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Christmas at Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne

Winter over Mussenden Temple
Mussenden Temple | © Derrek Murray

This winter add a sprinkle of seasonal magic with a visit to Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne. This holiday season, join us for The Annual Christmas Carol Concert at Mussenden Temple , Vox Set Christmas Special Christmas Wreath making workshops at Hezlett House.

Christmas at Mussenden Temple

Festive music will once again fill Mussenden Temple and the garden volunteers are geeting ready to share with you the magical craft of Christmas Wreath Making at Hezlett House .

The Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Come join us to learn how to create your very own Christmas wreath, made from fresh foliage gathered from Downhill Demesne

6th and 8th December 2023

Get in the festive mood and join our talented team of volunteers as they show you how to create a beautiful, unique wreath for your front door, using fresh foliage and berries gathered from Downhill Demesne.
Workshops will take place at Hezlett House.

Ticket £37.50

Image shows Christmas foliage being arranged during a wreath making course
Try your hand at wreath making | © National Trust Images / Arnhel de Serra

Christmas Carol Concert at Mussenden Temple with Cantemus

10th December 2023

Start your Christmas celebrations with Cantemus Choir NI and come to a carol concert at Mussenden Temple.

The programme this year will include classic Christmas carols that you can all join in with as well as some solo pieces.

Festive refreshments are included.

Experience an afternoon to remember.

Ticket £28

A group of people are singing, with a vaulted stone ceiling behind them, at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire.
Enjoy classic carols in Mussenden Temple this Christmas. | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

The Vox Set at Mussenden: Benjamin Amos, David C Clements & friends

Christmas Special - Benjamin Amos and David C Clements individually draw a big crowd, we’ve brought them together to get us in a perfect festive mood.

16th December 2023

he National Trust and Stunt Double Music are proud to present two of Northern Ireland's finest up-and-coming singer-songwriters in Benjamin Amos and David C Clements at one of the most stunning and iconic locations, the Mussenden Temple. Expect a night of acoustic storytelling accompanied with lush strings, all within the candlelit confines of the temple's 200 year old walls. The perfect seasonal soiree to get you in the festive mood.

Ticket £28

Benjamin Amos performs in Mussenden Temple for The Vox Set
Benjamin Amos performs in Mussenden Temple for The Vox Set | © Sam Kwan