5 great things to do this week with National Trust
From exploring rose gardens to having tea with a Tiger - there's loads of activities going on this week!
Last updated 20th Jun 2019
1. Explore the Tiger who came to Tea trail at Rowallane Garden, Saintfield
It is one of the most famous children's books of all time and now, Rowallane Garden is hosting a special exhibition and welcoming the Tiger himself to tea.
The Tiger who came to Tea, written and illustrated by the matriarch of children’s literature Judith Kerr, has captured the imagination of children and their parents alike since its first publication in 1968. To celebrate the golden anniversary of one of the nation’s favourite children’s tales, The Tiger who came to Tea is currently on tour! The exhibition is now at Rowallane Garden. The only Northern Irish stop on the tour!
2. Rose month continues at Springhill, Moneymore in the planted Dutch Garden
Take a stroll with National Trust gardener Warren and learn all there is to know about the varieties of roses at Springhill. Check out Warrens vision in the newly replanted and refigured Dutch Garden.
Learn about the many different varieties of rose on the estate and how to care for them. Enjoy a complimentary sample of rose cordial produced from the fresh flowers in the gardens. This event runs every Thursday throughout June.
3. Summer Family Adventure at Crom, Fermanagh
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of outdoor activities that mark the start of our summer programme of family fun as we celebrate all things nature & wildlife at Crom. Take part in craft activities, bug hunts, woodland trails and more.
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of outdoor activities that mark the start of National Trust's summer programme of family fun as we celebrate all things nature & wildlife at Crom. Take part in craft activities, bug hunts, woodland trails and more.
4. Jazz in the garden at Mount Stewart, Newtownards
Bring your picnic or enjoy some of our on-site catering and settle down on the lawn with your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of jazz in the beautiful gardens at Mount Stewart.
Sunday 30th June - Siobhan Pettit
Sunday 28th July - Guinness Jazz Band
Sunday 25th August - Martello Jazz Band
Sunday 29th September - JB and the Riviera Swing Band
5. Play in Rowallane Garden, Saintfield and Springhill, Moneymore
Join National Trust at Rowallane Garden and Springhill this summer for some traditional family fun in the outdoors as they bring back some classic sports day favourites. Wooden spoons at the ready…
Do you remember how much fun you had at your school sports day? National Trust is bringing back those classic sports day activities with a range of fun family games running at Rowallane Garden and Springhill throughout July and August.
Here’s a taster of some of the free activities you can enjoy over the summer months:
Egg and spoon race
Three-legged race
Wheelbarrow race
Obstacle courses
Sack race
Bean bag tossing
Traditional lawn games (croquet and tennis)
More outdoor adventures
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