Frightful Fernery - Halloween Trail at Mount Stewart

Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

About

Do you dare enter the Frightful Fernery this Halloween? Strange sightings in the fernery at Mount Stewart have been becoming more frequent as we approach Halloween. Are you ready for a fright? A host of ghouls, creeps and frightful faces straight out of folklore and literature have popped up.

DISCLAIMER - This area offers more frights than the Mansion House and Lake Walk, so parents and carers are advised to exercise caution when visiting with children.

Facilities

Parking & Transport

On site parking

Provider Preferences

Dogs Permitted on Lead

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Opening Times

Season (24 Oct 2026 - 1 Nov 2026)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00

What's Nearby

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Mount Stewart, NewtownardsMount Stewart is a stunning estate in the beautiful scenic area of Strangford Lough. The Formal Gardens are ranked as one of the top ten in the world and the within the house there are collections of national and international significance.