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  1. Weekly What's On
    From family fun, fabulous festivals and vivacious events, let us help you plan your trip with our weekly guide to What's On in Mourne Gullion Strangford.
  2. Family Events
    For days out with the whole family, 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.
  3. Christmas in Mourne Gullion Strangford
    Make It a Christmas to Remember. Discover unmissable festive events in Mourne Gullion Strangford this Christmas and New Year.
  4. 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.
  5. What's On November
    November in Mourne Gullion Strangford offers a variety of experiences for all interests, from cultural exhibitions to seasonal celebrations.
  6. Food & Drink
    Mourne Gullion Strangford is the heartland of fresh produce. Our rolling pastures sweep down to an abundant coastline. As the home of Northern Ireland’s largest fishing fleet and some of the country’s most experienced farmers, you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Anthony Toner
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Doors open from 7pm

20th November 2026

Acclaimed songwriter and guitarist Anthony Toner makes a welcome return to the beautiful auditorium…

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

7 and 21 November

7th November 2026-21st November 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 …

AFTERNOON TEA
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

14th August 2026-31st December 2026

Treat yourself to an Afternoon Tea at The Café at Montalto.

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Sports Recovery
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

12th November 2026-10th April 2030

Whether you are into sports, fitness or want to look after your physical and mental health, we…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Hedgehog Heroes Poster
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

21st November 2026

Discover the fascinating wild of hedgehogs, learn about their lives and habitats, and enjoy…

Downpatrick Railway
LocationMarket Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

21st November 2026

Dare you join us for a 4 hour paranormal investigation of this spooky train station and some of the…

Art Exhibition A Celebration of Creativity
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th November 2026-18th November 2026

The Downshire Arms Hotel in Hilltown will host a vibrant and diverse art exhibition from Friday…

Cranfield Alpacas
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

20th November 2026-21st November 2026

Enjoy walking your alpaca along country lanes and along our beautiful beach, then meet the rest of…

Handle with Care
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

12th November 2026-23rd December 2026

Handle With Care brings together the work of Tom Bevan and Leontia Haldenby whose sculptural…

Children in Jennings Park, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

19th November 2026-29th October 2027

Homes for Everyone, a new temporary exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum, explores over 150 years…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Merry & Well Poster
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

21st November 2026

Merry & Well – An Alternative Christmas Get-Together Swap the cocktails for calm, connection and a…

Neon RetroVision Logo
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

21st November 2026

Join us for a special screening of the beloved animated classic The Land Before Time as part of…

campbell
LocationRostrevor, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

16th November 2026

Rostrevor Folk Club at Crawfords Tenth Anniversary Concert Nov 16, 2026. 8pm To celebrate ten…

Paint Better With Kieron Black
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Block 2 (no classes on 1 & 2 December 2026 due to Panto)

3rd November 2026-16th December 2026

Do you paint for a hobby? Or have you always wanted to but didn't know where to begin? Join artist…

Newry City Christmas Lights Switch on
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

19th November 2026

Celebrate the Christmas season at the Newry Christmas Lights Switch-on! This Christmas event is…

pottery
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

22nd May 2026-14th April 2027

Pottery Painting

Newry Christmas Markets
LocationNewry

Openings

Newry Christmas Markets | Market opening hours: Thursday and Friday 12pm–8pm, Saturday 11am–8pm, Sunday 12pm–7.30pm.

19th November 2026-20th December 2026

Newry Christmas Lights Switch On

19th November 2026

Discover the magic of Newry Christmas Markets, with festive shopping, local traders, seasonal food…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

14 and 28 November

14th November 2026-28th November 2026

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

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…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Anthony Toner
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Doors open from 7pm

20th November 2026

Acclaimed songwriter and guitarist Anthony Toner makes a welcome return to the beautiful auditorium…

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

7 and 21 November

7th November 2026-21st November 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 …

AFTERNOON TEA
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

14th August 2026-31st December 2026

Treat yourself to an Afternoon Tea at The Café at Montalto.

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Sports Recovery
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

12th November 2026-10th April 2030

Whether you are into sports, fitness or want to look after your physical and mental health, we…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Hedgehog Heroes Poster
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

21st November 2026

Discover the fascinating wild of hedgehogs, learn about their lives and habitats, and enjoy…

Downpatrick Railway
LocationMarket Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

21st November 2026

Dare you join us for a 4 hour paranormal investigation of this spooky train station and some of the…

Art Exhibition A Celebration of Creativity
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th November 2026-18th November 2026

The Downshire Arms Hotel in Hilltown will host a vibrant and diverse art exhibition from Friday…

Cranfield Alpacas
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

20th November 2026-21st November 2026

Enjoy walking your alpaca along country lanes and along our beautiful beach, then meet the rest of…

Handle with Care
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

12th November 2026-23rd December 2026

Handle With Care brings together the work of Tom Bevan and Leontia Haldenby whose sculptural…

Saintfield Walking Tour
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

22nd November 2026

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

Children in Jennings Park, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

19th November 2026-29th October 2027

Homes for Everyone, a new temporary exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum, explores over 150 years…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Merry & Well Poster
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

21st November 2026

Merry & Well – An Alternative Christmas Get-Together Swap the cocktails for calm, connection and a…

Neon RetroVision Logo
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

21st November 2026

Join us for a special screening of the beloved animated classic The Land Before Time as part of…

campbell
LocationRostrevor, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

16th November 2026

Rostrevor Folk Club at Crawfords Tenth Anniversary Concert Nov 16, 2026. 8pm To celebrate ten…

Paint Better With Kieron Black
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Block 2 (no classes on 1 & 2 December 2026 due to Panto)

3rd November 2026-16th December 2026

Do you paint for a hobby? Or have you always wanted to but didn't know where to begin? Join artist…

Newry City Christmas Lights Switch on
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

19th November 2026

Celebrate the Christmas season at the Newry Christmas Lights Switch-on! This Christmas event is…

pottery
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

22nd May 2026-14th April 2027

Pottery Painting

Newry Christmas Markets
LocationNewry

Openings

Newry Christmas Markets | Market opening hours: Thursday and Friday 12pm–8pm, Saturday 11am–8pm, Sunday 12pm–7.30pm.

19th November 2026-20th December 2026

Newry Christmas Lights Switch On

19th November 2026

Discover the magic of Newry Christmas Markets, with festive shopping, local traders, seasonal food…

Next Month

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…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Hilltown Christmas Lights Switch on
LocationHilltown

Openings

Season

4th December 2026

Join us in Hilltown for the annual Christmas Lights Switch On.

Donkeys in Festive Gear, Ballynahinch County Down
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

15th December 2026-16th December 2026

Season

17th December 2026

Welcome to our festive "Christmas Donkey Date Night" at our enchanting farm in Ballynahinch! Get…

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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, 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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