Exploring Northern Ireland

Travel Northern Ireland with the Great British Heritage Pass - explore the stunning regions and Northern Irish heritage properties of Belfast, Londonderry, Newtownards, Enniskillen, Strangford, Portadown and more.

Northern Ireland welcomes you to Castle Coole, which is not actually a castle, but a magnificent 18th century mansion.

Continue on to Ardress House, a wonderful country house from the 17th century, with a farmyard and woodland play area.

The Rowallane Garden near Belfast is a beautiful garden of particular interest in spring and autumn.

Then head off towards Castle Ward, which has facades in both the Classical and Gothic styles, and a wildfowl collection on the lake.

End your stay by the sea at Mount Stewart House and Garden, which is a fascinating 18th century house and superb garden modelled on the Athenian Temple of the Winds.