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  1. Kilkeel

    Address

    Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4XY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 07873 904 206

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Experience the beauty and adventure that hides over every peak and rolling hill in the Mournes with one of Mourne Mountain Adventures’ guided hikes. We provide you with the perfect way to gain an in-depth insight into the region’s incredible flora…

Ongoing Events

  1. Red Kite Tour poster
    Large group enjoying the Red kite Tour. Ladies wrapped up warm looking out at the Mourne skyline. The view from Lighthouse road car park.
    7 people on the Red kite tour with a  beautiful blue sky in the background. Enjoying a picnic with hot drinks and snacks.
    Christmas Gift voucher
    A very rare leucistic Red Kite. There are only approx. 4 in our population in South Down.
    Red Kite perched on a tree against a grey winter sky.
    View of Mournes with pink sky
    Red Kite Tour poster
    Large group enjoying the Red kite Tour. Ladies wrapped up warm looking out at the Mourne skyline. The view from Lighthouse road car park.
    7 people on the Red kite tour with a  beautiful blue sky in the background. Enjoying a picnic with hot drinks and snacks.
    Christmas Gift voucher
    A very rare leucistic Red Kite. There are only approx. 4 in our population in South Down.
    Red Kite perched on a tree against a grey winter sky.
    View of Mournes with pink sky

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77 6382 1925

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Experience the Flight of the Red Kite as the Kites gather together and wheel and soar around a beautiful landscape, watch in awe as they come together to settle for the evening as the sun sets against the backdrop of the the stunning Mourne…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Jan 2026Open 14:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  2. Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
    Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
    Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
    Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
    Bike Mourne logo
    Trail Head Provider Castlewellan logo - Bike Mourne
    Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
    Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
    Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
    Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
    Bike Mourne logo
    Trail Head Provider Castlewellan logo - Bike Mourne

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 0714

    Price

    Price £29.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling

    Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning Castlewellan MTB Trails… go further, see more & feel awesome… how biking should be!

    Dates

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    27 Jan 2026
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    Price

    Price £29.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Battle of Ballynahinch by Thomas Robinson

    Newry

    Address

    Newry and Mourne Museum, Bagenal's Castle, Castle Street, Newry, County Down, BT34 2BY

    Telephone

    0330 137 4034

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Participatory Event

    In autumn 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council will be organising a joint programme of events focusing on the 1798 rebellion in our localities. The aim of the project is to explore the wide variety of…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  4. Imbolc Image

    Various locations

    Address

    Various location, organised by Ring of Gullion Landscape Partnership, Various locations, County Armagh, BT35 9AA

    Telephone

    07872602551

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    'Imbolc Festival, Ring of Gullion' is a community-based heritage festival rooted in the ancient landscape of the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and its surrounding hinterland. Taking place from Wednesday 28 January to Sunday 8…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Jan 2026to8 Feb 2026Open 09:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Photo of Francis McCarron on a poster
    Imbolc
    Photo of Francis McCarron on a poster
    Imbolc

    Lislea

    Address

    7 Mountain Road, Lislea, Armagh, BT35 9UG

    Telephone

    07872602551

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Come to the first of the new year's storytelling events at the Lislea Centre, part of this year's Imbolc Festival, for an evening of light entertainment with guest teller Francis McCarron.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
  6. Poster for Whiskey Tasting Experience in Denvir's

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Denvirs, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 2012

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Shortcross Distillery Whiskey Tasting at Denvir’s of Downpatrick

    A guided tasting of 5 Shortcross whiskeys, each with its own story and character.
    Expert insights from our whiskey host, sharing the heritage and craft behind every dram.
    Small plates…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Jan 2026Open 19:00 -

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Bar
    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  7. Chromotography

    Crossmaglen

    Address

    Crossmaglen Community Centre, 41 Cardinal O'Fiaich Square, Crossmaglen, Armagh, BT35 9AA

    Telephone

    00 353 87 6208540

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Participatory Event

    Join Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark and AONB Team, and discover how soil can become beautiful, organic art through a process called soil chromatography. This will be a relaxed, creative full‑day workshop where you'll make your very own…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket
  8. Guardians of Gullion Engagement Day

    Crossmaglen

    Address

    Crossmaglen Community Centre, 41 Cardinal O'Fiaich Square, Crossmaglen, Armagh, BT35 9AA

    Telephone

    00 353 87 6208540

    Type

    Type:

    Participatory Event

    Join us for an inspiring, family‑friendly celebration in the heart of the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, part of the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark. Throughout the day, you'll explore how communities, schools,…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00
  9. Plate of shell fish and bread
    Cookery Class
    Plate of shell fish and bread
    Cookery Class

    Rooney Road, Newry

    Address

    The Harbour, Nautilus Centre, Kilkeel, Rooney Road, Newry, County Down, BT34 4AX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4176 2525

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    3 Courses with tea/coffee on arrival

    Dates

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    31 Jan 2026Open 10:30 - 13:30
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    7 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00
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    21 Mar 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  10. Imbolc Image
    Ciara Hall
    Imbolc Image
    Ciara Hall

    Mullaghbawn

    Address

    Bluebell Lane, 49 Tullymacreeve Road, Mullaghbawn, Co Armagh, BT35 9RE

    Telephone

    + (0)353 85118 8755

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Participatory Event

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Sitting in the Woods

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft, Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4410 3104

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Mark the first day of spring on St Brigid's Day (known as Imbolc in the Celtic tradition) on February 1st at Finnebrogue Woods.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Two woven St Brigid's Crosses as well as some more examples of traditional weaving and basketry.
    Imbolc Image
    Two woven St Brigid's Crosses as well as some more examples of traditional weaving and basketry.
    Imbolc Image

    Mullaghbawn

    Address

    Bluebell Lane Glamping, 49 Tullymacreeve Road, Mullaghbawn, Co. Armagh, BT35 9RE

    Telephone

    +447917443528

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Feb 2026Open 09:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Chromotography

    Crossmaglen

    Address

    Crossmaglen Community Centre, 41 Cardinal O'Fiaich Square, Crossmaglen, Armagh, BT35 9AA

    Telephone

    00 353 87 6208540

    Type

    Type:

    Participatory Event

    Drop in for a relaxed, eye‑opening demo with the Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark and AONB Team, as we explore how soil can be transformed into beautiful, organic art using a technique called soil chromatography.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Feb 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00
  14. Finnebrogue Woods

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft, Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    02844103104

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure

    Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

    Dates

    From:
    5 Feb 2026to22 Nov 2026Open 16:00 - 10:00

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket
  15. Five wooden spoons sittin on a table with some wood carvings surrounding. Crafting a cooking spoon to celebrate Celtic spring event.
    Imbolc Image
    Five wooden spoons sittin on a table with some wood carvings surrounding. Crafting a cooking spoon to celebrate Celtic spring event.
    Imbolc Image

    Mullaghbawn

    Address

    Bluebell Lane, 49 Tullymacreeve Road, Mullaghbawn, Co Armagh, BT35 9RE

    Telephone

    +353872216886

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Participatory Event

    Come join us for this full day experience where you will you carve your own wooden spoon, under the guidance of local crafter John Carragher.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Kilkeel

    Address

    Kilmorey Arms Hotel Restaurant, 41-43 Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4BH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77 5322 2553

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    The Schomberg Society is hosting its annual Burns Night Dinner and Celebrations on Saturday 7th February 2026 in the Kilmorey Arms Hotel in Kilkeel.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 00:00

    Price

    Price £35.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  17. reading the map in the Mournes on a navigation course with Geology Rocks Adventure
    Getting the head in the game on a map skills course in the Mournes
    compass work in the Mourne mountains
    Enjoying big mountain views on a navigation course with Geology Rocks adventure
    reading the map in the Mournes on a navigation course with Geology Rocks Adventure
    Getting the head in the game on a map skills course in the Mournes
    compass work in the Mourne mountains
    Enjoying big mountain views on a navigation course with Geology Rocks adventure

    Newcastle

    Address

    Meelmore Lodge, 52 Trassey Road, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0QB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)77 0711 1906

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    An immersive intro to maps, navigation and being safe in the hills. A must do one day course!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026Open 09:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Compass practice on navigation skills course in the Mournes
    Finding the way on the navigation skills course in the Mournes
    Which way is it? orientating herself on our navigation skills course
    Compass practice on navigation skills course in the Mournes
    Finding the way on the navigation skills course in the Mournes
    Which way is it? orientating herself on our navigation skills course

    Newcastle

    Address

    Meelmore Lodge, 52 Trassey Road, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0QB

    Telephone

    +(0) 44 77 0711 1906

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Do you want to improve your navigation skills and have a great day out in the hills at the same time? Click and have a look here!

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026Open 09:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Montalto House

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Montalto Estate, Spa Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9756 6100

    Price

    Price £19.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Your visit will begin with a warm welcome while you enjoy tea, coffee and homemade shortbread in the beautiful Montalto House. Following this, your guided tour will commence. This will enable you to explore the grandeur of this 18th century Georgian…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026

    Price

    Price £19.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
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