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  1. Weekly What's On
    From family fun, fabulous festivals and vivacious events, let us help you plan your trip with out weekly guide to What's On in Mourne Mountains, Ring of Gullion and Strangford Lough.
  2. What's On February
    February in Mourne Gullion Strangford creates opportunities to explore the area's heritage, enjoy live performances, and participate in seasonal outdoor adventures.
  3. Enjoy Free Family Forest Activities
    With plenty of fun for all the family, from Stories on the Mountains to Family Treasure Hunts. Come with us as we go into the woods in Castlewellan Forest Park, Delamont Country Park, Kilbroney Park and Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
  4. Family Events
    For days out with the whole family, the Mourne Gullion Strangford offers a busy calendar of events to suit all ages. Throughout the year, our towns and villages are hubs of activity and fun for the whole family.

This Week

Bouldering in bloody bridge river
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

30th January 2026-30th September 2026

A great option for families visiting and staying in the local area. Including scrambles, jumps and…

Child looking through binoculars
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

(All February - during park opening times)

1st February 2026-28th February 2026

Channel your inner detective on a (self-guided) family bug safari- spot clues, solve tasks, and…

Plate of shell fish and bread
LocationRooney Road, Newry

Openings

Season

28th February 2026

3 Courses with tea/coffee on arrival

Explore our Derelict Buildings
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

3rd March 2026

Explore our derelict buildings with Abandoned NI's Rebecca Brownlie

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

27th February 2026-28th February 2026

Season

3rd March 2026

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning…

Echoes of the Wild - Sound Bath in the Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Echoes of the Wild - Full Moon Sound Bath in the Woods

3rd March 2026

Step into a world where nature's symphony becomes your escape. Our 'Echoes of the Wild' sound…

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Scones & Stories Poster for Weekly drop-in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationCullyhanna, Newry

Openings

Season

14th February 2025-12th March 2027

Weekly Friday Drop-in Sessions in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre.  Every Friday 11am - 2pm …

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Fire
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

27th February 2026

Join us for our Fire Circle in the beautiful surroundings of Bluebell Lane Glamping Mullaghbawn at…

Shortcross Gin Tasting Tour
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

27th February 2026-28th February 2026

Shortcross Gin Tasting Tour Experience

Red flowers
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

13th February 2026-30th April 2026

A visit to Montalto Estate is the perfect way to reconnect with nature, in a natural, historical,…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Poster for Music Bingo Brunch, Denvirs
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

28th February 2026

Music Bingo Brunch  Get ready to play, and groove at the ultimate Music Bingo Brunch!  Grab Your…

Group of people walking in the Mournes
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

28th February 2026

This is a great start if you wish to learn how to understand and interpret a map, grid references,…

Street view of Denvir's Coaching Inn
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

27th February 2026

Monthly Charity Quiz on the final Friday of every month.  No booking just show up.  8pm

Lecture
Locationdownpatrick

Openings

Season

27th February 2026

Lecture series, Bishop Alan McGuckian in conversation with Martin O'Brien

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

The Give my Head Peace Gang
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

(Bar available from 7pm)

26th February 2026

The Give My Head Peace gang pay their annual pilgrimage to Down Art Centre. Your favourite…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

Duke of Edinburgh GOLD residential section in Newcastle, Co.Down

Garden with seat and fire pit
LocationNewry, Newry

Openings

Season

3rd March 2026

A soul-soothing evening of guided meditation, intention setting, and fire ritual under the Full…

Easter Indoor Archery at East Coast Adventure
Location34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

24th October 2025-24th October 2026

Experience the Indoor Archery Barn at East Coast Adventure, set in the breathtaking Mourne…

Next Week

Bouldering in bloody bridge river
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

30th January 2026-30th September 2026

A great option for families visiting and staying in the local area. Including scrambles, jumps and…

Plate of shell fish and bread
LocationRooney Road, Newry

Openings

Season

7th March 2026

3 Courses with tea/coffee on arrival

Explore our Derelict Buildings
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

3rd March 2026

Explore our derelict buildings with Abandoned NI's Rebecca Brownlie

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

3rd March 2026

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning…

Echoes of the Wild - Sound Bath in the Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Echoes of the Wild - Full Moon Sound Bath in the Woods

3rd March 2026

Step into a world where nature's symphony becomes your escape. Our 'Echoes of the Wild' sound…

An up close picture of a frog being held in two people's hands, at the Wildlife Discovery event in Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

8th March 2026

Dive into the wild side at Slieve Gullion with our animal extravaganza to help celebrate World…

TAP
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

8th March 2026

Join us in a cosy WW2 hut for some lively sunday tunes with the Traditional Arts Partnership

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Scones & Stories Poster for Weekly drop-in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationCullyhanna, Newry

Openings

Season

14th February 2025-12th March 2027

Weekly Friday Drop-in Sessions in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre.  Every Friday 11am - 2pm …

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Little Hands
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

8th March 2026

For the littlest woodland explorers

Joan & Child
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

7th March 2026

Bushcraft Fun offers an authentic outdoor experience where children can discover new skills.

Explore our Townland Names
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

5th March 2026

Explore our Townland Names

Red flowers
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

13th February 2026-30th April 2026

A visit to Montalto Estate is the perfect way to reconnect with nature, in a natural, historical,…

Pádriag Carragher woodturner
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

7th March 2026

Come join woodturner Pádraig Carragher in his studio at Bluebell Lane for this wonderful full day…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Walking in Field
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

7th March 2026

Come and join Joan for an authentic woodland play experience in the heart of Finnebrogue Woods.

Camp chair made from logs and found wood materials. A black dog walks on a path surrounded by bluebells in the background.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

7th March 2026

This is a very interesting and informative course and ranges from ancient to modern methods…

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

Duke of Edinburgh GOLD residential section in Newcastle, Co.Down

Garden with seat and fire pit
LocationNewry, Newry

Openings

Season

3rd March 2026

A soul-soothing evening of guided meditation, intention setting, and fire ritual under the Full…

Easter Indoor Archery at East Coast Adventure
Location34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

24th October 2025-24th October 2026

Experience the Indoor Archery Barn at East Coast Adventure, set in the breathtaking Mourne…

Next Month

Bouldering in bloody bridge river
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

30th January 2026-30th September 2026

A great option for families visiting and staying in the local area. Including scrambles, jumps and…

Audience enjoying entertainment at Down County Museum
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Down County Museum, Downpatrick Enjoy a day of music, dancing, circus…

Poster for Live Music Cuan Bar, St Patrick's Day
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

17th March 2026

Live Music with Roving Out 3pm - 5pm in the Cuan Bar

centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

14th March 2026

Local Band and musician Andrea Rice,a singer/musician from Co. Down has been working professional…

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  1. Arts & Theatre Events
    Wander the galleries or take in a show with the Mourne Gullion Strangford. Our theatres, art centres and galleries are home to a busy calendar of events and festivals. Whether you’re a lover of musicals, or an art history buff, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.
  2. Sports Events
    Mourne Gullion Strangford has been the scenic backdrop to a number of world-class sporting events. Northern Ireland is home to international sporting superstars, like Rory McIlroy and the Dunlop family.
  3. Music Events
    We punch well above our weight when it comes to live music in Mourne Gullion Strangford. Whether you’re looking for a traditional session in a cosy pub, hard-driving blues, or the glitz and glamour of musical theatre, we’ve got something to suit every taste.
  4. Family Events
    For days out with the whole family, the Mourne Gullion Strangford offers a busy calendar of events to suit all ages. Throughout the year, our towns and villages are hubs of activity and fun for the whole family.
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