Events Around Down

Visit Santa in one of the largest grotto’s in Ireland. Tell him what you want for Christmas and explore the wonderful grotto with pygmy goats, reindeer and donkeys. Receive a present from Father Christmas.

What better way to start 2019! Wrap up warm and enjoy a walk through the magical gardens at Mount Stewart. Led by one of our gardening experts the tour will include unique stories and unusual facts about these stunning gardens during winter. What better way to start 2019!

Inspired by the centenary anniversary of Womens Suffrage, our forthcoming partnership with the National Portrait Gallery Faces of Change Votes for Women , will bring a significant collection of national importance to Northern Ireland.

Practical workshop with hands on tools experiencing this traditional form of woodland management. You will learn how to safely use hand tools and fell trees. Talks will include traditional use of green wood, ecology and folklore. Booking Essential. Phone: Booking through the rangers office (028) 4278776.

Practical workshop with hands on tools experiencing this traditional form of woodland management. You will learn how to safely use hand tools and fell trees. Talks will include traditional use of green wood, ecology and folklore. Booking Essential. Phone: Booking through the rangers office (028 )4278776.

Come along to the caf for a short demo to discover the natural healing properties of our gardens herbs to promote the healing of coughs and colds at this chilly time of year. Booking Not Needed.

Pick up a copy of our "Spring Sensory Walk" and discover new ways to interact with our garden with this self-led walk. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Do you like jumping in muddy puddles like Peppa Pig or do you have adventures like The Famous Five' We would love to hear all about your favourite stories and characters at our World Book Day Weekend. Come dressed up and join the fun.

Join us for our Night Run this March, in partnership with Cotswold Outdoor. This event is about having fun at your own pace, meeting new people, exploring Mount Stewart after dark and raising funds for our ongoing conservation work.

Enjoy free admission at a number of National Trust places today. Come and meet our staff and volunteers, and learn more about the amazing places we look after. Enjoy free admission at a number of National Trust places today. Come and meet our staff and volunteers, and learn more about the amazing places we look after.

Enjoy a three mile walk through the rolling countryside of the Demesne and discover the wealth of wildlife, history and stunning landscape of this unique estate.

Learn about the techniques of flower pressing. Our gardeners will show you how and why its important to press flowers, and share a few tips on how to speed up the process. Great fun for families. Price includes coffee/tea, tuition and materials. Booking Essential. Phone: 02897510131. Dogs on leads welcome.

Treat your mum to a fabulous afternoon tea. Sit back and relax with a glass of prosecco while celebrating your marvellous mum. Treat your mum to a fabulous afternoon tea. Sit back and relax with a glass of prosecco while celebrating your marvellous mum in the beautiful surroundings of Mount Stewart.

We invite all to this excellent international Congress on Osteoporosis and Bone Health (Osteoporosis Conference 2019) from all over the world and sharing new and exciting results in Osteoporosis, which will be held in Madrid, Spain from April 22-23, 2019 around the theme Advances in the evaluation and treatment of