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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

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Denvirs Poster Fleadh Cheoil An Duin 2026
Location14-16 English Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-21st June 2026

All Musicians & Friends Welcome!

George Morrison
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

4th June 2026-26th June 2026

This annual showcase celebrates the art collection at Down County Museum. With a focus on the…

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

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…

Battle of Ballynahinch poster
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

14th June 2026

Celebrate the 228th anniversary of The Battle of Ballynahinch, by taking a walking tour with…

Dressmaking
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

11th May 2026-22nd June 2026

Dressmaking with Patricia Dickson This Dressmaking course is aimed at both beginners and those who…

Project Poster for Voices of the Land: Poetry and Songs from Crotlieve
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

15th June 2026

Step into a unique creative journey with Voices of the Land: Poetry and Songs from Crotlieve

Camp chair made from logs and found wood materials. A black dog walks on a path surrounded by bluebells in the background.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

13th June 2026

This is a very interesting and informative course and ranges from ancient to modern methods…

Compass practice on navigation skills course in the Mournes
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

13th June 2026

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

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…

Dinosaur, Dino-Mite Bash, Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

13th June 2026

Get up close with roaming dinosaurs, join in themed crafts and games, and enjoy a fun, roaring…

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Saturday 6, 20, and 27 June

6th June 2026-27th June 2026

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

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…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

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…

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

13th June 2026-6th September 2026

Unleash your energy on a Pokémon adventure this June, celebrating the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution…

Artisan Market Stalls on Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down
LocationNewcastle Centre, 10-14 Central Promenade, Newcastle

Openings

Season

2nd March 2026-31st October 2026

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Newcastle Artisan Market, located within the events space…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

6,20 and 27 June

6th June 2026-27th June 2026

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

Vibrant Voices logo
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

19th May 2026-30th June 2026

Our small, friendly classes give every child the space to shine. Through engaging speech activities…

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

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

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 …

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…

Next Week

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Denvirs Poster Fleadh Cheoil An Duin 2026
Location14-16 English Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-21st June 2026

All Musicians & Friends Welcome!

George Morrison
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

4th June 2026-26th June 2026

This annual showcase celebrates the art collection at Down County Museum. With a focus on the…

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

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

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…

Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

18th June 2026

Season

19th June 2026

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

Dressmaking
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

11th May 2026-22nd June 2026

Dressmaking with Patricia Dickson This Dressmaking course is aimed at both beginners and those who…

Gentleman at table with food and wine
LocationStrangford Lough, Killinchy

Openings

DON'T MISS

20th June 2026

Chef-led 7 course dining experience set against the stunning backdrop of Strangford Lough Seating…

Schedule of events in local bars and venues participating in Session trail Fleadh Cheoil Downpatrick.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

Session trail for visiting musicians, competitors, families, and supporters to follow and enjoy…

Project Poster for Voices of the Land: Poetry and Songs from Crotlieve
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

15th June 2026

Step into a unique creative journey with Voices of the Land: Poetry and Songs from Crotlieve

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…

Sun through trees
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

This special nurturing forest bathing immersion on 2oth June, celebrates the Celtic festival of…

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Saturday 6, 20, and 27 June

6th June 2026-27th June 2026

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

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…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

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…

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

13th June 2026-6th September 2026

Unleash your energy on a Pokémon adventure this June, celebrating the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution…

Artisan Market Stalls on Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down
LocationNewcastle Centre, 10-14 Central Promenade, Newcastle

Openings

Season

2nd March 2026-31st October 2026

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Newcastle Artisan Market, located within the events space…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

6,20 and 27 June

6th June 2026-27th June 2026

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

Vibrant Voices logo
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

19th May 2026-30th June 2026

Our small, friendly classes give every child the space to shine. Through engaging speech activities…

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

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

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 …

Next Month

Tyrella Beach family
LocationClough

Openings

Season

8th July 2026

Become a young Viking explorer! Learn navigation, weapons, and daily life through storytelling,…

Watercolour-style logo for Fiddler's Green Festival featuring a green violin, trees.
LocationRostrevor

Openings

International Fiddler's Green Festival

15th July 2026-19th July 2026

A wonderful festival of music, arts and culture held annually in July in Rostrevor, County Down…

Kids Adventure Summer Camp
Location34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

27th July 2026-31st July 2026

Join the East Coast Adventure Summer Camp 2026 — the original and best summer adventure for kids…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

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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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