Derrymore House

Derrymore House is an 18th-century manor set within over 400 acres of parkland and woodland, featuring a traditional thatched roof made from Shannon reeds. The estate has winding paths through grassy pastures that lead to a walled garden.

The house was built in the 18th century, and the Treaty Room inside is where discussions for the 1800 Act of Union between Britain and Ireland took place. This room marks an important moment in Irish and British history.

The house connects to the Bessbrook Friends' Meeting House and shows ties to the founding of nearby Bessbrook village, which John Grubb Richardson initiated. Visitors can see how the landscape design reflects the relationship between the estate and the settlement.

The main car park is located at the lower end of the estate opposite the walled garden with adequate visitor parking. A special field near the entrance is reserved for dogs.

During World War II the grounds were converted into a US Army supply depot, leaving military earthworks that remain visible today. These traces show how the place served a completely different purpose during the war.

Location: Northern Ireland

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/derrymore-house

GPS coordinates: 54.18700,-6.37800

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51