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  1. Giant Adventures
    Join us for Giant Adventures and Giant Events taking place across Mourne Gullion Strangford this year.
  2. 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.
  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

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 …

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

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,…

Plate of shell fish and bread
LocationRooney Road, Newry

Openings

Season

18th April 2026

3 Courses with tea/coffee on arrival

Celtic Art Tattoo
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

12th March 2026-30th September 2026

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

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.

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…

sup
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

22nd April 2026

Earth Day Adventures EARTH DAY 2026 SPECIAL – 50% OFF ALL ACTIVITY RENTALS! Use code: ED50%

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

Fixing Our Broken Planet Logo
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

23rd April 2026

Launch of the programme and exhibition of sustainable fashion by local sustainable fashion designers

Mourne shack
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

18th April 2026

Hike to the secret spots and immerse in the rivers of the Mourne Mountains. An activity that…

Echoes of the Wild - Sound Bath in the Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

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

17th April 2026

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

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…

Taproom & Pizzeria at Whitewater Brewery, Castlewellan
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-31st March 2027

Enjoy a selection of Whitewaters award winning beer along with its own Sourdough pizzas at the…

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…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

4,6,7,8,9,10,11,18, and 25 April

4th April 2026-25th April 2026

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

Paddle at Finnebrogue
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

18th April 2026

Join George Anthony one of our Bushcraft Leaders on this new and exciting experience for 2026.

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…

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…

Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

17th April 2026

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

Saintfield Walking Tour
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

19th April 2026

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

People around campfire
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-30th April 2026

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

shane neary
LocationNewry, Kilkeel

Openings

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

15th April 2026-18th April 2026

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

22nd April 2026

Nestled between the Mourne Mountains and the Irish sea along the scenic Mourne Coast sits Ireland's…

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…

Next Week

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 …

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

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,…

Plate of shell fish and bread
LocationRooney Road, Newry

Openings

Season

25th April 2026

3 Courses with tea/coffee on arrival

Celtic Art Tattoo
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

12th March 2026-30th September 2026

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

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…

sup
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

22nd April 2026

Earth Day Adventures EARTH DAY 2026 SPECIAL – 50% OFF ALL ACTIVITY RENTALS! Use code: ED50%

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

Fixing Our Broken Planet Logo
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

23rd April 2026

Launch of the programme and exhibition of sustainable fashion by local sustainable fashion designers

Mourne shack
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

25th April 2026

Hike to the secret spots and immerse in the rivers of the Mourne Mountains. An activity that…

Taproom & Pizzeria at Whitewater Brewery, Castlewellan
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-31st March 2027

Enjoy a selection of Whitewaters award winning beer along with its own Sourdough pizzas at the…

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…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

4,6,7,8,9,10,11,18, and 25 April

4th April 2026-25th April 2026

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

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…

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…

Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

24th April 2026

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

People around campfire
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-30th April 2026

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

shane neary
LocationNewry, Kilkeel

Openings

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

22nd April 2026

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

24th April 2026-25th April 2026

Nestled between the Mourne Mountains and the Irish sea along the scenic Mourne Coast sits Ireland's…

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 Bench
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

25th April 2026

JAK-IN-THE-BOX POP-UP THEATRE PRESENTS "THE BENCH" One Bench. Seven Stories. A Whole Host of…

Street view of Denvir's Coaching Inn
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

24th April 2026

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

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

The Exploding Wardrobe
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

25th April 2026

As part of Fashioned by Nature programme there will be a talk and hands-on drop-in workshop with…

Next Month

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 …

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…

Celtic Art Tattoo
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

12th March 2026-30th September 2026

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

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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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