Co. Londonderry

Downhill Castle
Mussenden Road, Castlerock, Co. Londonderry, BT51 4RP
Phone : +44 (0) 28 7084 8728
The best known features of this famous National Trust demesne are the exquisite Mussenden Temple and the ruined palace of the eccentric nobleman, Frederick Hervey, Earl of Bristol and Bishop of Derry . As you enter the estate via the Bishop's gate you come upon an ornamental garden in the gatelodge . Continue on up through the Black Glen to see a number of other interesting neoclassical buildings, two artificial lakes and some gigantic Sitka spruce . Partial wheelchair access .
Demesne is always accessible .
Mussenden Temple weekend afternoons April, May, June and Sept
July and August, daily 12 - 6pm
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