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Giant events await 

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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 our weekly guide to What's On in Mourne Gullion Strangford.
  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, 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.
  5. Summer Adventures in Mourne Gullion Strangford
    From mountain adventures and coastal moments to championship golf, giant events and rich local culture, Mourne Gullion Strangford offers five completely different ways to experience summer in Northern Ireland. Explore dramatic landscapes, hidden gems and unforgettable experiences across one extraordinary destination. Whether you're planning a family break, an active getaway or a relaxing weekend escape, your perfect summer story starts here.
  6. What's On August
    Monthly What's On events and festivals for August in Strangford Lough, Ring of Gullion and the Mourne Mountains
  7. Eats & Beats Festival, Newcastle
    Get ready for Eats & Beats, a vibrant celebration of food, live music, and family fun set against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains. in Newcastle, Co Down. Explore event highlights, stage line-ups, food stalls, and everything you need to plan your perfect festival weekend.
  8. European Heritage Open Days
    European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) is our annual celebration of local architecture, history and culture. EHOD 2026 will take place from 12-13 September 2026.

This Week

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Two violinists playing musictogether
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

25th August 2026-29th August 2026

Mourne Chamber Music Festival welcomes a group of young professional musicians from Northern…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

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…

Outdoor Sketching
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th July 2026-27th August 2026

Martin McParland introduces the art of outdoor sketching. Each week will move to different areas in…

Mark Hanvey
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

6th August 2026-28th August 2026

Objects and Innovations – a new exhibition of selected contemporary craft works curated from the…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Shortcross Tasting Tour
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

28th August 2026

Shortcross Gin Tasting Tour Experience

Family on beach
LocationClough

Openings

Season

23rd August 2026

Get creative designing lighthouses from natural materials while learning about maritime heritage, a…

Tour of High Cross Gallery
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

1st July 2026-31st August 2026

Join us every weekday this summer for a guided tour of the museum.

Summer of Play at Castel Ward
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

11th July 2026-24th August 2026

Get ready for Summer of Play at Castle Ward!

Celtic Art Tattoo
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

12th March 2026-30th September 2026

A new temporary exhibition looking at the history of Celtic art, from the Iron Age to the present…

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, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

A Night With John Garrity poster
LocationKillyleagh

Openings

Season

23rd August 2026

John Garrity The Belfast Busker perfect event for music lovers.

Take the Trad Cruise at Iúr Cinn Fleadh
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

27th August 2026-31st August 2026

Iúr Cinn Fleadh is a citywide festival in Newry City promoting music, culture and the arts.

y
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

13th August 2026-28th August 2026

August Bank Holiday SPLASH OUT! SPLASH OUT THIS AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! – 25% OFF ALL…

Street view of Denvir's Coaching Inn
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

28th August 2026

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

AFTERNOON TEA
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

14th August 2026-31st December 2026

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

St John's Lighthouse
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

18th August 2026-3rd October 2026

An exhibition co-curated by Lecale Lightkeepers and Down County Museum taking a closer look at the…

Capt. McParland's Uniform
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th May 2026-30th September 2026

Something new to see at Newry and Mourne Museum

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

1,3,4,5,8,11,12,13,14,15,17,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28,29

1st August 2026-29th August 2026

Enjoy an hour long Cranfield Alpaca Field Walk with our cute and cuddly alpacas and get up close…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

1,3,4,5,8,11,12,13,14,15,17,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28,29 August

1st August 2026-29th August 2026

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

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

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Two violinists playing musictogether
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

25th August 2026-29th August 2026

Mourne Chamber Music Festival welcomes a group of young professional musicians from Northern…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

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…

Outdoor Sketching
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th July 2026-27th August 2026

Martin McParland introduces the art of outdoor sketching. Each week will move to different areas in…

Mark Hanvey
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

6th August 2026-28th August 2026

Objects and Innovations – a new exhibition of selected contemporary craft works curated from the…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Shortcross Tasting Tour
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

28th August 2026

Shortcross Gin Tasting Tour Experience

Tour of High Cross Gallery
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

1st July 2026-31st August 2026

Join us every weekday this summer for a guided tour of the museum.

Summer of Play at Castel Ward
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

11th July 2026-24th August 2026

Get ready for Summer of Play at Castle Ward!

Celtic Art Tattoo
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

12th March 2026-30th September 2026

A new temporary exhibition looking at the history of Celtic art, from the Iron Age to the present…

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, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

Take the Trad Cruise at Iúr Cinn Fleadh
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

27th August 2026-31st August 2026

Iúr Cinn Fleadh is a citywide festival in Newry City promoting music, culture and the arts.

y
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

13th August 2026-28th August 2026

August Bank Holiday SPLASH OUT! SPLASH OUT THIS AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND! – 25% OFF ALL…

Street view of Denvir's Coaching Inn
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

28th August 2026

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

AFTERNOON TEA
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

14th August 2026-31st December 2026

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

St John's Lighthouse
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

18th August 2026-3rd October 2026

An exhibition co-curated by Lecale Lightkeepers and Down County Museum taking a closer look at the…

Group dancing in circle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

30th August 2026

Get ready to skip, spin, and smile at our Céilí in the Garden, part of this weekend’s Garden…

Capt. McParland's Uniform
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th May 2026-30th September 2026

Something new to see at Newry and Mourne Museum

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

1,3,4,5,8,11,12,13,14,15,17,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28,29

1st August 2026-29th August 2026

Enjoy an hour long Cranfield Alpaca Field Walk with our cute and cuddly alpacas and get up close…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

1,3,4,5,8,11,12,13,14,15,17,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28,29 August

1st August 2026-29th August 2026

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

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…

Jazz in the Forest with The Casino Jazz Band
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th August 2026

The Garden Sessions welcome the smooth, toe-tapping sounds of The Casino Dixieland Musicians and…

Next Month

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

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…

Lily Neill playing harp
LocationRostrevor, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

7th September 2026

Lily Neill Rostrevor Folk Club at Crawfords Sept 7th, 2026. 8pm. Tickets (£12.50) are available…

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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, 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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