Springhill (National Trust)
Springhill
20 Springhill Road
Moneymore
Magherafelt
Co. Londonderry/Derry
BT45 7NQ
Northern Ireland
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/springhill
springhill@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
General enquiries
028 8674 8210
Learning
028 8674 8215
Fax
028 8674 8210
An atmospheric 17th-century ‘plantation’ home, and one of the prettiest houses in Ulster. The house tour takes in the exceptional library, Conyngham family furniture, gun room, nursery, resident ghost and the unusual and colourful costume exhibition which has some fine 17th-century Irish pieces. There are waymarked paths in the estate, walled gardens, a caravan site and beautiful barn for hire.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site
Additional info
Suitable for school groups. Education room/centre. Live interpretation. Hands-on activities. Children’s guide. Children’s quiz/trail. Children’s costumes and activities available on request.
Collection details
Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Personalities, Social History, Weapons and War
Key artists and exhibits
- 17th-century Irish costume
Mid Ulster Vintage Rally
Come along and enjoy the largest vintage vehicle rally in Mid-Ulster. Hundreds of vehicles, items of machinery on display and fun for all the family. Hosted by the Mid Ulster Vintage Vehicles Club.
Suitable for
When
1-5pm
Admission
Child: £2
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Springhill, 028 8674 8210, springhill@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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Clueso, for Kids!
Calling all junior detectives to join Shirley Holmes at Springhill for a fantastic day of fun and intrigue for all the family. Come in your very own detective costume and help Shirley solve the mystery...do you know whodunit?
Suitable for
When
1-5pm
Admission
Adult: £3.25
Child: £5
Booking Not Needed.
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Batty Bonanza
An exciting night of fun for all the family. Learn more about the bats that make their home in and around Springhill and make something batty to take home.
Suitable for
When
7:30-10pm
Admission
Adult: £5
Child: £3
Family: £13
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Springhill, 028 8674 8210, springhill@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Princesses and Pirates
Lots of sparkle and swords are expected at Springhill over the bank holiday weekend. Budding Princesses and Pirates can discover the Springhill treasure trail and enjoy lots of sparkling and swash-buckling games and crafts. Prizes given for the best dressed Princess and Pirate. Judging will take place at 3pm
Suitable for
When
12-5pm
Admission
Child: £1.5
Family: £8
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Springhill, 028 8674 8210, springhill@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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