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Mount Stewart

Greyabbey, United Kingdom

History

A 19th-century house with some of the most admired gardens in the British Isles, on the shore of Strangford Lough. The National Trust charges entry; it lies on the A20 about 25 km from Belfast.

Nearest town
Greyabbey, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
54.5537, -5.6022

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • EDYC Caravan and Camping AreaCampsite
    16 km from Mount Stewart
    Waste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lorne EstateCampsite
    17 km from Mount Stewart
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Delamont Country ParkCampsite
    19 km from Mount Stewart
    TentsCaravans
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Castle Ward Caravan ParkCampsite
    21 km from Mount Stewart
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Jordanstown Loughshore Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Mount Stewart
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Strangford Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Mount Stewart
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Mount Stewart?

Mount Stewart is in Greyabbey, United Kingdom, at GPS 54.5537, -5.6022. It is about 20 km from Portaferry.

Can you camp near Mount Stewart?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ballywhiskin Caravan and Camping Park, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Mount Stewart?

Mount Stewart is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Strangford Lough and the Mourne Mountains.

What is there to see near Mount Stewart?

Places worth a stop nearby: Castle Ward (20 km), Tollymore Forest Park (42 km), Mull of Galloway (49 km) and Silent Valley Reservoir (54 km).

When is the best time to visit Mount Stewart?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)