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  1. Eats & Beats Festival, Newcastle
    Get ready for Eats & Beats, a vibrant celebration of food, live music, and family fun set against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle, Co Down. Explore event highlights, stage line-ups, food stalls, and everything you need to plan your perfect festival weekend.
  2. Weekly What's On
    From family fun, fabulous festivals and vivacious events, let us help you plan your trip with our weekly guide to What's On in Mourne Gullion Strangford.
  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, 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.
  5. Summer Adventures in Mourne Gullion Strangford
    From mountain adventures and coastal moments to championship golf, giant events and rich local culture, Mourne Gullion Strangford offers five completely different ways to experience summer in Northern Ireland. Explore dramatic landscapes, hidden gems and unforgettable experiences across one extraordinary destination. Whether you're planning a family break, an active getaway or a relaxing weekend escape, your perfect summer story starts here.
  6. What's On September
    ​In September, Mourne Gullion Strangford offers a diverse array of events catering to various interests immersing visitors in local culture through arts and theatre performances, enjoy live music, and participate in outdoor activities that showcase the area's natural beauty.
  7. Eats & Beats Festival, Newcastle
    Get ready for Eats & Beats, a vibrant celebration of food, live music, and family fun set against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle, Co Down. Explore event highlights, stage line-ups, food stalls, and everything you need to plan your perfect festival weekend.
  8. European Heritage Open Days
    European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) is our annual celebration of local architecture, history and culture. EHOD 2026 will take place from 12-13 September 2026.

This Week

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

12 and 26 September

12th September 2026-26th September 2026

Enjoy an hour long Cranfield Alpaca Field Walk with our cute and cuddly alpacas and get up close…

Cardinal Ó Fiaich Heritage Centre EHOD 2026
LocationCullyhanna

Openings

EHOD

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre provides information of the heritage and culture of Cullyhanna…

crown copy right HERONI
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Discover a hidden gem of Ireland's religious heritage, where ancient churches and medieval…

People around campfire
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st September 2026-30th September 2026

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

Killyleagh Masonic Hall EHOD 2026
LocationKillyleagh

Openings

Season

13th September 2026

Step inside Killyleagh Masonic Hall for a rare opportunity to explore a building not usually open…

Heritage Poster with abstract photo of old wall with mix of building materials
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

7th September 2026

Slow down, look up and see Rostrevor differently. Explore the town through drawing; discover its…

Couple taking a selfie (at Newry Town Hall) enjoying themselves on The Story of Newry Walking Tour.
LocationNewry

Openings

Every Saturday 2 May - 26 Sept 2026

2nd May 2026-26th September 2026

Join local storyteller and tour guide Sinead Rice McAleavey for an engaging and imaginative walking…

The Mourne Eye in Newcastle Co Down
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

27th June 2026-7th September 2026

The Mourne Eye is located in Castle Park, Newcastle, County Down. It offers breathtaking panoramic…

Heritage Poster with abstract photo of  old books
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

8th September 2026

Meet three remarkable people who left a big mark on Rostrevor - and whose influence reached far…

A group of five people gathered together, standing on gass, taking part in a family event and  a child is filling in answers to a clipboard.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

13th September 2026

Young explorers become History Detectives.

Reivers House
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

12th September 2026

Join us at Reivers House for a fun and interactive Ulster-Scots Storytelling and Cookery Event…

Maghera Church and Round Tower EHOD 2026
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

In the oval graveyard east of the parish church is the ruin of the medieval parish church, probably…

EHOD Down
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th September 2026

Tullymurry House is a historic country house in Donaghmore, County Down. Originally built around…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Heritage Poster with abstract photo of stone carved head
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

12th September 2026

Cultúrlann Caisleán Ruairí invites óg agus aosta – young and old – to come together for the launch…

Cunningham Charters poster of trips, private excursions, fishing trips, sightseeing, commercial hire
LocationGreencastle

Openings

Season

1st July 2026-31st December 2026

Discover Cunningham Charters in Greencastle, Co. Down's newest coastal experience offering…

Annalong Cornmill EHOD 2026
LocationAnnalong

Openings

EHOD

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Annalong cornmill was built in the early 1800s and operated until the 1960s, before closing it was…

Navigation Course
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

13th September 2026

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

Down Cathedral & St Patrick's Grave EHOD 2026
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Church of Ireland Cathedral standing on the site of a Benedictine Monastery, built in 1183 and the…

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…

Maginn's Cornmill EHOD 2026
LocationKilcoo

Openings

EHOD

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Discover one of County Down’s hidden heritage gems at Maginn’s Cornmill. Explore this historic…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Jordan's Castle
LocationArdglass

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

100 years ago Jordan's Castle was bequeathed to the State by Francis Joseph Bigger. The castle was…

Heritage Poster with abstract photo of tree bark
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

10th September 2026

How well do you really know Rostrevor? Join Paul Clerkin, Rostrevor Historical Society, to discover…

Next Week

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

12 and 26 September

12th September 2026-26th September 2026

Enjoy an hour long Cranfield Alpaca Field Walk with our cute and cuddly alpacas and get up close…

People around campfire
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st September 2026-30th September 2026

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

Couple taking a selfie (at Newry Town Hall) enjoying themselves on The Story of Newry Walking Tour.
LocationNewry

Openings

Every Saturday 2 May - 26 Sept 2026

2nd May 2026-26th September 2026

Join local storyteller and tour guide Sinead Rice McAleavey for an engaging and imaginative walking…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Forest bathing
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

19th September 2026

Slow down and breathe with the trees during this special Autumn Equinox experience.Forest Therapy…

Cunningham Charters poster of trips, private excursions, fishing trips, sightseeing, commercial hire
LocationGreencastle

Openings

Season

1st July 2026-31st December 2026

Discover Cunningham Charters in Greencastle, Co. Down's newest coastal experience offering…

A group of five people gathered together, standing on gass, taking part in a family event and  a child is filling in answers to a clipboard.
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

20th September 2026

Young explorers become History Detectives.

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…

Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

19th September 2026

Join our first Bumblebee walk of the year led by our brilliant volunteer who is also a bee keeper!

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

pottery
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

22nd May 2026-14th April 2027

Pottery Painting

Family feeding alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

1,3,5,6,8,9,10,17,19,20,22,24,26,27,29 June

1st June 2026-29th September 2026

Enjoy walking your alpaca along country lanes and along our beautiful beach, then meet the rest of…

Baby on Rug
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

15th September 2026

The perfect setting for sensory stimulation for you and your baby.

Finnebrogue Estate
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

17th September 2026

Hill Hike around the Finnebrogue Woods estate.

two punks in Downpatrick in the 1980s
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

17th April 2026-27th February 2027

This exhibition explores what life was really like in the 1980s, revealing how, against all odds,…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

12, 19 and 26 September

12th September 2026-26th September 2026

Meet, mingle, feed and herd our charming Alpacas surrounded by panoramic views of the Mournes and…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

St John's Lighthouse
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

18th August 2026-3rd October 2026

An exhibition co-curated by Lecale Lightkeepers and Down County Museum taking a closer look at the…

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 …

Boy and girl in Slieve Gullion Forest Park on tree
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

19th September 2026

This weekend at The Garden Sessions, we’re thrilled to welcome Maggie's Boys for an unforgettable…

Downpatrick Racecourse Fixtures
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

September Race meeting

18th September 2026

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

Castlewellan Heritage Market
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

20th September 2026

Peace Maze Exhibition Local Producers Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Peace…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Weekend Away Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st September 2026-30th September 2026

Wild camping in the Mournes for a weekend.

Next Month

Instructor Rob sitting beside a log cabin with smoke billowing around and wild fowl hanging in the background.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd October 2026

Wild cooking in the Woods, enjoy a practical, hands-on course teaching the skill of smoking…

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

10 and 24 October

10th October 2026-24th October 2026

Enjoy an hour long Cranfield Alpaca Field Walk with our cute and cuddly alpacas and get up close…

People around campfire
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st October 2026-31st October 2026

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

Thomas Russell
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

17th October 2026

Discover the story of Thomas Russell and the United Irishmen on this fascinating guided tour to…

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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, 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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