Reservoirs & lochs · Northern Ireland
Clandeboye Estate
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The Clandeboye Estate is a country estate in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, 12 miles (19 km) outside Belfast. Covering 2,000 acres (8.1 km2), it contains woodlands, formal and walled gardens,
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor West · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Clandeboye Estate, the nearest railway station is Bangor West, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BT19 1RN, and entry to the estate is free.
About
The Clandeboye Estate is a country estate in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, 12 miles (19 km) outside Belfast. Covering 2,000 acres (8.1 km2), it contains woodlands, formal and walled gardens, lawns, a lake, and 250 hectares (620 acres) of farmland. Named after the former Gaelic territory of Clandeboye, the estate was the home of Lindy, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, widow of the last Marquess (the title being extinct), until her death in October 2020.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Clandeboye Estate is a country estate in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, 12 miles (19 km) outside Belfast. Covering 2,000 acres (8.1 km2), it contains woodlands, formal and walled gardens, lawns, a lake, and 250 hectares (620 acres) of farmland. Named after the former Gaelic territory of Clandeboye, the estate was the home of Lindy, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, widow of the last Marquess (the title being extinct), until her death in October 2020.
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Background
History
The estate, first settled in 1674, was originally named Ballyleidy, after the townland in which it lay. The current Clandeboye House was built in 1801–1804 to a design by Robert Woodgate that incorporated elements of the previous building and was built for the politician Sir James Blackwood, 2nd Baron Dufferin and Clandeboye. It was named after the former Gaelic Irish territory of Clandeboye, which covered swathes of north County Down and south County Antrim. In memory of his mother, Helen, Lady Dufferin (granddaughter of the playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan), Lord Dufferin and Ava built the stone edifice Helen's Tower on the estate, which has since been immortalised by Tennyson in the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6420, -5.7170
- District
- Ards and North Down
- Postcode
- BT19 1RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Down
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor West — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Clandeboye Estate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clandeboye Estate?
- Clandeboye Estate is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT19 1RN).
- What is Clandeboye Estate?
- The Clandeboye Estate is a country estate in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, 12 miles (19 km) outside Belfast. Covering 2,000 acres (8.1 km2), it contains woodlands, formal and walled gardens,
- How do I get to Clandeboye Estate?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor West, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT19 1RN.
- Is Clandeboye Estate free to visit?
- Yes, Clandeboye Estate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clandeboye Estate?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor West, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT19 1RN.