A Day of Discovery
The saying “every day brings something different” was very true last week, as we teamed up with Newry, Mourne & Down District Council for a familiarisation trip to explore some of our local attractions and experiences.
The day began with a hearty breakfast at the stunning Slieve Donard Resort & Spa, in Newcastle, where we learned about their recent extensive refurbishment and got a sneak peak into the new bedrooms, I mean, who doesn’t like a snoop around other people’s rooms!
After breakfast, we hopped on the bus and set off for Castlewellan, where we indulged in some retail therapy at Blue Beans Craft shop, a real treasure trove of local crafts and products, this is a must visit for all our visitors and guests.
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Next, we visited Life Adventure Centre where we were introduced to all their exciting outdoor activities, and shown the impressive collection of bicycles, paddle boards, kayaks, and a great insight into how visitors can book online.
After a morning of adventure, we enjoyed a relaxing lunch at Hillyard House Hotel where we had the opportunity to chat and share experiences and exchange valuable information.
Our journey continued with a visit to Dundrum, where we learned how to make delicious wheaten bread and all about the home baking experiences offered by Mrs C’s Kitchen. We were also given a sample of her delectable treats, which were absolutely yummy!
To top of the day, we stopped by the Burrendale Hotel, where we were given a tour of the newly refurbished Cottage Bar and extensive facilities including the swimming pool and gym areas, which were fantastic.
A huge thank you to the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion team for bringing us together and facilitating the trip and giving us the opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas, and a special thank must also go to our driver from Rooney Coaches for safely navigating us through the day’s adventures.
A lovely memorable day and a great way to experience, just a fraction of what our beautiful area has to offer whilst forging new friendships and connections.
