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PARK LIFE Also throughout the magazine
Aideen Murphy, Laura Ponsonby, Marie-Louise Gowdy and Sandy the six month old Cockapoo.
Stephen and Emma Scott with Ben and Grace.
MONTALTO ESTATE
This privately owned historic estate set in magnifi cent natural surroundings near Ballynahinch has reopened to welcome visitors this spring. Active families can enjoy its Woodland Trail and the impressive tree house featuring rope bridges, monkey bars and treetop views. For tranquil and picturesque walks you can enjoy the stunning views of The Lake Walk and The Garden Walk.
Montalto Estate has been shortlisted for the 2020 Historic Houses Garden of the Year, the only Northern Irish garden to be nominated.
Lucy and Brian Williams enjoying the spring day on Montalto’s ancient woodland trail.
Joanna Curran with daughters Autumn and Abigail. Noah, Matthew and Maeve McCann celebrating Maeve’s birthday.
Martin, Tracey and Riley McGeown. Danny O’Hare, Sadie and Katie Hall.
Montalto regulars Jean Spurgeon and Kathleen Morrow. Jean used to attend the lavish Christmas concert parties at the house and Kathleen remembers camping with her fellow brownies on the estate.
Laura, Andrew, Leah and Alex Hutchinson.
Alan Johnston with Jess and Nala, Kelsa Speers with Evee and Lola. Amanda Ramsey and Ozzy, Ruth Early and Tara.
Margaret Hanna and Sue McCrum.
Bea, Thora and Ivan Lewis. Theo and Lindsay Wylie with Finlay and Tracey Burdock. Emily and Neil Conlon with Jane and Susanna.
