What's On Maghera

Come and see the Top 20 exotic trees of the Demesne, and secret Arboretum in late Spring. Come and see the Top 20 exotic trees of the Demesne, and secret Arboretum in late Spring. Booking Not Needed.

Hundreds of vintage vehicles will descend upon The Argory as we host our famous vintage vehicle rally. A must-see event for all vehicle enthusiasts. Booking Not Needed.

Set in the middle of our rich apple-growing county, Ardress House will be celebrating the apple blossom with apple treats and fun for the family. There will be orchard tours, local ciders and apple produce on sale, and an apple trail for the kids. Booking Not Needed.

After the huge success of ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Giovanni is once again set to get your hearts beating a little faster, showcasing a story of love and passion, with even more heat, even more energy, and even more drama than ever before!

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening. Through the absorption of the divine power, many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain, that have been declared as “incurable” by the medical profession.

Take on the challenge of a lifetime for Northern Ireland Hospice by running the Belfast City Marathon 2018. Whether you’re up for taking on the full marathon, half marathon, team relay, 8 mile walk or 5k fun run, The Belfast City Marathon offers something for everyone!

Mount Stewart and surrounds is an ornithologist’s delight with a wide range of feathered friends calling it home throughout the year. Join our resident bird-enthusiast Gemma Sandford on a monthly bird watching tour around the gardens and wider Demesne. Suitable for beginners or experienced birders.

Come along and sell your unwanted items or browse around the many stalls and pick up a few treasures. Come along and sell your unwanted items or browse around the many stalls and pick up a few treasures. Booking Not Needed.

Join us for a one day series of tours and lectures to be held at The Temple of the Winds. Earlier this year Mount Stewart formed a part of the British and Irish Botanical Expedition to Tasmania. This expedition collected seed and herbarium specimens for both Glasnevin and Kew.

Join Erin Halliday, award-winning poet and creative writing tutor, author of ’Chrysalis’ and ’Pharmakon’, for a six-week course writing poetry inspired by the history, family, collection, and grounds of Mount Stewart.

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening. Through the absorption of the divine power, many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain, that have been declared as “incurable” by the medical profession.

Join a National Trust Ranger for a walk around Minnowburn and learn about the history, plants and animals in this corner of the Lagan valley. Booking Not Needed. Children Welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.

Join Jo Whatmough for another of her walks through the nature and history of Murlough. This ones takes us the dunes at Murlough to discover why they’re such a richly diverse nature habitat. Booking Essential. Phone: 028 4375 1467. Dogs on leads welcome.

Join our Rangers for bluebell season at Murlough. Discover the best views of the bluebells that carpet the shadier parts of the reserve on a walk through the heathland. Booking Essential. Phone: 028 4375 1467. Dogs on leads welcome.

The Corn Mill at Castle Ward was once the heart of this historic estate. Dating from 1835, this busy mill once ground the corn from the fields into flour for the estate. Join our volunteers as they celebrate National Mills Weekend and see this piece of industrial heritage in full swing. Booking Not Needed.

Our Monthly spoken word event. Are you an author, poet or playwright looking to practice public speaking, discuss your work or the pieces that inspired you. This is the event for you.

Join us for our weekly open mic or open mike (derived from the expression "open microphone") night. This is a live show in Craft Hotel Bar where audience members who are amateur performers or professionals and want to try out new material or plug an upcoming show are given the opportunity to perform live in the bar.

Every Wednesday at 1.30pm until the end of October 2018 Discover what makes the ancient landscape of Kilmartin Glen so unique by joining our knowledgeable volunteer guides on a guided glen walk. Walks are free, just sign up at the Museum shop on the day.