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  1. Merchant's Quay, Newry

    Newry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4422

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2025to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  2. Biking in Castlewellan
    Electric Picnic, Picnic Basket featuring Whitewater Brewey drinks, apple juice, traybakes and a sandwich
    Biking in Castlewellan
    Electric Picnic, Picnic Basket featuring Whitewater Brewey drinks, apple juice, traybakes and a sandwich

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Life Adventure Centre, Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 0714

    Price

    Price £89.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure

    Electric Picnic Experience offers guests an unforgettable opportunity to combine the thrill of electric biking with an immersive journey through the natural, built, and cultural heritage of a historic Irish demesne. (Castlewellan Forest Park)

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2025to31 Dec 2026

    Price

    Price £89.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  3. Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle

    Killeavy

    Address

    Killeavy Castle Estate, 12 Ballintemple Road, Killeavy, Armagh, BT35 8LQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3044 4888

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Afternoon Tea

    Dates

    From:
    29 Apr 2024to31 Dec 2027Open 12:30 - 15:30

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  4. 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
  5. Kid in forest

    Newry

    Address

    Drumintee Road, Killeavy, Newry, County Down, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join our Winter Equinox (self-guided) treasure hunt!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Jan 2026
  6. Elm pendant
    Woodturner
    Yew pendant
    Rowan pendant
    Elm pendant
    Woodturner
    Yew pendant
    Rowan pendant

    Mullaghbawn

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3088 9104

    Price

    Price £85.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Come visit Bluebell Lane Forest and craft your very own Celtic Pendant. Set on 26 acres of woodland near Newry, Co Down, Padraig Carragher operates his glamping accommodation and woodturning experience. This wonderful setting provides a serene,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £85.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Binnians Sunset by Enda Quinn WINNER of AONB Photography Competiton

    English Street, Downpatrick

    Address

    Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4049

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    View the stunning winning entries of the annual AONB Photography Competition at Down County Museum and pick up your copy of the calendar.

    Pictured is 'Binnian's Sunset' by the winner, Enda Quinn

    Dates

    From:
    6 Jan 2026to31 Jan 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  8. Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
    Clandeboye yogurt
    Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
    Clandeboye yogurt

    Killeavy

    Address

    Killeavy Castle Estate, 12 Ballintemple Road, Killeavy, Armagh, BT35 8LQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3044 4888

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    four and seven-course menu

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2024to31 Dec 2027Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Bar

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  9. 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

    From:
    27 Jan 2026

    Price

    Price £29.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. 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
  11. Gruffalo

    Main Street, Newcastle

    Address

    Co Down, Newcastle, Main Street, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AD

    Telephone

    (0)75 7763 5104

    Price

    Price £7.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Cinema / Film

    Join us for a magical morning with The Gruffalo, part of our WeeBook to Film strand for little film fans! Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved storybook, this clever and charming animated adventure follows a quick-thinking mouse…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price £7.50 Per Ticket
  12. Fire

    Mullaghbawn

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07549889993

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Ceremony

    Join us for our Imbolc Fire Circle in the beautiful surroundings of Bluebell Lane Glamping, Mullaghbawn, at the foot of Slieve Gullion.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Kid in forest

    Killyleagh

    Address

    Delamont Country Park, Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join our Winter Equinox (self-guided) treasure hunt!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Jan 2026
  14. Gorseflower and black and white
    DFA logo
    Snowdrrops
    Imbolc Image
    Gorseflower and black and white
    DFA logo
    Snowdrrops
    Imbolc Image

    Meigh

    Address

    37a St Moninna Park, Meigh, Co Armagh, BT35 8SL

    Telephone

    07816835147

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    As Celtic springtime emerges, take time out to write and reflect. This creative writing workshop is part of the Ring of Gullion's Imbolc Festival. Be inspired by the beautiful films from Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Archive. A very special…

    Dates

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

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  15. Afternoon Tea

    Newcastle

    Address

    51 Castlewellan Road, The Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle, County Down, BT330JY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4372 2599

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Afternoon Tea

    Dates

    From:
    16 July 2025to30 June 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Kid in forest

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join our Winter Equinox (self-guided) treasure hunt!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Jan 2026
  20. Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre

    Newry

    Address

    Slatequarry Road, Cullyhanna, Newry, County Armagh, BT35 0JH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3088 8050

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre

    For a perfect day out book your guided group tour with Úna Walsh of the O'Fiaich Heritage Centre, along with history and stories of South Armagh.

    The tour will last 2 hours and includes light…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Feb 2025to30 Apr 2026
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