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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 out weekly guide to What's On in Mourne Mountains, Ring of Gullion and Strangford Lough.
  2. What's On April
    April in Mourne Gullion Strangford is packed with diverse events celebrating nature, culture, and adventure. Visitors can enjoy outdoor events such has guided walks, hands-on activities like making flower arranging and pottery.
  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

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

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…

Joan & Child
LocationDownpatrick

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Season

18th April 2026

Bushcraft Fun offers an authentic outdoor experience where children can discover new skills.

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Mourne shack
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

18th April 2026

Hike to the secret spots and immerse in the rivers of the Mourne Mountains. An activity that…

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

16th April 2026

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17th April 2026

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18th April 2026

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20th April 2026

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

The Boondocks
LocationDownpatrick

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Season

18th April 2026

The Boondocks bring to life old school country songs you'll know and love, including the songs of…

Flowers on Montalto Estate
LocationBallynahinch

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Season

19th April 2026

Step a little deeper into the story of our gardens with a guided mini tour of either the Lost…

Red flowers
LocationBallynahinch

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Season

13th February 2026-30th April 2026

A visit to Montalto Estate is the perfect way to reconnect with nature, in a natural, historical,…

Celtic Art Tattoo
LocationNewry

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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…

Newry's Struggle
LocationNewry

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Season

18th April 2026

Local author Raymond Wason will launch the latest edition of his book, Cath Saoirse an Iúir,…

Saintfield Walking Tour
LocationSaintfield

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19th April 2026

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

Hands of the Ancestors
LocationWarrenpoint

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Season

18th April 2026

Join us in Warrenpoint Library for a ceramic workshop inspired by neolithic Irish pottery.

Navigation Course
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

19th April 2026

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

Echoes of the Wild - Sound Bath in the Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Echoes of the Wild - Full Moon Sound Bath in the Woods

17th April 2026

Step into a world where nature's symphony becomes your escape. Our 'Echoes of the Wild' sound…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

shane neary
LocationNewry, Kilkeel

Openings

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

15th April 2026-18th April 2026

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

22nd April 2026

Nestled between the Mourne Mountains and the Irish sea along the scenic Mourne Coast sits Ireland's…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Paddle at Finnebrogue
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

18th April 2026

Join George Anthony one of our Bushcraft Leaders on this new and exciting experience for 2026.

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…

Wet Bouldering
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…

Next Week

People around campfire
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st April 2026-30th April 2026

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

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…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Afternoon Tea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th July 2025-30th June 2026

Afternoon Tea

Mourne shack
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

25th April 2026

Hike to the secret spots and immerse in the rivers of the Mourne Mountains. An activity that…

Street view of Denvir's Coaching Inn
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

24th April 2026

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

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

20th April 2026

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23rd April 2026

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24th April 2026

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25th April 2026

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

The Exploding Wardrobe
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

25th April 2026

As part of Fashioned by Nature programme there will be a talk and hands-on drop-in workshop with…

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,…

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…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

shane neary
LocationNewry, Kilkeel

Openings

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

22nd April 2026

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

24th April 2026-25th April 2026

Nestled between the Mourne Mountains and the Irish sea along the scenic Mourne Coast sits Ireland's…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

The Bench
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

25th April 2026

JAK-IN-THE-BOX POP-UP THEATRE PRESENTS "THE BENCH" One Bench. Seven Stories. A Whole Host 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…

Wet Bouldering
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…

Emma langford
LocationRostrevor, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

20th April 2026

Emma Langford Rostrevor Folk Club at Crawfords Monday, April 20th. 8pm

Fixing Our Broken Planet Logo
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

23rd April 2026

Launch of the programme and exhibition of sustainable fashion by local sustainable fashion designers

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…

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

24th April 2026

Join us and taste County Down's first distilled whiskey in over 100 years.

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 Month

People around campfire
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st May 2026-31st May 2026

Expedition in the Mourne Mountains for the night!

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

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

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…

Image of Ballymacdermot Stone Circle with scenic background surrounding
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

2nd May 2026

Celebrate the Celtic festival of Bealtaine with a mini-Camino, in the heart of the Ring of Gullion,…

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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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