- Baronscourt Estate Gardens: This grand private estate near Newtownstewart, home to the Duke of Abercorn, features elegant Italian-style terraced gardens descending towards scenic lakes, with stone parapets, steps, ornate vases, and structured planting. Surrounded by extensive parkland, mature woodlands rich in rhododendrons, azaleas, and bluebells, plus ongoing landscaping, it offers a breathtaking blend of formal beauty and natural splendour in the foothills of the Sperrins.
- The Argory: A splendid National Trust property near Dungannon set in a 320-acre wooded riverside estate, boasting delightful gardens with sweeping lawns, mature trees, seasonal floral displays, and peaceful walking paths along the Blackwater River. The grounds provide tranquil views, heritage planting, and a harmonious Victorian-era atmosphere perfect for leisurely strolls.
- Blessingbourne Country Estate: Near Fivemiletown, this picturesque estate surrounds a romantic Victorian mansion with extensive grounds including mature parkland, woodland trails, open meadows, and natural planting schemes. The landscaped walks through trees and countryside create a serene, family-friendly setting that highlights traditional Irish estate gardening amid peaceful rural scenery.
- Gortin Glen Forest Park: A magnificent managed forest park in the Sperrins offering scenic trails through dense conifer and broadleaf woodlands, with dappled paths, viewpoints overlooking lakes and valleys, and natural underplanting of ferns, heathers, and wildflowers. It showcases large-scale landscape forestry and ecological planting in a dramatic mountain setting.
- Ashfield Park: A charming mid-19th-century walled garden near Clogher, featuring well-maintained enclosed spaces with structured borders, lawns, and heritage planting within a small undulating park. This intimate historic gem provides a peaceful retreat with traditional walled garden features and seasonal interest amid Tyrone’s rolling countryside.
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