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  1. 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 this Summer in Castlewellan Forest Park, Delamont Country Park, Kilbroney Park and Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
  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.

This Week

Cranfield Alpacas Autumn
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

Season

29th November 2024

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

Poster advertising Serious Play at Down County Museum 5-30th November 2024
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

5th November 2024-30th November 2024

Down County Museum presents Serious Play, a thought-provoking exhibition featuring the works of…

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th November 2024-10th December 2024

Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise which aims to enhance the bodies intrinsic energy system. The…

Christmas Dinner Masterclass  at Killeavy Castle Estate
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

26th November 2024

Join us at Chef's Table for an interactive and entertaining evening at Killeavy Castle Estate.

Warrenpoint Artisan Market
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

Warrenpoint Artisan Market showcases local food producers and crafters work.

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

The Cuan - Pour Your Own Pint
LocationStrangford

Openings

Group Booking Essential

19th January 2024-26th December 2024

Pour your own Pint Enjoy the experience of pouring your own pint.  Take home a T Shirt and…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Afternoon Tea, Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-20th December 2024

Afternoon Tea

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

shortcross irish whiskey distillery
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

4th November 2024-21st December 2024

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

Picture displaying a knitted snowman and a star hanging on a Christmas tree.
LocationDundrum, Newcastle

Openings

Weekly knitting and nattering in Dundrum Inn on a Thursday

25th November 2024

Pass away an hour or two knitting and nattering in Dundrum Inn and create some pieces to proudly…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Christmas in Ardglass
LocationArdglass

Openings

Ardglass Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2024

Ardglass Festival Association presents their annual Christmas event. Join us for a cosy movie…

Leather Satchel
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Day Two - November (must attend both workshops)

23rd November 2024

Leather Satchel Workshop

Mikel Murfi
LocationHilltown

Openings

Season

24th November 2024

The Mysterious Case of Kitsy Rainey is a new one man show written and performed by Mikel Murfi…

Tim McGarry
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

David Hull Promotions presents Tim McGarry 'Ridiculous' Tim McGarry, the lanky star of 'Give My…

Christmas poster with white background with the details of the event on display.  Crossmaglen Community Associaiton presents the Christmas Lights Swit
LocationCrossmaglen

Openings

Friday 24 November

29th November 2024

Join us for the Crossmaglen Christmas Lights Switch on Friday 29 November 2024.

Sip & Sparkle Event
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

Sip & Sparkle - Create our own necklace with Prosecco & Nibbles

A pianist and a violinist
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

28th November 2024

Music Network and Newry Chamber Music present international classical music stars violinist…

Christmas Wreath Workshops Montalto
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-1st December 2024

Set within the stunning surroundings of Montalto Estate, this workshop is ideal for all levels and…

Afternoon Tea selection
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

21st August 2024-28th December 2024

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

Sip & Pour Event
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

27th November 2024

Candle Making with Prosecco & Nibbles

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

Next Week

Cranfield Alpacas Autumn
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

Season

30th November 2024

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

Poster advertising Serious Play at Down County Museum 5-30th November 2024
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

5th November 2024-30th November 2024

Down County Museum presents Serious Play, a thought-provoking exhibition featuring the works of…

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th November 2024-10th December 2024

Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise which aims to enhance the bodies intrinsic energy system. The…

Christmas Dinner Masterclass  at Killeavy Castle Estate
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

26th November 2024

Join us at Chef's Table for an interactive and entertaining evening at Killeavy Castle Estate.

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

The Cuan - Pour Your Own Pint
LocationStrangford

Openings

Group Booking Essential

19th January 2024-26th December 2024

Pour your own Pint Enjoy the experience of pouring your own pint.  Take home a T Shirt and…

Traditional bread on the griddle
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

A festive craft and traditional bread making experience. This is an interactive fun experience…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Afternoon Tea, Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-20th December 2024

Afternoon Tea

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

shortcross irish whiskey distillery
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

4th November 2024-21st December 2024

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

Picture displaying a knitted snowman and a star hanging on a Christmas tree.
LocationDundrum, Newcastle

Openings

Weekly knitting and nattering in Dundrum Inn on a Thursday

25th November 2024

Pass away an hour or two knitting and nattering in Dundrum Inn and create some pieces to proudly…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Christmas Crafts
LocationCastle Street, Newry

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Arts and Crafts for Families at Christmas in Newry and Mourne Museum.

Christmas in Ardglass
LocationArdglass

Openings

Ardglass Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2024

Ardglass Festival Association presents their annual Christmas event. Join us for a cosy movie…

Christmas in Crossgar
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

1st December 2024

Crossgar Christmas Lights Switch On, Sunday 1 December 2024.

Autumn Wreath at Down County Museum
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Add a touch of autumn colours into your home by joining this fun and informative workshop.…

Christmas poster with white background with the details of the event on display.  Crossmaglen Community Associaiton presents the Christmas Lights Swit
LocationCrossmaglen

Openings

Friday 24 November

29th November 2024

Join us for the Crossmaglen Christmas Lights Switch on Friday 29 November 2024.

Wine Tasting
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Wine Tasting

Sip & Sparkle Event
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

Sip & Sparkle - Create our own necklace with Prosecco & Nibbles

A pianist and a violinist
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

28th November 2024

Music Network and Newry Chamber Music present international classical music stars violinist…

Rescheduled poster
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Saint Patrick Square, Downpatrick, will be the focal point for the Downpatrick Christmas Lights…

Christmas Wreath Workshops Montalto
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-1st December 2024

Set within the stunning surroundings of Montalto Estate, this workshop is ideal for all levels and…

Poster displaying the details of Annalong Christmas Lights Switch on event on Monday 2 December 2024 at 5.30pm.
LocationAnnalong

Openings

Christmas Tree Lights Switch on in Annalong

30th November 2024

Annalong Christmas Tree Lights Switch On will be on Monday 2 December 2024 from 5.30pm.

Next Month

Newcastle Food and Drink Tour - Cocktails on bar counter
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

14th December 2024

Join local tour guide, Mairead Sweeney for this three hour Food & Drink Tour of Newcastle, County…

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th November 2024-10th December 2024

Tai Chi is a gentle flowing exercise which aims to enhance the bodies intrinsic energy system. The…

Christmas Dinner Masterclass  at Killeavy Castle Estate
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

3rd December 2024

Join us at Chef's Table for an interactive and entertaining evening at Killeavy Castle Estate.

Castle Afternoon Tea at Killeavy Castle Estate
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

8th December 2024

Season

15th December 2024

Celebrate in true Killeavy style with a Castle Afternoon Tea this Christmas.

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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
    The 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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