Our work at Bishop's Gate garden

Bishop's Gate bog garden at Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers — Bishop's Gate bog garden at Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne | © National Trust Images/Steven Hanna

You can discover an abundance of colour beyond the gothic Bishops Gate lodge. Bishops Gate garden has undertaken a dramatic transformation over recent years thanks to the hard work and passion of our dedicated gardening and volunteer team.

A dedicated team

Head gardener Una Quinn leads a dedicated and passionate team who help to keep the gardens looking beautiful all year round. You can catch Una and her team on a Wednesday – they’ll be happy to answer any questions about the garden you may have.

Transforming the Bog Garden

Keen volunteers are helping to transform the Bog Garden and surrounding area into a more colourful and manicured state. The Bog Garden had previously been neglected in certain areas with many invasive plants taking over. Slowly, the weeds and plants in the wrong places are diminishing. It houses a great variety of flowers, including some stunning irises.

The ruins of Downhill House at Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne, County Londonderry

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