The house seen through the formal garden in autumn at Mount Stewart — The house seen through the formal garden at Mount Stewart, County Down | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Gardens and parks in Northern Ireland

The National Trust look after the greatest collection of historic gardens and garden plants under single ownership in Europe, if not the world. With Rose Gardens, Walled Gardens and Kitchen Gardens, discover some of the best historic gardens in Northern Ireland. Voted as one of the top ten gardens in the world, Mount Stewart reflects a rich tapestry of design and planting artistry while Castle Ward is home to one of the best examples of a Victorian garden in Ireland.

A male member of the gardening team using a rake in a flower bed at Mount Stewart, County Down

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The garden at Mount Stewart

Take a stroll through the world-class garden at Mount Stewart and discover an extraordinary scope of plant collections and original, historic features.

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The garden at Castle Ward

Discover one of the best examples of a Victorian garden in Ireland. Explore the 17th- and 18th-century pleasure grounds, stroll by the lake and see an important piece of history.

A view into the Walled garden through the wisteria-lined archway

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Rowallane Garden

Discover one of Northern Ireland’s most beautiful gardens and explore the Victorian pleasure grounds, walled garden and woodland. There's something to see all year round.

View in the Kitchen Garden featuring the archway into the orchard with a hay ruck in view.

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The garden at Florence Court

Explore Florence Court to discover dramatic mountain views, sweeping vistas of the Fermanagh landscape, a historic walled garden and a native Irish apple orchard.

Volunteer gardener working to clear growth and debris from the top of a wall with help from a young volunteer at Springhill, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland

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The garden at Springhill

From the glistening birch bark in winter to meadows full of buttercups in summer, the garden and grounds at Springhill have something to see in every season.

An aerial view of the box-edged shaped beds, with pink roses in flower, in the rose garden at The Argory

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The garden at The Argory

The grounds of The Argory offer sweeping vistas and scenic walks where you can take in all the sights and sounds of the changing seasons.

Greg MacNeice, National Trust tenant farmer, inspecting the apple trees at Ardress House estate, County Armagh

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Ardress House

Explore acres of countryside with apple orchards, woodland, riverside walks and a traditional farmyard at Ardress House.

Gardeners working at Hezlett House at Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House, County Londonderry

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The gardens at Downhill Demesne

There's much to explore as you enter this enchanting estate. Wander around the 18th-century demesne and discover dovecotes, gardens and the spectacular Mussenden Temple.