Categories: HalloweenWhat's OnEvents

It’s getting to that time of year when strange things start to happen in Mourne Gullion Strangford.  You might encounter some creepy creatures during the spooky season. 

There is so much to sink your teeth into.  We hope this helps you to plan your perfect spooktacular family Halloween Giant Adventures.


5 October

Botanical Pumpkin Workshop, Rowallane Garden, Saintfield


12 October

Pumpkin Fest at Mountpanther Farm Park

12 October

Halloween at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch


19 October

The Monster Market at Rowallane Garden, Saintfield


19, 20, 26-29 October 

Pumpkin Patch at Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle


19 - 28 October

Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm, Warrenpoint


26 October

Halloween Bazaar at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch


26 - 27 October

Bewitching Bazaar at Castle Ward, National Trust, Strangford


26 October - 3 November

The Cauldron Quest at Castle Ward, National Trust, Strangford


28 October - 1 November

Alpaca Autumnfest 2024 


Monday 21 - Tuesday 29 October

Footsteps in the Forest, Slieve Gullion 

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween event this year at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.


30 October 2024

Spooktacular Halloween 2024, Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle


Feeling left out in the cold?

Organising an event that you would like us to feature? Then pop the details into our Submit Event form and if there's no tricks then we might just add your event in as well. 

We still have a bag of treats left (and some tricks up our sleeves) so check back soon for more frightfully fangtastic events!  Don't forget to check out the What's On section for all the other events in the region.

We hope you have howling time whatever you decide to do.

Montalto Estate
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Picture of Montalto House, Montalto Lake and Boathouse all within Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch.

Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch is a mystical and enchanting estate, set in magnificent natural surroundings. Visitor experience includes access to the estate's beautiful gardens; historic walks and trails and an exciting play area where children can engage, explore and learn.

Burrendale Hotel, Country Club and Spa
Hotel
View of the front exterior of the Burrendale Hotel, Country Club and Spa, Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland.

The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa is a leading four-star Hotel in Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland, nestled beneath the Mountains of Mourne. Located just 45 minutes from Belfast or Newry, The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa is the ideal location to relax and unwind. Perfect for a Spa Break, Family Retreat, Romantic Getaway or Business Trip.

Rowallane Garden
The National Trust
Rowallane Garden

This unique garden has grown from the 19th century beginnings of the Reverend John Moore and his nephew Hugh Armytage Moore. Their vision created a place where you can leave the world behind and immerse yourself in nature's beauty.

Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm
Open Farm
bottle feeding fort evergreen

Our play farm offers a huge indoor soft play area with four dragon slides and a massive free-fall slide, Busy-Bee barrel train ride, zipline & outdoor adventure fort including slides, net bridges & climbing walls. Interact with our amazing animals in our nursery & outdoor paddocks where you will be able to cuddle & feed them.

Castle Ward
The National Trust
Castle Ward

Discover a place of contrasts and creativity at Castle Ward, an eccentric 18th century mansion and estate looking out over the tranquil waters of Strangford Lough in County Down where visitors can explore cultivated gardens, sheltered woodland and the shoreline.

Cranfield Alpacas Experience
Guided Tour
Cranfield Alpacas Experience

Feel the stresses and strains of daily life vanish in the presence of beautiful animals and majestic scenery of the Mourne Mountains.

Fionn's Giant Adventure at Slieve Gullion Forest Park
Walking
A family reading a sign at the entrance to Fionn's Giant Adventure  at Slieve Gullion Forest Park.

Follow Fionn's Giant Adventure (previously known as the Giant's Lair) at Slieve Gullion Forest Park. Follow the trail, there's so much to explore. Seek out fairies, spells, music and more.  Help is at hand as you'll have fairies and warriors to help you follow the trail.