Join us on a guided historical tour of one of the jewels of the North Coast as we take you round the Earl Bishop Hervey’s estate.
Celebrate the arrival of autumn on the north coast. Pick, prepare and press your own apple juice from our walled garden orchard.
Discover the beautiful landscape and buildings of Downhill Demesne in this walk & sketch session with local artist Sarah Carrington.
Join us for an interesting talk on these fascinating creatures inside the iconic Mussenden Temple before setting off on a twilight walk in search of the native bats of Downhill Forest
Come and join us celebrating European Heritage Open Day 2026; Heritage at Risk –Revive Resist Reimagine.
Discover the history of Downhill House, which was built in the 18th century and now stands in ruins, and find out about the eccentric Earl Bishop who lived in this once grand family home.
If woodcarving is something you appreciate & would like to try, now you can with a Christmas themed Introduction to Woodcarving class with Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland.
Come join us and learn how to create your very own Christmas wreath, made from fresh foliage gathered from Downhill Demesne.