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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

People around campfire
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-30th April 2026

Season

1st May 2026-31st May 2026

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

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,…

Two animated dinosaurs
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2026

Learn your own animation

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

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…

Fashion Image
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

2nd May 2026

A lecture about the Ulster Museums' dress and textiles collection

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

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…

The Annesley Family in Castlewellan by Robert Trotter
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

29th April 2026

Stories about the Annesley Family in Castlewellan

Call to Adventure
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

2nd May 2026

Call to Adventure - The Life & Times of Francis Maginn Written by Charis McRoberts & Paula Clarke …

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

28th April 2026

Season

29th April 2026

Season

1st May 2026

Season

2nd May 2026

Season

4th May 2026

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

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

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…

Taproom & Pizzeria at Whitewater Brewery, Castlewellan
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-31st March 2027

Enjoy a selection of Whitewaters award winning beer along with its own Sourdough pizzas at the…

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

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LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

1st May 2026-4th May 2026

May Bank Holiday SPLASH OUT! SPLASH OUT THIS MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! – 25% OFF ALL WATERSPORTS…

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…

Next Week

People around campfire
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st May 2026-31st May 2026

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

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,…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

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…

Gentleman at table with food and wine
LocationStrangford Lough, Killinchy

Openings

SOLD OUT

9th May 2026

Chef-led 7 course dining experience set against the stunning backdrop of Strangford Lough Seating…

Grainne Duffy
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

8th May 2026

Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist Gráinne Loucia Duffy was born 1983, in Castleblayney, County…

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…

Walks at Castle Ward
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

7th May 2026

Discover more to Castle Ward on one of our volunteer led walks.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

4th May 2026

Season

6th May 2026

Season

8th May 2026

Season

9th May 2026

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

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

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…

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…

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…

Taproom & Pizzeria at Whitewater Brewery, Castlewellan
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-31st March 2027

Enjoy a selection of Whitewaters award winning beer along with its own Sourdough pizzas at the…

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

vc
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

1st May 2026-4th May 2026

May Bank Holiday SPLASH OUT! SPLASH OUT THIS MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! – 25% OFF ALL WATERSPORTS…

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…

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…

Stories in the Woods, Forest Activities
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

9th May 2026

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

Next Month

People around campfire
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st May 2026-31st May 2026

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

Roots Revival
LocationRostrevor, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

18th May 2026

Roots Revival Rostrevor Folk Club Monday, May 18. 8pm

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,…

People paddleboarding on castlewellan lake
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

29th May 2026-1st June 2026

June Bank Holiday SPLASH OUT!

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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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