Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne Castlerock, Coleraine
Description: Frederick Hervey, Bishop of Derry, had an appetite for drama and chose a wild coastal headland for a mansion and temple. The mansion is in ruins but the landscape park remains. Follow paths through the sheltered gardens or along the cliff tops for views of the North Coast. On a cliff top, he built the circular Mussenden Temple as a library, imitating the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli. Suitable for picnics. Wheelchair access. Programme of events. Learning facilities. Dogs must be kept on leads. • Dramatic setting on a wild coastal headland • Uniquely reflects the personality of its flamboyant creator • Stunning Mussenden Temple, perched upon a precipitous cliff edge • Cliff top walks with breathtaking views over Ireland’s north coast• Colourful sheltered garden paths• Striking 18th-century ruins to explore • Children’s Tracker Packs available - includes binoculars, compass and bird identification cards • Temple available for weddings, offering a unique setting for that special dayVisitor facilities –Historic house: Industrial heritage: Garden: Countryside: Coast: Suitable for picnics: Country walk: Programme of events: Access for visitors with disability: Facilities for families: Learning: Dogs welcome on leads: Available for functions.
Contact details North Coast Office 60 Causeway RoadBushmillsBT57 8SUTel: (028) 2073 1582Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Directions from Town: Train: Service from Belfast or Londonderry to Castlerock.Bus: Ulsterbus No. 134 between Coleraine and Londonderry. Cycle: NCN route 93 runs past Downhill and Hezlett.Car: On A2, 5 miles from Coleraine. Downhill and Hezlett House are about 5 minutes drive from each other. Drive time: Belfast 1 hour.
Prices: Gift Aid Admission.Ground & Temple:Adult £2.30. Child £1.60. Family £6.20. Group £2.00 per person. Group outside normal hours £4.00 per person.