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  1. Eats & Beats Festival, Newcastle
    Eats & Beats 2026 delivered an unforgettable weekend of food, music and family fun in Newcastle, Co. Down. Against the spectacular backdrop of the Mourne Mountains, visitors enjoyed a diverse programme of live performances, local flavours and activities for all ages. Following another successful year, the festival is expected to return in 2027.
  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
    Eats & Beats 2026 delivered an unforgettable weekend of food, music and family fun in Newcastle, Co. Down. Against the spectacular backdrop of the Mourne Mountains, visitors enjoyed a diverse programme of live performances, local flavours and activities for all ages. Following another successful year, the festival is expected to return in 2027.
  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

Bessbrook Village
LocationBessbrook

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Discover Bessbrook, a historic model village built and designed by the Richardson family in the…

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…

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…

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…

EHOD Down
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th September 2026

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

Dundrum Castle EHOD 2026
LocationDundrum

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Believed to have been built in or around 1177, Dundrum Castle was built by John De Courcy as part…

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…

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…

A promotional poster for the Wee Binnian Walkers Hillwalking Festival showing a large group of hikers posing on a rocky mountain summit with the Mourn
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

11th September 2026-13th September 2026

The Wee Binnian Walkers, the Social Club that walks, warmly invites you to join us for our 2026…

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…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

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…

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…

Flower Arranging
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Block 1

9th September 2026-14th October 2026

These flower arranging classes are suitable for beginners and more experienced flower arrangers…

Navigation Course
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

13th September 2026

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

Dromantine House EHOD 2026
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

12th September 2026

Explore the beautiful surroundings of Dromantine House, set in peaceful countryside near Newry.…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

WWII Hut
LocationMeigh

Openings

EHOD

13th September 2026

Visit a quirky, cosy Nissen hut. Its life began on Greencastle Airforce base, as a sleeping…

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.

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…

Dressmaking
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Block 1

7th September 2026-12th October 2026

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

Paint Better With Kieron Black
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Block 1

8th September 2026-14th October 2026

Do you paint for a hobby? Or have you always wanted to but didn't know where to begin? Join artist…

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…

Struell Wells & Bath Houses
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

This is an early site, likely pre 1000AD, with strong associations with St. Patrick, although the…

Next Week

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…

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…

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…

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…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

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…

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…

Flower Arranging
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Block 1

9th September 2026-14th October 2026

These flower arranging classes are suitable for beginners and more experienced flower arrangers…

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…

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…

Dressmaking
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Block 1

7th September 2026-12th October 2026

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

Paint Better With Kieron Black
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Block 1

8th September 2026-14th October 2026

Do you paint for a hobby? Or have you always wanted to but didn't know where to begin? Join artist…

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…

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…

Baby on Rug
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

15th September 2026

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

David Barr
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Block 1

9th September 2026-14th October 2026

Qi (pronounced chi) Gong is a gentle yet powerful practice that combines flowing movements, mindful…

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!

Queen James Cover
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

15th September 2026

Join historian and broadcaster Gareth Russell for a fascinating exploration of the life and reign…

Finnebrogue Estate
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

17th September 2026

Hill Hike around the Finnebrogue Woods estate.

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 …

Wet Bouldering 2 men with helmets  in water
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…

Forest bathing
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

19th September 2026

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

pottery
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

22nd May 2026-14th April 2027

Pottery Painting

Next Month

Pádriag Carragher woodturner demonstrating woodturning with couple looking on
LocationMullaghbawn

Openings

Season

3rd October 2026

Come join woodturner Pádraig Carragher in his studio at Bluebell Lane for this wonderful full day…

Children sitting together at Mountpanther Farm Park's pumpkin patch surrounded by pumpkins and autumn decorations.
LocationClough

Openings

Season

10th October 2026-11th October 2026

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10th October 2026-11th October 2026

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17th October 2026-18th October 2026

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17th October 2026-18th October 2026

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24th October 2026-31st October 2026

Season

24th October 2026-31st October 2026

Mountpanther's Pumpkin Patch is back this Halloween! Enjoy a fun-filled family day out with pumpkin…

Wild Cooking Chef Rory
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

25th October 2026

A day exploring the ancient practice of cooking over open flames.

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…

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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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