Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House
Things to see & do
Our highlights
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Downhill Demesne
Downhill Demesne
Enjoy lots of fresh air when visiting Downhill Demesne and discover woodlands, gardens, ruins, open grassland and Mussenden Temple sitting right on the edge of a cliff.
© Marleen de Kramer
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Hezlett House
Hezlett House
Hezlett House, a 17th-century cottage, is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Northern Ireland. See the history of the house and its occupants come to life!
Hezlett House also houses the Downhill Marbles collection, and the reception offers hot drinks and snacks.
© Chris Hill
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Walking
Walking
The spectacular cliff-top walk skirts the edge of the property - climb up from the Black Glen past the Belvedere, follow the boundary wall past Mussenden Temple, and see whether you can spot the ice pond on the way to the dovecote.
© John Millar
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Events
Events
We offer many different events throughout the year, from guided walks to theatre performances, concerts and seasonal highlights like Hallowe'en at Hezlett House.
Events at Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House
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50 things to do before youre 11¾
50 things to do before youre 11¾
Are you up for the challenge?
Here at Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House our top five '50 Things to do before you're 11¾' include climbing a tree, hunting for bugs, eating an apple straight from a tree, feel like you're flying in the wind and plant it, grow it, eat it.
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Coming up
We're worth a visit at any time of year, but we've some extra-special events coming up this season. Highlight of the year is our much anticipated Kite Festival on 4 August. Not to be missed.
Archaeology project in Downhill ruins
We've been working on our third archaeological dig at Downhill this year. The aim of the project is to discover more about the history, development and use of this former mansion.
Don't miss...
- The launch of 50 things to do before you're 11¾
- Enjoy the colourful bluebells in bloom in May
- Our event packed summer season ahead
- Our new friendly seasonal team on site to help you enjoy your day