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EHOD 2026 Mussenden Temple Open Day

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

For this year's European Heritage Open Day, we’re highlighting the stories, skills and memories held within our historic places. Heritage isn’t just about buildings- it’s about the people and traditions that give them life. Mussenden Temple is open from 11am to 3pm for you to enjoy.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

Fully accessible, for wheelchair users please contact us via email at mussendentemple@nationaltrust.org.uk, before visiting to arrange the presence of a Stair Climber at Mussenden Temple.

Meeting point

Parking free for National Trust Members at Lion's Gate

Suitability for children

Family friendly

What to bring and wear

Suitable outdoor clothing

Other

Normal car parking charges apply.

Upcoming events

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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on
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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on
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