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.
- Booking essential
Join us on a walk through time and history along side a Hervey Heritage Trust guide.
The journey will take you through Earl Bishop Hervey's gardens, his ‘castle’ and you will have exclusive access to the cliff top Mussenden Temple and hear all about its history.
View the breath-taking miles of beaches, watch the Atlantic waves lap along Inishowen and on a clear day spot the Scottish coastline.
This walk and talk is run in partnership between the Hervey Heritage Society and the National Trust. Tour leaves from the Bishop's Gate entrance.
The walk will last two hours
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £15.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Suitability
Suitable for 16+
- Meeting point
Bishop's Gate Entrance
- What to bring and wear
Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear is required.
- Accessibility
2 hour walk over uneven ground with steep steps.
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