Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland
Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland
Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland
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GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL HISTORY • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVERural Life And The Bishops TourEnjoy a guided tour of a rural 17th century Irish thatched cottage followed by a visit to thedramatic ruins of Downhill Demesne.Enjoy a visit to Hezlett House 1 in Castlerock to experience life in a rural 17th centurythatched cottage. One of <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong>’s oldest surviving buildings - its timber framedates from 1690 - its cosy interior is furnished in a mid-Victorian style. Your guided tour willgive you an enthralling insight into the lives of the family who once lived there.Recommended lunch stop at Crusoe’s Restaurant or Pretty Crafty Tea Room, Castlerock.In the afternoon the tour continues with a visit to the dramatic ruins of Downhill Demesne 2,which enjoys one of the most spectacular locations in <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong>. Famous <strong>for</strong>fabulous cliff top walks with sweeping views over <strong>Ireland</strong>’s wild north coastal headland,the Downhill Demesne, once home to its flamboyant creator Earl Bishop Hervey, providesa dramatic setting <strong>for</strong> the illuminating Bishops Tour. Begin your journey through itsfascinating history with a walk through the gardens at Bishop’s Gate, be<strong>for</strong>e finishing up atDownhill ruins and the stunning circular Mussenden Temple, which hugs the cliff headland.The full day visit is suitable <strong>for</strong> a small group up to 10 people. A half-day visiting DownhillDemesne only, is suitable <strong>for</strong> groups of 15 to 25 people.TO BOOK CONTACTNational Trust T:(028) 7084 8728 E: lisa.boal@nationaltrust.org.uk (booking essential)Visit contacts1Hezlett House107 Sea Road, Castlerock,Coleraine, Co. Londonderry,BT51 4TW.(028) 7084 87282Downhill Demesne107 Sea Road, Castlerock,Coleraine, Co. Londonderry,BT51 4TW.(028) 7084 8728WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating <strong>Out</strong> - Crusoe’s Restaurant; Pretty Craft Tea Room.Retail therapy - The Diamond Centre; Moore’s of Coleraine; Pretty Craft Design Centre.Extending your visit - Portstewart Strand; Benone Strand;The Giant’s Causeway; Magilligan Point.your day outAt a glance6-7HOURSGroup25 maxsize210For additional in<strong>for</strong>mation and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsdownhill demesne
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