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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

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…

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…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

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,…

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…

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…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Dressmaking
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

20th May 2026-24th June 2026

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

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…

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…

Saintfield Walking Tour
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

14th June 2026

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

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.

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…

pottery
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

22nd May 2026-14th April 2027

Pottery Painting

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…

Next Week

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…

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…

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…

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.

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

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…

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…

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…

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…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

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,…

Promotional poster for the Savour & Sip Warrenpoint (Food & Drink Tour), featuring bottles of local spirits, artisan food including ice cream, seafood
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

Taste your way through Warrenpoint on a delicious guided food and drink walking tour. Discover…

Lecture
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

18th June 2026

Rev David Latimar in Conversation with Martin O' Brien, booking essential, please call 02844619000

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…

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.

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Dressmaking
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

20th May 2026-24th June 2026

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

Chef Paul Cunningham making food
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

Relax in unique surroundings while well-known local chef Paul Cunningham cooks up the most…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Wild Cooking Chef Rory
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

19th June 2026

Summer Solstice Feast

Next Month

Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

18th July 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…

Twelfth celebrations
LocationKillyleagh

Openings

Season

13th July 2026

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

Paddle at Finnebrogue
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

26th July 2026

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

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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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