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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

Galeón Andalucía Arrives in Warrenpoint
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Open to Visitors

17th June 2026-21st June 2026

The Galeón Andalucía Arrives in Warrenpoint! A spectacular piece of maritime history is sailing…

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.

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

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…

Kilbroney Vintage Show - photo credit Brian McCalmont KVS Photographer
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Kilbroney Vintage Show

20th June 2026

Kilbroney Vintage Show will take place on Saturday 20 June 2026. Held in the scenic surroundings of…

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…

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,…

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…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

6,20 and 27 June

6th June 2026-27th June 2026

Meet, mingle, feed and herd our charming Alpacas surrounded by panoramic views of the Mournes and…

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…

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…

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,…

Denvirs Poster Fleadh Cheoil An Duin 2026
Location14-16 English Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-21st June 2026

All Musicians & Friends Welcome!

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

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.

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…

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…

Capt. McParland's Uniform
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th May 2026-30th September 2026

Something new to see at Newry and Mourne Museum

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

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…

Project Poster for Voices of the Land: Poetry and Songs from Crotlieve
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

22nd June 2026

Step into a unique creative journey with Voices of the Land: Poetry and Songs from Crotlieve

Zoe Conway
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

22nd June 2026

Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre Rostrevor Folk club at Crawfords, Monday, June 22nd, 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…

Next Week

Navigation Course
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

28th June 2026

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

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.

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Street view of Denvir's Coaching Inn
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

26th June 2026

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

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…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

6,20 and 27 June

6th June 2026-27th June 2026

Meet, mingle, feed and herd our charming Alpacas surrounded by panoramic views of the Mournes and…

Newry Agricultural Show 2026
LocationNewry

Openings

Newry Agricultural Show

27th June 2026

Newry Agricultural Show takes place on Saturday 27 June 2026 Open to the public from 9am …

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…

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…

Image of a hydrangea painting with Watercolor Workshops at Grene
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

27th June 2026

After teaching thousands of students online with my watercolor course Just Paint I'm so excited to…

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,…

girl holding dino
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

28th June 2026

Get up close with roaming dinosaurs, join in themed crafts and games, and enjoy a fun, roaring…

images of Whitewater Tour & Tasting Beers
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

27th June 2026

Brewery Tour & Tasting

Girl holding drawing off dinosaur
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

27th June 2026

Get up close with roaming dinosaurs, join in themed crafts and games, and enjoy a fun, roaring…

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

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…

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…

Capt. McParland's Uniform
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th May 2026-30th September 2026

Something new to see at Newry and Mourne Museum

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

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…

Liz A Laird receives first editions of her book from Garbhan Downey,  Colmcille Press
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

23rd June 2026

Liz A Laird is launching her book 'The Troubled Adventures of a Student Nurse'. She will provide…

Project Poster for Voices of the Land: Poetry and Songs from Crotlieve
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

22nd June 2026

Step into a unique creative journey with Voices of the Land: Poetry and Songs from Crotlieve

Zoe Conway
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

22nd June 2026

Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre Rostrevor Folk club at Crawfords, Monday, June 22nd, 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…

Next Month

Cloughmor Extreme rock climbing
LocationRostrevor, Newry

Openings

Season

6th July 2026-21st August 2026

The most popular Summer Adventure camp, Based in Rostrevor Co Down

Lonesome George
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

26th July 2026

Live music, scenic views, and laid-back vibes with Lonesome George in Castle Ward's historic…

Navigation Course
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

19th July 2026

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

Tha Hairtlan Festival, Kilkeel
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026

Tha Hairtlan Festival will host a fantastic range of events for people of all ages to enjoy all…

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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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