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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

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…

Plate of shell fish and bread
LocationRooney Road, Newry

Openings

Season

21st February 2026

3 Courses with tea/coffee on arrival

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Gerry Tully Poster
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

20th February 2026

When Gerry Tully performs Christy Moore songs, he brings a deep respect and understanding to the…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

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…

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,…

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…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Saintfield Walking Tour
LocationSaintfield, BALLYNAHINCH

Openings

Season

22nd February 2026

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

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

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…

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

17th February 2026

Season

20th February 2026-22nd February 2026

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

After the Storm
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

1st February 2026-28th February 2026

Southbound: Lecale to Carlingford Lough is a month‑long photography exhibition by local…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

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…

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…

The Notebook
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

19th February 2026

Sink into the timeless romance of The Notebook. Rediscover the sweeping love story that has…

Ben Reel
LocationRostrevor, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

23rd February 2026

Ben Reel Rostrevor Folk Club at Crawfords Monday, February 23rd. 8pm

Axes
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

22nd February 2026

This is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and learn new skills, lead by one of our Bushcraft…

Liz Weir Storytelling
LocationLislea

Openings

Season

20th February 2026

Come join us for an evening of stories and tall tales with storyteller Liz Weir

Next Week

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…

Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass with the Head Make-up Artist, Amy Savage (CT Belfast)
LocationStrangford

Openings

Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass with the Head Make-up Artist, Amy Savage (CT Belfast)

27th February 2026

Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass with the Head Make-up Artist, Amy Savage (CT Belfast)

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…

Plate of shell fish and bread
LocationRooney Road, Newry

Openings

Season

28th February 2026

3 Courses with tea/coffee on arrival

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

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…

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,…

Lecture
Locationdownpatrick

Openings

Season

27th February 2026

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

Weekend Away Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st March 2026-31st March 2026

Wild camping in the Mournes for a weekend.

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

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…

People around campfire
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st March 2026-31st March 2026

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

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,…

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…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

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…

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

Fire
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

27th February 2026

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

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

24th February 2026

Season

27th February 2026-28th February 2026

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

After the Storm
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

1st February 2026-28th February 2026

Southbound: Lecale to Carlingford Lough is a month‑long photography exhibition by local…

Next Month

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…

Girl lighting fire
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

14th March 2026

Wild cooking course focussed on rotisserie cooking on the fire.

Plate of shell fish and bread
LocationRooney Road, Newry

Openings

Season

7th March 2026

Season

21st March 2026

3 Courses with tea/coffee on arrival

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

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Make your day

  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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