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Open Cabinets Month in the Mansion House

Open Cabinets Month in the Mansion House

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Throughout October, Open Cabinets Month returns to Castle Ward in Strangford, offering visitors a chance to explore historic cabinets filled with rarely seen objects and decorative curiosities. These collections reveal unique stories about how treasured possessions were once stored and displayed. Guests can join guided house tours on weekdays or visit at their own pace during weekends, with access included in the admission fee.

Throughout the month, a selection of historic cabinets will be opened, revealing the fascinating objects, precious trinkets, and decorative curiosities stored inside.

Showcasing pieces that are both beautiful and intriguing inside and out, these cabinets offer a rare opportunity to explore objects that have seldom been seen by the public, or have not been displayed for many years.

Visitors can discover the stories behind these remarkable collections and gain a unique insight into how treasured possessions were stored and displayed in the past.

Join a guided house tour on weekdays or explore at your own pace with a self-guided visit at weekends to uncover these hidden gems and experience a side of the collection rarely on view.

Included with admission. Available from 1-31 October (house closed Tuesdays).

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Frequently asked questions

Open Cabinets Month in the Mansion House takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Saturday, 31 October 2026.

Open Cabinets Month in the Mansion House is held at Castle Ward in Belfast (Strangford, Downpatrick, County Down).

Tickets for Open Cabinets Month in the Mansion House can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.