Weddings at Mussenden Temple

Wedding at Mussenden Temple — Wedding Mussenden Temple | © NTI

With an iconic cliff edge temple, colourful gardens and historic ruins, Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne offers backdrops with the wow factor. An exclusive wedding venue in Northern Ireland with unique and unusual locations for your romantic ceremony, engagement or wedding photographs.

Wedding ceremonies

Mussenden Temple is a unique location for your wedding celebration. The views and intimate surroundings will give you and your guests a day to remember.

Our professional and experienced staff will be on hand to guide you every step of the way.

Venue hire includes:

1.5 days hire (time for rehearsal and setup the afternoon before 12noon -3pm)
Set-up costs
Up to 100 chairs
3 tables and ivory linens
Power if required
Staff
Photography on the estate

Wedding ceremonies are available March-September only.

You can find out more about saying ‘I do’ at Mussenden Temple by emailing at mussendenweddings@nationaltrust.org.uk

Wedding photography

The manicured and colourful gardens at Bishop's Gate offer the perfect backdrop for your wedding photographs as well at the hauntingly beautiful Downhill ruins.

A wedding photography package is also available. If you'd like more information or would like to book a viewing, please get in touch with us via email at mussendenweddings@nationaltrust.org.uk for more details.

Exterior of Mussenden Temple in the grounds of Downhill Demesne at County Londonderry

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