Ardress House
County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
64 Annaghmore Rd, Portadown, Craigavon BT62 1SQ
Telephone 028 8778 4753
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Ardress House is a 17th-century farmhouse remodelled in the Georgian style, with an adjoining working farmyard that's as much a part of the visit as the house itself - reviewers mention chickens, pigs and a donkey among the old farm equipment on display. The apple orchard is a recurring highlight, with blossom in spring and apple picking in October. The house tour is well liked overall, though a couple of reviewers found it rushed in places.
Worth the trip
The working farmyard, with chickens, pigs and a donkey alongside historic farm equipment, and an orchard that hosts apple picking in October.
Before you go
There's no cafe on site, so bring a picnic, and you can walk the grounds and orchard for free without paying to enter the house if you're just after a stroll.
Reviewers consistently enjoy Ardress House's working farmyard, with chickens, pigs, a donkey and old farm equipment giving the grounds an intimate, lesser-visited feel compared to bigger National Trust properties. The guided house tour, around an hour long, is praised for its family history and period detail, though a couple of reviewers felt it moved a little quickly in places. There is no tearoom on site, so visitors are advised to bring a picnic, and the reasonable entry fee is noted favourably. The rose garden and an operating forge producing basic tools are also mentioned as highlights depending on the time of year.
17th-century farmhouse remodelled in the Georgian style, with an adjoining working farmyard
“I usually go for the walk in the grounds. I park outside in the side part. By the orchard and just walk in. It's lovely for a late evening stroll. The house is good. But you don't need to visit house so its free”- Sally Rice, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Guided tours
- “Our young lady guide was highly interesting, filling our tour with details of 17 to 20 century family facts.” - Mhairi Walton
- How long to allow
- “The tour, which takes around 1hr, was filled with fun family facts and in-depth family history.” - Mhairi Walton
- Facilities
- “The grounds and gardens are kept in a superb manner with adequate picnicing areas [ No tearoom on site ] .” - Mhairi Walton
Common questions about Ardress House
Where is Ardress House?
Ardress House is in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, at 64 Annaghmore Rd, Portadown, Craigavon BT62 1SQ.
Do you need a ticket to visit Ardress House?
Yes - Ardress House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Ardress House?
The working farmyard, with chickens, pigs and a donkey alongside historic farm equipment, and an orchard that hosts apple picking in October.
Is Ardress House a ruin or still intact?
Ardress House is largely intact - 17th-century farmhouse remodelled in the Georgian style, with an adjoining working farmyard.
