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at Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne

Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne guided tour 

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.

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31 Aug to 21 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time

Community Apple Press Pop-up 

Celebrate the arrival of autumn on the north coast. Pick, prepare and press your own apple juice from our walled garden orchard.

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5 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time

Walk & Sketch Session with Sarah Carrington 

Discover the beautiful landscape and buildings of Downhill Demesne in this walk & sketch session with local artist Sarah Carrington.

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12 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 12:30

Downhill Bat Experience Walk 

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

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12 Sep 2026
at 19:00 to 21:30

EHOD 2026 Mussenden Temple Open Day 

Come and join us celebrating European Heritage Open Day 2026; Heritage at Risk –Revive Resist Reimagine.

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13 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00

Downhill Through the Ages - EHOD 2026 

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.

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13 Sep 2026
at 12:00 to 13:30

Christmas Themed Woodcarving Workshop 

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.

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21 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 17:30

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop 

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

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2 Dec to 4 Dec 2026
at 19:00 to 21:00+ 1 other date or time