Skip to content
Search
Donate
back to Springhill

The garden and grounds at Springhill

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
Garden volunteers at Springhill | © National Trust Images/Oskar Proctor

From the glistening birch bark in winter, magnificent magnolias in spring, to meadows full of buttercups in summer and fascinating fungi to find among the autumn leaves, the garden and grounds at Springhill have something to see in every season.

The Entrance Front of Springhill, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland showing both pavillions and part of the garden at sunset

Discover more at Springhill

Find out when Springhill is open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.

Plan your visit

You might also be interested in

The entrance to the house at Springhill, County Londonderry
Article
Article

History of Springhill House and Estate 

Discover historical stories at Springhill. Learn about the colourful history of the walled garden and the story of Mina Lowry Lenox Conyngham, a previous resident of the house.

Child visitor in the natural play area at Springhill, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Article
Article

Things to see and do at Springhill 

Step back in history on a visit to Springhill, often referred to as 'one of the prettiest houses in Ulster'.

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
Article
Article

Volunteering at Springhill 

Discover volunteering opportunities at Springhill and learn about what volunteering involves.

Staff cleaning items at Springhill
Article
Article

Our work at Springhill 

Take a look at some of the important conservation work that takes place every day at Springhill to look after this special place.

A close-up photo of snowdrops poking through snowy ground on a crisp, bright sunny winter day
Article
Article

Group visits to Springhill 

Discover all you need to know about bringing a group visit to Springhill including guided tours and education group visits.

Trees display their autumn colour by the lake at Sheffield Park and Garden

Gardens and parks 

From 18th-century water gardens and Arts and Crafts landscapes to intimate woodland gardens, there are so many places to discover.

Garden volunteers clearing beds in autumn at Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire

Gardening tips 

Discover our gardeners’ top tips so you can make the most of your garden, plot or window box.

Spanish Garden in winter at Mount Stewart, County Down

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.