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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 January
    January in Mourne Gullion Strangford offers a range of events to kick off the new year, focusing on cultural experiences, local traditions, and outdoor activities.
  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

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…

Kid in forest
LocationNewry

Openings

(All Day During Park Opening Times)

1st January 2026-31st January 2026

Join our Winter Equinox (self-guided) treasure hunt!

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…

Burke and Hare: Body Snatchers, Serial Killers, Ulstermen
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th January 2026

Dark historian Andrew Johnston of Alternative Ulstours brings his Edinburgh Festival Fringe…

Imbolc Image
LocationVarious locations

Openings

Season

28th January 2026-8th February 2026

'Imbolc Festival, Ring of Gullion' is a community-based heritage festival rooted in the ancient…

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 …

Binnians Sunset by Enda Quinn WINNER of AONB Photography Competiton
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

6th January 2026-31st January 2026

View the stunning winning entries of the annual AONB Photography Competition at Down County Museum…

Kid in forest
LocationNewry

Openings

(All Day During Park Opening Times)

1st January 2026-31st January 2026

Join our Winter Equinox (self-guided) treasure hunt!

Barrys Beats
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

27th January 2026

A club night by and for people with Autism and learning difficulties. 18+, Last Tuesday of every…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Fire
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

Join us for our Imbolc Fire Circle in the beautiful surroundings of Bluebell Lane Glamping,…

Gruffalo
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

25th January 2026

Join us for a magical morning with The Gruffalo, part of our WeeBook to Film strand for little film…

Aerial View of Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

28th January 2026

Winter Talk Series at Castlewellan Forest Park

Kid in forest
LocationKillyleagh

Openings

(All Day During Park Opening Times)

1st January 2026-31st January 2026

Join our Winter Equinox (self-guided) treasure hunt!

Battle of Ballynahinch by Thomas Robinson
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

27th January 2026

In autumn 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council will…

Classics
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

25th January 2026

Step into the elegant, witty world of 1940s high society with The Philadelphia Story — a sparkling…

Robert Burns Supper Poster
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

24th January 2026

Join us for a traditional Scottish feast celebrating the life and works of poet Robert Burns with…

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea in Montalto
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

24th January 2026

Feel like a Georgian guest at Montalto House. Enjoy an elegant traditional afternoon tea all hand…

Jake O'Kane
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

While some comics tour to buy their mothers a bungalow, Jake O'Kane is on tour to buy his mouth…

KNIT FLIX
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

Grab your needles, your yarn, and a comfy seat — KnitFlix is here! Join us for a cosy, crafty night…

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…

Next Week

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…

Kid in forest
LocationNewry

Openings

(All Day During Park Opening Times)

1st January 2026-31st January 2026

Join our Winter Equinox (self-guided) treasure hunt!

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…

Burke and Hare: Body Snatchers, Serial Killers, Ulstermen
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th January 2026

Dark historian Andrew Johnston of Alternative Ulstours brings his Edinburgh Festival Fringe…

Imbolc Image
LocationVarious locations

Openings

Season

28th January 2026-8th February 2026

'Imbolc Festival, Ring of Gullion' is a community-based heritage festival rooted in the ancient…

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 …

Binnians Sunset by Enda Quinn WINNER of AONB Photography Competiton
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

6th January 2026-31st January 2026

View the stunning winning entries of the annual AONB Photography Competition at Down County Museum…

Kid in forest
LocationNewry

Openings

(All Day During Park Opening Times)

1st January 2026-31st January 2026

Join our Winter Equinox (self-guided) treasure hunt!

Barrys Beats
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

27th January 2026

A club night by and for people with Autism and learning difficulties. 18+, Last Tuesday of every…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Guardians of Gullion Engagement Day
LocationCrossmaglen

Openings

Season

31st January 2026

Join us for an inspiring, family‑friendly celebration in the heart of the Ring of Gullion Area of…

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

Sitting in the Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

1st February 2026

Mark the first day of spring on St Brigid's Day (known as Imbolc in the Celtic tradition) on…

Plate of shell fish and bread
LocationRooney Road, Newry

Openings

Season

31st January 2026

3 Courses with tea/coffee on arrival

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

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…

Imbolc Image
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

1st February 2026

Join this workshop to learn some Irish-language songs and charms appropriate to the season.

Two woven St Brigid's Crosses as well as some more examples of traditional weaving and basketry.
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

1st February 2026

Celebrate the season of Imbolic (Celtic Spring) by making your own St Brigid's Cross using willow…

Fire
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

30th January 2026

Join us for our Imbolc Fire Circle in the beautiful surroundings of Bluebell Lane Glamping,…

Aerial View of Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

28th January 2026

Winter Talk Series at Castlewellan Forest Park

Kid in forest
LocationKillyleagh

Openings

(All Day During Park Opening Times)

1st January 2026-31st January 2026

Join our Winter Equinox (self-guided) treasure hunt!

Battle of Ballynahinch by Thomas Robinson
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

27th January 2026

In autumn 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council will…

Gorseflower and black and white
LocationMeigh

Openings

Season

31st January 2026

As Celtic springtime emerges, take time out to write and reflect. This creative writing workshop is…

Jake O'Kane
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

31st January 2026

While some comics tour to buy their mothers a bungalow, Jake O'Kane is on tour to buy his mouth…

Next Month

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…

Five wooden spoons sittin on a table with some wood carvings surrounding. Crafting a cooking spoon to celebrate Celtic spring event.
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

6th February 2026

Come join us for this full day experience where you will you carve your own wooden spoon, under the…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Little Hands
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

7th February 2026

For the littlest woodland explorers

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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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