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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 April
    April in Mourne Gullion Strangford is packed with diverse events celebrating nature, culture, and adventure. Visitors can enjoy outdoor events such has guided walks, hands-on activities like making flower arranging and pottery.
  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

Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

10th April 2026

Join us and taste County Down's first distilled whiskey in over 100 years.

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Rob
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

11th April 2026

This experience is perfect for those who have already been on one of our small game courses.

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Stephen Large
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

10th April 2026

NI Comedy presents Stephen Large – Having It Large Stephen Large is a comedian, comedy writer and…

Newry Arts Society
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

23rd March 2026-11th April 2026

The Newry Art Society Spring Exhibition showcases a diverse collection of work by the Society's…

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

People around campfire
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-30th April 2026

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

Elm pendant
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-31st December 2026

Come visit Bluebell Lane Forest and craft your very own Celtic Pendant. Set on 26 acres of woodland…

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…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Finnebrogue Tree
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

12th April 2026

Take a walk into some of our ancient woodland with our Bushcraft Instructor Rob Hill, who will…

Weekend Away Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-30th April 2026

Wild camping in the Mournes for a weekend.

Biking in Castlewellan
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-31st December 2026

Electric Picnic Experience offers guests an unforgettable opportunity to combine the thrill of…

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

Kids enjoying Easter Camp in the Mournes with Geology Rocks Adventure
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

6th April 2026-10th April 2026

Get your kids / teenagers outside this Easter! Joining us for a week long camp - or for select…

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 …

People drumming on tribal drums
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

8th April 2026

Feel the rhythm and join in hands-on drumming, a lively, interactive experience connecting your…

Wet Bouldering
Location34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

24th October 2025-1st October 2027

Escape to the Mourne Mountains for an unforgettable adventure! Start at Revive Saunas, get fitted…

Compass practice on navigation skills course in the Mournes
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

11th April 2026

Do you want to improve your navigation skills and have a great day out in the hills at the same…

embrace the cold
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-30th April 2026

Set in the Mourne Mountains you can experience a Breathwork workshop and ice barrel ceremony with…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

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,…

Next Week

Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

17th April 2026

Join us and taste County Down's first distilled whiskey in over 100 years.

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Plate of shell fish and bread
LocationRooney Road, Newry

Openings

Season

18th April 2026

3 Courses with tea/coffee on arrival

Joan & Child
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

18th April 2026

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

Gongs Sound Escapes
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

17th April 2026

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

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Walking in Field
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

18th April 2026

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

Flowers on Montalto Estate
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

19th April 2026

Step a little deeper into the story of our gardens with a guided mini tour of either the Lost…

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

People around campfire
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-30th April 2026

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

Elm pendant
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-31st December 2026

Come visit Bluebell Lane Forest and craft your very own Celtic Pendant. Set on 26 acres of woodland…

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…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Weekend Away Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-30th April 2026

Wild camping in the Mournes for a weekend.

Biking in Castlewellan
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-31st December 2026

Electric Picnic Experience offers guests an unforgettable opportunity to combine the thrill of…

Down Cathedral
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

15th April 2026

Down Cathedral Talk

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

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 …

Newry's Struggle
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

18th April 2026

Local author Raymond Wason will launch the latest edition of his book, Cath Saoirse an Iúir,…

Navigation Course
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

19th April 2026

Mourne Mountain Adventures Basic Navigation Training! Discover an engaging morning in the stunning…

Wet Bouldering
Location34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

24th October 2025-1st October 2027

Escape to the Mourne Mountains for an unforgettable adventure! Start at Revive Saunas, get fitted…

embrace the cold
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-30th April 2026

Set in the Mourne Mountains you can experience a Breathwork workshop and ice barrel ceremony with…

Saintfield Walking Tour
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

19th April 2026

Fancy finding out about local history that is, literally, under your feet? @1798Saintfield will…

Next Month

Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

1st May 2026

Season

7th May 2026-8th May 2026

Season

21st May 2026-22nd May 2026

Season

29th May 2026

Join us and taste County Down's first distilled whiskey in over 100 years.

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Stories in the Woods, Forest Activities
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

3rd May 2026

Step into a magical forest adventure, listening to enchanting stories and poetry while enjoying…

Downpatrick Racecourse Fixtures
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Evening Meeting

8th May 2026

Evening Meeting

22nd May 2026

Enjoy a fun day out with family and friends at Downpatrick Racecourse with our upcoming fixtures…

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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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