Events

Kite Festival

A row of bright orange clownfish kites fly over a meadow. © Andrea Hirt

From small to massive, kites of all shapes, sizes and colours

Kites of all colours and sizes will adorn the skies at Downhill Demesne with the experts showing us how easy it is! 

Come along and join in the kite flying fun

Sunday 5 August

12noon - 5pm

Normal admission, National Trust members free admission

Outdoor theatre performance

Twelfth Night © Toby Edwards

Last year's performance of Twelfth Night at Downhill Demesne

Join us for a tongue in cheek performance of Shakespeare’s classic, A Midsummer Night's Dream on 1 August.

Booking essential contact 028 7084 9025 for tickets or more information.

Mussenden Temple at Downhill Demesne © NTPL/Robert Morris

A special location for music

Music Sundays

Come along and hear the harpist play easy listening tunes in the iconic Mussenden Temple. Dates include 8 and 22 July and 5 and 19 August 12noon - 4pm.