, 21 December 8, 9, 13–18 December 31 December 3–6, 10–13, 17–20, 24–27, 31 January Baby’s First Christmas Magical Christmas New Year’s Eve Experience National Portrait Gallery Exhibition A baby’s first Christmas is very special, so why Make magical Christmas memories on a visit End the year on a high at Northern Ireland’s first Mount Stewart is delighted to be partnering not treat the family to a delicious afternoon to see Santa and Mrs Claus in the magnificent World Heritage Site. Package includes the full with the National Portrait Gallery, London, tea to celebrate. Enjoy the festive fare and have basement kitchen. Visitor Experience at the Giant’s Causeway, New in a centenary celebration of the passing of December time to take your own photos of your little one Booking Essential Year’s Eve dinner and drinks, entertainment, the Representation of the People Act of 1918, January with Santa and Mrs Claus. This event is suitable Book online at overnight accomodation and full Irish breakfast. which gave some women the right to vote. for children under the age of 2 years. Each baby www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-coole Booking Essential One of three National Trust properties in the will take home a gift from Santa. or contact 028 6634 8249 Contact 028 2073 1210 United Kingdom to have the honour of acting as Please check in at reception with your Bookings from 1–7pm Full New Year’s Eve Experience, £179pp, or book host venue for this national exhibition, Mount confirmation letter Adult £5 Child £15 dinner, drinks and entertainment for £59.95pp Stewart is delighted to be displaying works Booking Essential Member Adult £5 Child £15 normally only shown in London. In addition, Contact 028 4278 8387 Carrick-a-Rede the theme of women’s suffrage is particularly Bookings for this event can only be made Skillen’s Wood, Greyabbey 1 January pertinent for Mount Stewart, given the leading at Mount Stewart reception by phone or in 15 December Fishery Open Day role which Edith, Lady Londonderry played person. Bookings are non-transferable and Junior Rangers Woodland Experience Be the first to cross the bridge in 2019 and in the fight for equality between men and non-refundable. Learn bushcraft skills with the ranger team. join our rangers inside the fisherman’s cottage women. In this exhibition, held in the stunning Bookings available from 12noon–2pm Please note that this event takes place outside. on Carrick-a-Rede Island to learn about the Central Hall of the Mansion House, Edith Adult £22.50 (excluding prosecco) Appropriate clothing required. maritime history of the site. Londonderry will be surrounded by 47 images of £27.50 (including prosecco) Meet at Greyabbey car park Meet on Carrick-a-Rede Island her contemporaries, for the first time providing Child under 2 years free Booking Essential 10am–2pm a national context to Edith’s personal and Member Adult £22.50 (excluding prosecco) Contact 028 4278 8387 Normal Admission Members Free inspiring story. £27.50 (including prosecco) No dogs please 11am–3pm Child under 2 years free 10am–2pm Mount Stewart Normal Admission Members Free Adult Free Child £5 1 January Rowallane Garden Member Adult Free Child £5 New Year’s Day Walk Crom 8–9 December What better way to start 2019. Wrap up warm 5 January Yuletide Market Rowallane Garden and enjoy a walk through the magical gardens January Blues Bash and Burn Soak up the Christmas atmosphere with craft 15–24 December at Mount Stewart. Led by one of our gardening Forget the January blues by getting outside and and food stalls, Christmas wreaths made by the Gingerbread Man Decorating experts the tour will include unique stories and enjoying the fresh air as you help us to remove Rowallane gardening team and lots of family Help dress the gingerbread man by using your unusual facts about these stunning gardens the invasive Rhododendron scrub from the festive fun – you might even bump into Father awesome decorating skills to design your own during winter. woodlands of Crom, under the guidance of Christmas himself. free gingerbread man. Please note that this event takes place outside. our rangers. Bring the whole family and help 11am–5pm 11am–2pm Appropriate clothing required. us to keep our places special for all to enjoy. Normal Admission Members Free Normal Admission Members Free Meet at reception Tools and training provided to ensure a safe Donations welcome Booking Essential environment. Contact 028 4278 8387 Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear Yuletide market at Rowallane Garden 11am–1pm essential. Tea/coffee provided. 21 December Adult £10 Child £5 Meet at Visitor Centre Christmas Carol Service Member Adult £10 Child £5 10.30am–3.30pm Christmas Carol Service in the atmospheric No Charge Volunteer Event setting of Mussenden Temple. Mulled wine and Have a go at Coppicing mince pies served in the interval. Meet at Lions Gate Booking Essential Contact 028 7084 8728 7–9pm Adult £7.50 Child £5 Family £20 Member Adult £7.50 Child £5 Family £20

24 25 Killynether Wood The Argory 12 January 2–24 February (Saturday and Sunday only) Have a go at Coppicing Snowdrop Walks Learn the traditional craft of hazel coppicing Come and see our wonderful displays of with the ranger team. snowdrops planted over the years by our estate Please note that this event takes place outside. staff and volunteers. Enjoy this spectical at your January Appropriate clothing required. leisure with our self-guided walk then relax in February Meet Killynether Wood car park the coffee shop for a warm drink or a tasty bite. Booking through the rangers office Snowdrop plants also available to buy. Contact 028 4278 7769 11am–5pm 10am–3pm Normal Admission Members Free No Charge Donations Welcome Springhill Murlough NNR 2–24 February (Saturday and Sunday only) 26 January Snowdrop Walks Get Stuck in at Murlough As winter melts away take a self-guided Roll up your sleeves and help our rangers clear walk through Springhill’s glorious display of some of the invasive species that like to take snowdrops. Enjoy some hot soup or a delicious root at Murlough. The regular clearing of the tea and scone, and take home your very own dunes is one of the ways that you can help us snowdrop plant, lovingly cultivated at Springhill. Learn about birds and their nesting habits at Springhill’s to take care of this special place. Snowdrop walks at The Argory 11am–5pm Nest Fest Meet at Murlough main car park Normal Admission Members Free Booking Essential Mount Stewart Springhill Contact 028 4375 1467 1–3 February Carrick-a-Rede 16–17 February or email [email protected] National Portrait Gallery Exhibition 16 February Nest Fest 10.30am–3.30pm Mount Stewart is delighted to be partnering Fishery Open Day As part of National Nest Box Week join us to find No Charge Donations Welcome with the National Portrait Gallery, London, in Join our rangers inside the the fisherman’s out more about the lives of our feathered friends, a centenary celebration of the passing of the cottage on Carrick-a-Rede Island to learn about and how and where they make their home. Help Rowallane Garden Representation of the People Act of 1918, which the maritime history of the site. Guided talks us rejuvenate Springhill’s bird boxes, learn how to 27 January gave some women the right to vote. One of three inside the cottage subject to availability. build your own nest and make some bird feeders Cold Busters National Trust properties in the United Kingdom Meet on Carrick-a-Rede Island to take home. On Sunday our staff and volunteers Come along for a short demonstration to to have the honour of acting as host venue for 12noon–3pm will demonstrate how to make a bird box and discover the natural healing properties of this national exhibition, Mount Stewart will be Normal Admission Members Free hand-made boxes will be available to buy. our gardens herbs to promote the healing of displaying works normally only shown in London. 11am–5pm coughs and colds at this chilly time of year. In addition, the theme of women’s suffrage is Crom Normal Admission Members Free 2pm particularly pertinent for Mount Stewart, given 16 February Normal Admission Members Free the leading role which Edith, Marchioness of Give Nature a Home: Bird Box Day Downhill Demesne Donations welcome Londonderry played in the fight for equality Spread the love between your friends and family 23–24 February between men and women. In this exhibition, and join us as part of National Nest Box Week. Snowdrop Walks Rowallane Garden held in the stunning Central Hall of the Mansion Come along and learn how to create your own Join our ranger for a leisurely stroll around our Throughout February House, Edith Londonderry will be surrounded bird box, just in time for the upcoming nesting gardens at Bishop’s Gate and see the carpets of Snowdrop Strolls by 47 images of her contemporaries, for the season as we care for our beloved birds. Learn snowdrops in all their beauty Snowdrops are one of the first signs of life in first time providing a national context to Edith’s how to build your own bird box from scratch and Meet at Bishop’s Gate Lodge the garden after the long winter months. Join personal and inspiring story. make your very own bird feeders to take home. 2–4pm us for a self-guided tour around the garden 11am–3pm Meet at Education Centre Normal Admission Members Free and take in the remarkable Galanthus (AKA Normal Admission Members Free £5 per bird box to cover material costs snowdrops). 2–4pm Castle Ward 10am–4pm Giant’s Causeway Normal Admission Members Free Weekly from March onwards Normal Admission Members Free 2–3 February Archery private sessions Donations Welcome Chinese New Year Celebrations Fancy yourself as the next Maid Marian or Robin Join us for a special series of demonstrations Hood? Then why not book a private archery exploring Chinese culture as we approach the session with Clearsky. This is a 45-minute private Chinese New Year on 5 February 2019. archery session, including all equipment and Delivered in association with the Confucius an instructor to show you how it’s done. Larger Institute at the University of Ulster. groups can be accommodated. Meet at Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre Suitable for everyone over 4 years. 9am–5pm Contact Clearsky on 028 437 23933 Normal Admission Members Free or email [email protected]

26 27 Surround yourself with the Holiday with the beauty of Strangford Lough Fans of Game of Thrones will recognise National Trust Potter’s Cottage at Castle Ward from series one where it appeared in the set of If a short day trip to one of our places left you wanting Winterfell. This quaint stone cottage is in the heart of the Old Castle Ward farmyard more, why not book a relaxing holiday at one of our near the peaceful and tranquil shores of holiday cottages or luxury glamping spots. Strangford Lough (sleeps four people). Also tucked away in the stunning 820 acre demesne at Castle Ward are 28 hard stand sites, space for up to ten tents and six Located in some of Nothern Ireland’s eco-friendly continental camping pods. most picturesque spots, each of our The Bunkhouse, a two-storey former game-keepers cottage is also ideally accommodation options is characterised suited for groups of up to 14 people. by its quirky history, unique architecture Castle Ward Pod and beautiful landscape setting.

Leave your stress behind Every booking helps us with a trip to Fermanagh We have a range of holiday cottages and look after special places accommodation in Fermanagh, from quirky for ever, for everyone. glamping pods, to a cottage for six people. On the shores of Upper Lough Erne Crom is one of Ireland’s most important nature Causeway Hotel conservation areas with rare and spectacular Crom Cottages wildlife, inspirational woodland walks and nature trails. The estate is a well-known camping destination, but for those who want Butler’s Apartment at Florence Court, to enjoy a little more luxury, we offer ‘glamping’ provides an unforgettable country Castle Ward Pod pods. They were originally used to house house experience. Situated in the south pigs, but they’ve certainly had an upgrade wing, this unique and atmospheric since then! Crom also has seven holiday apartment retains its original features cottages ranging from Erne View, which and character, and is enhanced with Look beyond the tourist sleeps six people, to Alder Cottage, the ideal luxurious additions (sleeps four people). trail on the Causeway Coast romantic retreat with one double bedroom. Nestled in an idyllic harbour on the North Antrim Coast, Portbradden Cottage is a Holiday Cottages at Crom three bedroom cottage in an inspirational location from which to explore the North Coast of Northern Ireland. For added luxury book a stay at the Causeway Hotel. Recently refurbished this warm and welcoming hotel offers exceptional hospitality, comfort and cuisine. Situated at the entrance to the world famous Giant’s Causeway, with views over the beautiful Antrim coast, Holiday bookings there are 28 en-suite bedrooms and For further details and to book a conference facilities for up to 60 delegates. National Trust holiday cottage, glamping pod or hotel visit nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays Crom Cottages or call 0344 800 2070.

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