Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne

Important notice -

In line with NI Executive guidance, indoor areas at Downhill Demesne and Mussenden Temple remain closed. Outdoor areas are open for local walkers to enjoy. Please follow social distancing guidelines.

Visit this stunning landscape and beautiful gardens.

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Snow capped Mournes from Murlough National Nature Reserve

What's open in Northern Ireland 

In line with NI Executive guidance, our houses, shops and visitor centres will be closed for six weeks from 26 December to restrict the spread of coronavirus. Our outdoor spaces will remain open for local walkers to enjoy and cafes will offer a limited take-away service. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. The safety of our staff, volunteers, visitors and local communities remains our priority. We urge people to follow government guidance and stay local.

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Things to see and do 

Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne   County Londonderry

Explore Downhill Demesne

Downhill Demesne delves into a life and landscape steeped in history and nature. There's much to explore as you enter this enchanting estate. Wander around the 18th-century demesne and discover dovecotes and gardens as you stumble upon a spectacular temple.

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Discover an unforgettable coastal landscape

Experience the beauty and mystery of County Londonderry’s Downhill Demesne in this video tour of the vast landscape – fascinating ruins, an intriguing clifftop temple, unusual plants and trees, plus much more. We’ll be shedding light on the eccentric bishop that lived here and treating you to dramatic views of the North Atlantic.

Discover Downhill Demesne
Snowdrops in January

Signs of Spring 

Discover Downhill Demesne as it bursts into life this Spring.

Visitors with a dog at Aira Force and Ullswater, Cumbria

Dogs at Downhill Demesne 

We love to see your dogs exercising on the demesne. In order to keep them and all our visitors safe, we have a few simple asks.

Mussenden Temple at Downhill Demesne

Downhill Demesne Walking Trail  

With its sheltered gardens and cliff-top walks, you'll hug the headland of the North Coast on this beautiful walk around Downhill Demesne. Stop for a rest and a must-have photo at one of Ireland's most photographed places, the iconic Mussenden Temple inspired by the Tivoli Temple of Vesta.

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Eating and shopping

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Feeling peckish

Enjoy a takeaway coffee or tea from Al’s Coffee Hut at Lion's Gate. Partnered with the perfect patisserie - it's the ideal way to warm up on your day out to Downhill Demesne and Mussenden Temple.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne on the National Trust Collections website

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