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Garden Walk & Talk

Join our gardener Una for a walk around the beautiful Bishop's Gate Garden.

  • Booking essential

Our gardener Una Quinn leads a dedicated and passionate team who help to keep the gardens looking beautiful all year round.

You can join Una on a gentle walk around the Bog Garden and Bishops Gate Arboretum.

The Bog Garden was created by Lady Bruce in 1910. You can see a variety of blooms, discover exotic and ornamental trees on a short trail through the garden and arboretum.

Booking Essential

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £5.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for older children

Meeting point

Bishops Gate Garden Entrance

What to bring and wear

Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear

Accessibility

The route passes uneven terrain and steps

Other

Limited free parking on the lay bay at Bishop's Gate Facilities and car park spaces at Lion's Gate , National Trust members park for free .

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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on
6 Apr to 21 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30+ 6 other dates or times

Family Woodcarving Workshop: Make a Toy Sword 

This Family Woodcarving Workshop is a great introduction to woodwork for adults and children alike. In the 2 hour family workshop you will learn how to use traditional woodworking tools and equipment to make your own toy sword.

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on
25 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 13:30+ 1 other date or time

International Dawn Chorus Day Walk 

Step out into nature and immerse yourself in the majestic sounds of the dawn chorus at Downhill. Experience the powerful restorative qualities of the woodlands on an early morning walk around the Demesne and Forest.

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on
3 May 2026
at 05:30 to 07:30

Painting Workshop with Sarah Carrington - Mussenden Temple 

Join local landscape artist Sarah Carrington for a seasonal painting workshop from Mussenden Temple.

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on
15 May 2026
at 10:00 to 12:30