Introduction
Delamont is a demesne from the 17th century with the present house dating from the mid-19th century. There are woodland and parkland trees and large clumps. Other features include a narrow formal garden, a woodland walk, a walled orchard and a cultivated walled garden with glasshouses.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
028 9056 9615Access contact details
Country Park; public amenity.
Directions
Two miles south of Killyleagh off the A22. Delamont Country Park.
Owners
Down District Council
24 Strangford Road, Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, BT30 6SROther Websites
- Features & Designations
Designations
Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory
- Reference: D/016
Features
- Tree Clump
- Kitchen Garden
- Gate Lodge
- House (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Walk
- Orchard
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Bence-Jones, M {A Guide to Irish Country Houses} (London: Constable, 1990) A Guide to Irish Country Houses
- Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest, Northern Ireland