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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

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Newcastle (County Down) Christmas Lights Switch on event on Saturday 30 November 2024.
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Join us as we begin the festive season in Newcastle, County Down on Saturday 30 November 2024 for…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

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…

Girl admiring glasswork crafts at Castle Ward's Christmas Market
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-1st December 2024

Join us from 29 Nov- 1 Dec for our Christmas Artisan Market. Pick up your local crafts and gifts…

Rescheduled poster
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

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

Sip & Pour Event
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

27th November 2024

Candle Making with Prosecco & Nibbles

Afternoon Tea, Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-20th December 2024

Afternoon Tea

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…

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…

Image shows Santa informing of a story telling day 11am at St Colman's church Newcastle co down. Suitable for babies to age 7.
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

A storytelling Morning for children and families from babies to 7 years old, we will have the…

Graphic for Christmas Seafood Cook 'N' Dine
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

Christmas Seafood Cook and Dine.  A unique Christmas Party Night.  Our Festive Cook 'N' Dine is a…

Afternoon Tea selection
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

21st August 2024-28th December 2024

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

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…

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.

Santa at East Coast Adventure
Location34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

15th November 2024-22nd December 2024

Season

15th November 2024-20th December 2024

Visit Santa take part in our family festive activities - suitable for all ages

Warrenpoint Christmas Poster
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

The evening's highlight at Warrenpoint Christmas Lights Switch on will be a special appearance by…

Large group on Tour
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Shelagh Henry

10th November 2024-23rd February 2025

Experience the Flight of the Red Kite as the Kites gather together and wheel and soar around a…

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…

Supper Club
LocationDundrum

Openings

Season

27th November 2024

A dine in experience at Scoper's.

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…

A Christmas Carol
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

Dyad Productions, who have toured their sell-out festival show Christmas Gothic since 2015, now…

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

Sip & Sparkle Event
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

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

Next Week

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Newcastle (County Down) Christmas Lights Switch on event on Saturday 30 November 2024.
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Join us as we begin the festive season in Newcastle, County Down on Saturday 30 November 2024 for…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

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…

Girl admiring glasswork crafts at Castle Ward's Christmas Market
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-1st December 2024

Join us from 29 Nov- 1 Dec for our Christmas Artisan Market. Pick up your local crafts and gifts…

Rescheduled poster
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

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

Sip & Pour Event
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

27th November 2024

Candle Making with Prosecco & Nibbles

Afternoon Tea, Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-20th December 2024

Afternoon Tea

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…

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…

Image shows Santa informing of a story telling day 11am at St Colman's church Newcastle co down. Suitable for babies to age 7.
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

A storytelling Morning for children and families from babies to 7 years old, we will have the…

Graphic for Christmas Seafood Cook 'N' Dine
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

Christmas Seafood Cook and Dine.  A unique Christmas Party Night.  Our Festive Cook 'N' Dine is a…

Afternoon Tea selection
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

21st August 2024-28th December 2024

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

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…

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.

Santa at East Coast Adventure
Location34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

15th November 2024-22nd December 2024

Season

15th November 2024-20th December 2024

Visit Santa take part in our family festive activities - suitable for all ages

Warrenpoint Christmas Poster
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

The evening's highlight at Warrenpoint Christmas Lights Switch on will be a special appearance by…

Large group on Tour
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Shelagh Henry

10th November 2024-23rd February 2025

Experience the Flight of the Red Kite as the Kites gather together and wheel and soar around a…

Santa in his red suit sitting at his desk in his library, with walls filled with books writing with a quill.
Location67 Newry Road, Newry

Openings

4.15pm - 7.30pm

1st December 2024-22nd December 2024

A Magical Christmas Experience for the whole family! Step into a fairytale this Christmas with…

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…

Supper Club
LocationDundrum

Openings

Season

27th November 2024

A dine in experience at Scoper's.

A Christmas Carol
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

Dyad Productions, who have toured their sell-out festival show Christmas Gothic since 2015, now…

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

Sip & Sparkle Event
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

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

Next Month

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

4th December 2024

Season

11th December 2024

Season

13th December 2024

Season

18th December 2024

Season

20th December 2024

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

Girl admiring glasswork crafts at Castle Ward's Christmas Market
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-1st December 2024

Join us from 29 Nov- 1 Dec for our Christmas Artisan Market. Pick up your local crafts and gifts…

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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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