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Mount Stewart

Castle & Historic Landmark · County Down, Northern Ireland

Mount Stewart is a castle & historic landmark in County Down, Northern Ireland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £16 · Child £8 · Family £40
Checked on the official site (from 1 March 2026, without Gift Aid): adult £16, child (5-17) £8, family (2+3) £40, one-adult family £24; under-5s free. Off-peak adult £13. Free for NT members.
Opening timesGarden and trails 10am-5pm; house from 11am, last entry 4pm; tea-room 10am-4.30pm (late October). Lawns of the formal garden close in winter.
Best time to goSpring and early summer for the gardens; weekdays are quieter.
School holiday tipNorthern Ireland schools break around the end of June and return in late August or early September, so July is the local peak. Visitors from England and Wales get quieter days in June and early July.
Best agesAll ages for the grounds; house rooms suit about 6+ (prams may need to stay at the door)
If it rainsMixed: house rooms are indoors, gardens and grounds are outdoors
ParkingTwo car parks; overflow field on busy days. (Free)
FoodTea-room open daily, food made on site.
Money saverCheck National Trust, Historic Houses or English Heritage membership value; family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsNational Trust house and world-famous gardens on Strangford Lough, with a red squirrel trail and natural play area.
What to packComfortable shoes, layers, picnic for the grounds, carrier for toddlers

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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