Stormont Estate Best Free Belfast Parkland Visitor Attraction
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The origin of the name
The origin of the name "Stormont" is unclear. It may be a shortened version of "Storm Mount" (recorded as the name of the estate in 1834). Some believe it originates from the Gaelic and means "place for crossing the mountain" (from star monadh).
Stormont Estate and Grounds
The Stormont Estate is over 400 acres of beautiful woodland. These woods include the magnificent red twigged lime trees, lining Prince of Wales avenue. These are planted in such a way as to lead the eye leading towards Stormont Parliament Buildings, designed by Sir Arthur Thornley. He was also involved in the planning of the estate's detached two-storey stone gate lodges. The main approach to Parliament Buildings is along the mile long, Prince of Wales Avenue. At the top of this avenue, stands the bronze statue of the barrister and Unionist politician, Lord Carson. This sculpture was erected in 1933 and designed by the sculptor Leonard Stanford Merrifield. Another more recent noteworthy sculpture is entitles, ‘reconciliation’ by Josephine Vasconcellos This statue is significant because it represents our two traditions reaching across the divide! A similar divide having been crossed after WW2 in Japan, Germany and England, explains why this ‘Reconciliation’ sculpture, also appears in Hiroshima Berlin and Coventry.
During her time, as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mo Mowlam
( 1997-1999 ) did much to open up Stormont Estate to the general public. She permitted outdoor concerts by such people as Elton Hohn and Van Morrison. This kind of venture had been previously unthinkable but Mo was not to be put off. The previously, 'locked' estate was now opened up to everyone. Mo Mowlan was also responsible for bringing about the amazing Mo Mowlan play park. This play park ranks as the best anywhere in the whole of N Ireland. It has been specially designed so children of all abilities can play together. The park has over 40 separate pieces of equipment. Entry is free. Aside from the beautiful gardens there's an outdoor gym, a variety of walks, including the Woodland Trail with fairy houses and carved wooden owls foxes badges and rabbits. On top of this there is a tea/coffee/snack hut, picnic and barbecue facilities.
Up near the Parliament Buildings in a secluded spot, we have the tomb of James Craig 1st Viscount Craigavon 1871 – 1940). Lord Craigavon was the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland from 1921 until his death in 1940.
The Stormont Estate was established by the Reverend John Cleland (1755–1834) in the early nineteenth century. He built Stormont Castle in 1830 which was described as a "large plain house with very little planting about it". In 1858 the exterior of the castle was redesigned in the Scottish Baronial style by the local architect Thomas Turner. When Cleland died in 1834 the estate went to John Cleland (1836–1893) and then finally to Arthur Charles Stewart Cleland (1865–1924). The Cleland family moved out in 1893 to live abroad and the estate was let to a tenant. When the tenancy ended, initial efforts to sell the estate failed.
In 1921, the newly formed Parliament of Northern Ireland needed a site for its new Parliament Buildings. Parliament, authorised the Government of Northern Ireland to purchase the 224 acre Stormont Estate for about £21,000. This included 100 acres of woodland.
Stormont Castle became the headquarters of the Government of Northern Ireland. Stormont Castle also became the official residence of the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland.
In 1932 the Portland Stone, Parliament Buildings at Stormont were completed and ready to be opened. They were designed by Sir Arnold Thornely in the Greek classical style and opened by Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII.
Stormont Estate and Grounds
The Stormont Estate is over 400 acres of beautiful woodland. These woods include the magnificent red twigged lime trees, lining Prince of Wales avenue. These are planted in such a way as to lead the eye leading towards Stormont Parliament Buildings, designed by Sir Arthur Thornley. He was also involved in the planning of the estate's detached two-storey stone gate lodges. The main approach to Parliament Buildings is along the mile long, Prince of Wales Avenue. At the top of this avenue, stands the bronze statue of the barrister and Unionist politician, Lord Carson. This sculpture was erected in 1933 and designed by the sculptor Leonard Stanford Merrifield. Another more recent noteworthy sculpture is entitles, ‘reconciliation’ by Josephine Vasconcellos This statue is significant because it represents our two traditions reaching across the divide! A similar divide having been crossed after WW2 in Japan, Germany and England, explains why this ‘Reconciliation’ sculpture, also appears in Hiroshima Berlin and Coventry.
During her time, as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mo Mowlam
( 1997-1999 ) did much to open up Stormont Estate to the general public. She permitted outdoor concerts by such people as Elton Hohn and Van Morrison. This kind of venture had been previously unthinkable but Mo was not to be put off. The previously, 'locked' estate was now opened up to everyone. Mo Mowlan was also responsible for bringing about the amazing Mo Mowlan play park. This play park ranks as the best anywhere in the whole of N Ireland. It has been specially designed so children of all abilities can play together. The park has over 40 separate pieces of equipment. Entry is free. Aside from the beautiful gardens there's an outdoor gym, a variety of walks, including the Woodland Trail with fairy houses and carved wooden owls foxes badges and rabbits. On top of this there is a tea/coffee/snack hut, picnic and barbecue facilities.
Up near the Parliament Buildings in a secluded spot, we have the tomb of James Craig 1st Viscount Craigavon 1871 – 1940). Lord Craigavon was the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland from 1921 until his death in 1940.
The Stormont Estate was established by the Reverend John Cleland (1755–1834) in the early nineteenth century. He built Stormont Castle in 1830 which was described as a "large plain house with very little planting about it". In 1858 the exterior of the castle was redesigned in the Scottish Baronial style by the local architect Thomas Turner. When Cleland died in 1834 the estate went to John Cleland (1836–1893) and then finally to Arthur Charles Stewart Cleland (1865–1924). The Cleland family moved out in 1893 to live abroad and the estate was let to a tenant. When the tenancy ended, initial efforts to sell the estate failed.
In 1921, the newly formed Parliament of Northern Ireland needed a site for its new Parliament Buildings. Parliament, authorised the Government of Northern Ireland to purchase the 224 acre Stormont Estate for about £21,000. This included 100 acres of woodland.
Stormont Castle became the headquarters of the Government of Northern Ireland. Stormont Castle also became the official residence of the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland.
In 1932 the Portland Stone, Parliament Buildings at Stormont were completed and ready to be opened. They were designed by Sir Arnold Thornely in the Greek classical style and opened by Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII.
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