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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 Mountains & Ring of Gullion this year.
  2. Experience Activity & Adventure
    Come and try out 15 new outdoor activity and adventure experiences promising unforgettable moments for nature enthusiasts, soft adventurers and thrill-seekers alike in the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark.
  3. 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.
  4. What's On April
    April in Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion 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.

This Week

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Getting to the top on an amazing sea cliff rock climb!
LocationHilltown

Openings

Season

13th April 2025

The newest olympic sport, and a the next step in most hikers outdoor journey, Rock climbing is a…

Family enjoying the water (wet bouldering) on a bank holiday
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

19th April 2025

Get your family out on a watersports adventure and create cherished memories for life!

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Easter poster of workshop Easter crafts in St Patrick centre Downpatrick workshop Easter Saturday 1.30 - 3.30pm
Easter egg hunt & word search in garde
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

19th April 2025

Easter events

Odd Man Out
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

17th April 2025

With its atmospheric black-and-white cinematography, haunting score, and powerful performances, Odd…

Walkers on rough ground with walking poles.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

19th April 2025

Patrick and the Pagan Hills

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Strawberry Plant
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

15th April 2025

Strawberry pot planting at Castlewellan Forest Park

Litter at Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

13th April 2025

Big Spring Clean litter pick at Castlewellan Forest Park

painting pottery at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop Two

12th March 2025-16th April 2025

Learn how to work with clay using hand-building techniques such as slab work, pinch pots, coiling,…

A monotype print by Sara Brown of ladies swimming. It can be seen in the forthcoming exhibition "Connections" at Down Arts Centre from 10 April - 3 Ma
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

During Down Arts Centre opening hours

10th April 2025-3rd May 2025

This 'Connections' exhibition is the latest in the cross-border series of contemporary art…

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

5, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 April 2025

5th April 2025-26th April 2025

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

Wild River Dipping Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Every Saturday Morning

15th February 2025-25th April 2026

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

Family enjoying easter trail at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

14th April 2025-27th April 2025

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.

Two Trust Volunteers with locally grown produce
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

19th April 2025-21st April 2025

Hop over to Castle Ward this Easter weekend for a vibrant market filled with local crafts, tasty…

Scones & Stories Poster for Weekly drop-in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationCullyhanna, Newry

Openings

Season

14th February 2025-12th March 2027

Weekly Friday Drop-in Sessions in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre.  Every Friday 11am - 2pm …

Group of people stopping for a pic under the bloody bridge waterfall
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

19th April 2025

Come and try one of the most popular watersports in the country, with the most popular company for…

Easter Egg Hunt at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintifeld

Openings

Season

14th April 2025-27th April 2025

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.

Flower arranging at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop Two

12th March 2025-16th April 2025

These flower arranging classes are suitable for beginners and more experienced flower arrangers.…

Brenda Morgan
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

11th March 2025-15th April 2025

Gentle Hatha Yoga - the focus of this class is primarily to connect the breath and the body in a…

Next Week

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Family enjoying the water (wet bouldering) on a bank holiday
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

19th April 2025

Get your family out on a watersports adventure and create cherished memories for life!

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Easter poster of workshop Easter crafts in St Patrick centre Downpatrick workshop Easter Saturday 1.30 - 3.30pm
Easter egg hunt & word search in garde
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

19th April 2025

Easter events

Odd Man Out
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

17th April 2025

With its atmospheric black-and-white cinematography, haunting score, and powerful performances, Odd…

Walkers on rough ground with walking poles.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

19th April 2025

Patrick and the Pagan Hills

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Strawberry Plant
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

15th April 2025

Strawberry pot planting at Castlewellan Forest Park

painting pottery at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop Two

12th March 2025-16th April 2025

Learn how to work with clay using hand-building techniques such as slab work, pinch pots, coiling,…

A monotype print by Sara Brown of ladies swimming. It can be seen in the forthcoming exhibition "Connections" at Down Arts Centre from 10 April - 3 Ma
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

During Down Arts Centre opening hours

10th April 2025-3rd May 2025

This 'Connections' exhibition is the latest in the cross-border series of contemporary art…

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Easter Sunday
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

20th April 2025

Book your table now!

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

5, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 April 2025

5th April 2025-26th April 2025

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

Wild River Dipping Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Every Saturday Morning

15th February 2025-25th April 2026

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

Family enjoying easter trail at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

14th April 2025-27th April 2025

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.

Two Trust Volunteers with locally grown produce
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

19th April 2025-21st April 2025

Hop over to Castle Ward this Easter weekend for a vibrant market filled with local crafts, tasty…

Scones & Stories Poster for Weekly drop-in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationCullyhanna, Newry

Openings

Season

14th February 2025-12th March 2027

Weekly Friday Drop-in Sessions in Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre.  Every Friday 11am - 2pm …

Group of people stopping for a pic under the bloody bridge waterfall
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

19th April 2025

Come and try one of the most popular watersports in the country, with the most popular company for…

Easter Egg Hunt at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintifeld

Openings

Season

14th April 2025-27th April 2025

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.

Family enjoying easter market at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

20th April 2025-21st April 2025

Join us on 20 & 21 April for an Easter weekend filled with creativity, craftsmanship, and the…

Flower arranging at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop Two

12th March 2025-16th April 2025

These flower arranging classes are suitable for beginners and more experienced flower arrangers.…

Easter at Killeavy Castle Estate, wildflowers and Castle in background
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

20th April 2025

Embark on an epic adventure at Killeavy Castle Estate this Easter.

Next Month

Drawing Materials
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

17th May 2025

Free sketching masterclass at Down County Museum this Drawing Day, Saturday 17 May.

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Hiking Western Mournes
LocationKillowen

Openings

Season

11th May 2025

A beginner level hike not far from the idyllic village of Rostrevor, in the western Mournes. Walk…

Family enjoying the water (wet bouldering) on a bank holiday
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

5th May 2025

Season

26th May 2025

Get your family out on a watersports adventure and create cherished memories for life!

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Make your day

  1. Arts & Theatre Events
    Wander the galleries or take in a show with the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion. 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 Mountains & Ring of Gullion 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. 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 Mountains & Ring of Gullion 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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