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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

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…

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

Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin 2026
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-21st June 2026

Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin is the annual County Down festival of Irish traditional music, song, dance,…

Echoes of the Wild - Sound Bath in the Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

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

15th June 2026

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

Finnebrogue Tree
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

14th June 2026

Take a walk into some of our ancient woodland with our Bushcraft Instructor Rob Hill, who will…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

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…

Saintfield Walking Tour
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

14th June 2026

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

Downpatrick Racecourse Fixtures
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Downpatrick Race Meeting

13th June 2026-14th June 2026

Enjoy a fun day out with family and friends at Downpatrick Racecourse with our upcoming fixtures…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

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…

DOWDM:1998_61: Nevill Johnson, Kilkeel Shipyard (1943).
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

29th April 2026-27th June 2026

Explore the industries of County Down and the artists they inspired.

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…

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 …

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

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…

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…

Dramability poster
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

13th June 2026-14th June 2026

Join us for a joyful celebration as Dramability marks an incredible 35 years of creativity,…

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

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…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Next Week

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…

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

Enjoying the pure bliss of the sunset at Greencastle on the sunset SUP experience
LocationCranfield

Openings

Season

19th June 2026

A perfect way to chill out in nature at the end of a busy week's work. Check it out - it's a must…

Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin 2026
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-21st June 2026

Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin is the annual County Down festival of Irish traditional music, song, dance,…

Classic Cars on green area
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

21st June 2026

Join us for Heritage & Horsepower, Montalto Estate’s annual car show, returning this year bigger…

Echoes of the Wild - Sound Bath in the Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

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

15th June 2026

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

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…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

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…

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…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

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…

DOWDM:1998_61: Nevill Johnson, Kilkeel Shipyard (1943).
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

29th April 2026-27th June 2026

Explore the industries of County Down and the artists they inspired.

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…

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 …

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!

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

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…

Paddle at Finnebrogue
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

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

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

Wild Cooking Chef Rory
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

19th June 2026

Summer Solstice Feast

Next Month

Twelfth celebrations
LocationKillyleagh

Openings

Season

13th July 2026

Killyleagh will proudly host the annual Battle of the Boyne Celebrations on Monday 13 July…

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…

A Photo of The Autistic Photographer Himself Nathan Pierson
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2026-25th July 2026

Nature Through My Autistic Eyes Photography Exhibition at Newcastle Library Co Down exhibit the…

English Language summer camp
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

27th June 2026-5th July 2026

9-Day Adventure & Culture Camp — Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland For ages 14–18, Learn English…

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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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