NT Castle Ward

We are a stunning 18th-century Mansion and 820 acre demesne owned and cared for by the National Trust

[NT Castle Ward @NTCastleWard]

We never get used to this beautiful estate!

[Patrick Brannigan also at bsky.social @PatrickJMB]

The scale of the trees @NTCastleWard

[Simon Gray @SimonGray14]

A group of Irish hare having a bath in the morning sun in Lecale this morning near Castle Ward ⁦@NTCastleWard⁩ ⁦@StrangfrdLecale⁩ ⁦@UlsterWildlife⁩ #irishhare #lecale

[National Trust NI @NationalTrustNI]

We've made a list and checked it twice. 📝✨
Unwrap what's on at many of the places we care for this Christmas. 🎄 https://t.co/73IhXLoJYw

[heartofdownreds @heartofdownreds]

Castleward Red Squirrel catchup.
All for one, one for all

Keep a lookout for the little Reds while you enjoy the walks at NT Castleward
@RedSquirrelsUW
@NTCastleWard
@heartofdownreds
@Welshsquirrels
Day four of our Red Squirrel Awareness work
#redsquirrelawareness

[heartofdownreds @heartofdownreds]

CastlewardNT Craftfest call and chat we are here all day @RedSquirrelsUW @NTCastleWard

[National Trust NI @NationalTrustNI]

Ready, set, race...into a Summer of Play.

Cross the drawbridge of the Straw Maze @NTCastleWard and follow the twists and turns to conquer the challenges.

Discover a variety of #SummerOfPlay adventures across many of the places in our care at https://t.co/c7MlytqLTf

[The CJS Team @CountrysideJobs]

#Jobs advertised today from: @EnvironmentBank @whiteroseforest @NidderdaleAONB @northyorksc @MontWildlife @NorthSomersetC @cityoflondon @CoLBBSC @newforestdc @YorksWildlife @BASCnews @KentWildlife @NTCastleWard Ben Alder Estate See https://t.co/kfFMTGT4xf

[National Trust NI @NationalTrustNI]

There's nothing like turning a corner on a woodland
walk to discover a blanket of bluebells sprawling across the forest floor. In fact when you spot a thick carpet of purple perfection, it's an indication that you’re walking through an ancient woodland.
📷 Sarah @NTCastleWard

[National Trust NI @NationalTrustNI]

Spring is our thing - and we want you to join in the joy.

We’re celebrating all things blossom this week. Blossom Week is a chance to show-off the season wherever you spot it.

Share your blossom moments using #BlossomWatch #NationalTrustNI

📷 @NTCastleWard

[National Trust NI @NationalTrustNI]

Busy holidays can be overwhelming for some. That's why @NTCastleWard are offering 'Calm Bags' this Easter. With fidget toys, ear defenders and sensory items, they help create a comfortable environment for those who need extra support. The team can also point out quieter spaces.

[The National Lottery Heritage Fund NI @HeritageFundNI]

👋 #BelfastHour Let us recommend some amazing offers near Belfast for National Lottery Open Week 18 – 26 March!
Free entry to @RSPBNI Belfast’s Window on Wildlife @NTmountstewart @NTCastleWard Rowallane or @ufm_cultra (25/26 Mar)

👉https://t.co/27OaHU8hqS
#kennedyRecruitment

[NT Castle Ward @NTCastleWard]

Could you imagine yourself running & planning events like Christmas or Easter at Castle Ward or know someone who might?

Use the link below to find out more & how to apply:👇
https://t.co/JQMUE3u4Ta

@nattrustjobs @NIJobseeker @NIjobscom

[National Trust NI @NationalTrustNI]

Last month we told you about the red squirrels which were introduced @NTCastleWard in a bid to establish a new population of this iconic native species - meet one of the newest residents on the estate.

[National Trust @nationaltrust]

Did you know that snowdrops are named after earrings, not snowflakes?

Photo: @NTCastleWard, Christine Purdy.

[Steve Armitage @Steve64Armitage]

@nationaltrust @NTCastleWard Nice walk around Stowe School gardens today 🌱

[National Trust NI @NationalTrustNI]

February is short - but so is one of its best-loved wild flowers.

Clustered bravely in the winter soil, the Latin name for a snowdrop is 'Galanthus nivalis' which means 'milk flower of the snow'.

📸 @NTCastleWard

[National Trust @nationaltrust]

Good news from @NTCastleWard - red squirrels have been successfully introduced into the County Down estate.

Together with @UlsterWildlife, @BelfastZoo, @daera_ni and @heartofdownreds, we’re working to secure the long-term future of this endangered species.

Photo: Adam Gerrard

[BBC News NI @BBCNewsNI]

"There's so many people that have never even seen a red."
The red squirrel has been under threat in Northern Ireland, but a scheme to release more into the grounds of @NTCastleWard is hoping to revitalise the population 🌰🐿️

[National Trust NI @NationalTrustNI]

Red squirrels have been successfully introduced @NTcastleward in a bid to establish a new population of the iconic native species. The first four reds were released into their new woodland home from Belfast Zoo this winter. Learn more at:
https://t.co/Ctl9s0WPm7
📸 Adam Gerrard