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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

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…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Two animated dinosaurs
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2026

Learn your own animation

Mourne shack
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

2nd May 2026

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

shane neary
LocationNewry, Kilkeel

Openings

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

29th April 2026

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

1st May 2026

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

Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

1st May 2026

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

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…

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…

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

embrace the cold
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-30th April 2026

Season

1st May 2026-31st May 2026

Set in the Mourne Mountains you can experience a Breathwork workshop and ice barrel ceremony with…

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…

sam mcbride st patricks centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th April 2026

On April 30th Martin O'Brien will be in conversation with investigative journalist and author Sam…

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 …

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,…

Fashion Image
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

2nd May 2026

A lecture about the Ulster Museums' dress and textiles collection

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…

two punks in Downpatrick in the 1980s
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

17th April 2026-27th February 2027

This exhibition explores what life was really like in the 1980s, revealing how, against all odds,…

Weekend Away Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-30th April 2026

Season

1st May 2026-31st May 2026

Wild camping in the Mournes for a weekend.

Magnificent May Weekend
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

3rd May 2026-4th May 2026

Join us at Montalto Estate for our Magnificent May Weekend – the perfect family day out filled with…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

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…

Next Week

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…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Stories in the Woods, Forest Activities
LocationKillyleagh

Openings

Season

10th May 2026

Step into a magical forest adventure, listening to enchanting stories and poetry while enjoying…

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Downpatrick Racecourse Fixtures
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Evening Meeting

8th May 2026

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

shane neary
LocationNewry, Kilkeel

Openings

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

6th May 2026

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

8th May 2026-9th May 2026

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

Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

7th May 2026-8th May 2026

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

Castlewellan May Day Fair on Monday 4 May 2026. Enjoy crafts, food, music, and shopping. Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

4th May 2026

The ever-popular Castlewellan Fair is taking place on Monday 4 May 2026 (May Day Bank Holiday) from…

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…

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

embrace the cold
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

1st May 2026-31st May 2026

Set in the Mourne Mountains you can experience a Breathwork workshop and ice barrel ceremony with…

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…

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 …

poster of Castlewellan Peace Maze
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

5th May 2026

Season

8th May 2026

Come along to one event, listen to local stories, learn about the Peace Maze. Do you remember what…

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…

two punks in Downpatrick in the 1980s
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

17th April 2026-27th February 2027

This exhibition explores what life was really like in the 1980s, revealing how, against all odds,…

Weekend Away Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st May 2026-31st May 2026

Wild camping in the Mournes for a weekend.

Magnificent May Weekend
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

3rd May 2026-4th May 2026

Join us at Montalto Estate for our Magnificent May Weekend – the perfect family day out filled with…

Out of Breath book cover
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

10th May 2026

Join us for a nurturing evening of creativity in my cosy WW2 hut with local Co Armagh Poet, Mel Mc…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Finnebrogue Tree
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

10th May 2026

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

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…

Next Month

y
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

23rd May 2026-25th May 2026

Spring Bank Holiday SPLASH OUT!

Street view of Denvir's Coaching Inn
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

29th May 2026

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

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…

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…

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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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