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  1. Merchant's Quay, Newry

    Newry

    Address

    Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4422

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2025to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  2. Vistoria Bakery Newry and Mourne Museum, Newry
    Gallery inside Newry and Mourne Museum, Newry
    View of the gallery inside Newry and Mourne Museum, Newry.
    Vistoria Bakery Newry and Mourne Museum, Newry
    Gallery inside Newry and Mourne Museum, Newry
    View of the gallery inside Newry and Mourne Museum, Newry.

    Newry

    Address

    Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4034

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Four Star Quality Assurance
    Four Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Bagenal’s Castle located in historic Newry is a 16th century fortified house and adjoining 19th Century warehouse, and has been sympathetically restored to house Newry and Mourne Museum and Newry Visitor Information Centre.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  3. A historic drum decorated with crest with a  pike. A green background with a golden harp.

    English Street, Downpatrick

    Address

    Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    0330 137 4049

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Discover unexplored aspects of the 1798 rebellion in County Down in this two day conference.

    Tickets £20 for each day, £35 for a two-day ticket

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2026to11 Sept 2026Open 09:30 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  4. two punks in Downpatrick in the 1980s

    English Street, Downpatrick

    Address

    Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    + 44 (0)330 137 4049

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    This exhibition explores what life was really like in the 1980s, revealing how, against all odds, it may have been Down's most unforgettable decade

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2026to27 Feb 2027Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  5. Capt. McParland's Uniform
    Flowering display
    Capt. McParland's Uniform
    Flowering display

    Newry

    Address

    Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, Down, BT34 2BY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)33 0137 4422

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Something new to see at Newry and Mourne Museum

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  6. Queen James Cover
    Gareth Russell
    Queen James Cover
    Gareth Russell

    English Street, Downpatrick

    Address

    Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    44 (0)330 137 4049

    Price

    Price £2.00 to £3.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Join historian and broadcaster Gareth Russell for a fascinating exploration of the life and reign of James VI and I, one of the most influential and controversial monarchs in British and Irish history.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price £2.00 to £3.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  7. Celtic Art Tattoo

    Newry

    Address

    Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)33 0137 4422

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    A new temporary exhibition looking at the history of Celtic art, from the Iron Age to the present day

    Dates

    From:
    12 Mar 2026to30 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Free
  8. Bagenals Castle

    Newry

    Address

    Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4422

    Price

    Price £2.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    On Friday 31 October 2025, join renowned storyteller Janice Witherspoon in Newry and Mourne Museum as she weaves tales of strange goings on, witches, ghosts, and all sorts of fairy folk, there may even be a few surprises too.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £2.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  9. Pat Coogan, The Beginning

    English Street, Downpatrick

    Address

    Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4049

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    An exhibition showcasing the work of Belfast-born artist, Pat Coogan (1935-2025)

    Dates

    From:
    24 Sept 2026to23 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  10. Heritage Poster with abstract photo of  old stone and brick wall

    Rostrevor

    Address

    The Rostrevor Inn, 33-35 Bridge Street, Rostrevor, Co Down, BT34 3BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4992

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Pull up a chair for an evening of songs, stories and local lore with Matthew McGrath and friends. A warm, informal celebration of the traditions that bring people together. Part of Rostrevor Heritage Week

    Dates

    From:
    9 Sept 2026Open 20:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Free
  11. Heritage Poster with abstract photo of tree bark

    Rostrevor

    Address

    16 The Square, Rostrevor, Down, BT34 3AZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4992

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Dare to see Rostrevor after dark? Join local storyteller Mark Gibbons for a guided walk of eerie tales, local legends and ghostly whispers. Not for the faint-hearted!

    Dates

    From:
    11 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free
  12. Heritage Poster with abstract photo of tree bark

    Rostrevor

    Address

    1 Cloughmore Road, Rostrevor, Co Down, BT34 3EL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4992

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Round up the week with Paul Clerkin's remarkable knowledge of the trees of Kilbroney Park and the stories behind them. Explore a landscape shaped by generations of people and planting.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00

    Price

    Free
  13. Heritage Poster with abstract photo of old wall with mix of building materials

    Rostrevor

    Address

    16 The Square, Rostrevor, Down, BT34 3AZ

    Telephone

    0330 137 4992

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Take a trip down memory lane with Patricia Strong, Rostrevor Historical Society. Discover the shops, tradespeople and characters that once filled Rostrevor's streets. How much do you remember?

    Dates

    From:
    9 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Free
  14. Thomas Russell

    English Street, Downpatrick

    Address

    Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    0330 137 4049

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Discover the story of Thomas Russell and the United Irishmen on this fascinating guided tour to mark the anniversary of Russell's death in October 1803.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2026Open 12:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Heritage Poster with abstract photo of  old books

    Rostrevor

    Address

    16 The Square, Rostrevor, Co Down, BT34 3AZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4992

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Join Kathleen Ní Nualláin for a bilingual talk exploring the history and stories behind County Down's medieval placenames.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Free
  16. Celtic Knotwork

    Newry

    Address

    Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

    Telephone

    (0)33 0137 4422

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    A hands-on watercolour workshop for those aged 16 and over

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  17. Heritage Poster with abstract photo of stone carved head

    Rostrevor

    Address

    16 The Square, Rostrevor, Co Down, BT34 3AZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4992

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Participatory Event

    Cultúrlann Caisleán Ruairí invites óg agus aosta – young and old – to come together for the launch of our PEACEPLUS-funded Oral History Project, Ag Caomhnú Oidhreacht Tom Dunn – Preserving the Legacy of Tom Dunn, sharing family histories, place…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Free
  18. Sinéad McAleavey and Jonny Byrne

    Newry

    Address

    Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

    Telephone

    03301374422

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    Join storyteller Sinéad McAleavey and singer-songwriter Jonny Byrne for a captivating afternoon of words, music and meaning.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 14:30 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  19. St John's Lighthouse

    English Street, Downpatrick

    Address

    Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4049

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    An exhibition co-curated by Lecale Lightkeepers and Down County Museum taking a closer look at the history of Ireland's tallest onshore lighthouse.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Aug 2026to3 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  20. Illuminated Letters

    Newry

    Address

    Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)33 0137 4422

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    EHOD (European Heritage Open Days)

    Children aged 5 - 11 will reimagine ancient Celtic symbols to design their own vibrant artwork.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
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