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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

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…

Bessbrook Christmas Lights Switch on
LocationBessbrook

Openings

Season

5th December 2024

Bessbrook Christmas Lights Switch On, Thursday 5 December 2024 from 5.30pm .

Hilltown Christmas Lights Switch On
LocationHilltown

Openings

Season

6th December 2024

Join us in Hilltown for the annual Christmas Lights Switch On.

Murlough Driftwood by Evan Boyce WINNER
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd December 2024-4th January 2025

Magnificent Mourne Gullion Strangford! Our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty through the seasons…

Dad & daughter talking at Christmas-dressed Castle Ward.
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-8th December 2024

This festive season, we invite you to step inside Castle Ward and experience the Mansion dressed in…

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

4th December 2024

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

Advertisement for Newry Ghost Walk featuring an atmospheric image of a historic church, bathed in soft twilight with shadows hinting at its haunting p
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

1st December 2024-31st December 2024

Dare to uncover Newry's haunted past? Join the ghost walk from Newry Town Hall on Fridays and…

Poster with an hand-drawn image of Down Arts Centre promoting the Christmas Fair on 5 December from 6-9pm.
LocationDownpatrick

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Season

5th December 2024

Down Arts Centre will host talented artists and unique businesses at our enchanting Christmas Fair.

Christmas Tree Festival 5th -8th December with the Fishermen's Mission
LocationNewcastle

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Season

5th December 2024-8th December 2024

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5th December 2024-7th December 2024

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8th December 2024

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8th December 2024

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8th December 2024

Christmas Tree Festival Thursday 5th - Sunday 8th December £5 entrance Teas and Coffees served in…

Artisan Market Stalls on Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

7th December 2024

This outdoor market, showcases the best of local, hand made products (both foods and crafts). Come…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Castle Afternoon Tea at Killeavy Castle Estate
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

8th December 2024

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

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Celtic Kindness group in Georgian dress.
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

7th December 2024

Step back in time at Castle Ward's Christmas Twilight Tour! Enjoy a festive drinks reception, tour…

Truck and Tractor Run - Rostrevor Christmas Light Switch On
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

7th December 2024

Light Up the Night Christmas Tractor and Truck Run - Saturday 7 December 2024

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.

Santa Paws at Montalto
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

8th December 2024

Bring your furry friend to meet Santa for a paw-sitively magical experience! It's the perfect…

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 oz
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

28th November 2024-23rd December 2024

Santa in Oz is in residence at the Saint Patrick Centre

Camlough Christmas Lights Switch on
LocationCamlough

Openings

Season

6th December 2024

Camlough Christmas Lights Switch On, Friday 6 December 2024 from 7pm

Christmas tree in old Gaol Cell
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

7th December 2024

Join us for FREE at Down County Museum to celebrate Christmas Past and Present

Graphic for Christmas Seafood Cook 'N' Dine
LocationNewry

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Season

6th December 2024

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

Taproom & Pizzeria at Whitewater Brewery, Castlewellan
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

27th January 2024-21st December 2024

Enjoy a selection of Whitewaters award winning beer along with its own Sourdough pizzas at the…

Brenda Morgan
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

7th November 2024-20th December 2024

I am an interdisciplinary artist working in Lecale in County Down and as a Graduate in Residence in…

Next Week

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…

Goldilocks
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

13th December 2024

When three furry, funny Honey Bears ask 'Who's been eating my porridge, who's been sitting in my…

Murlough Driftwood by Evan Boyce WINNER
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd December 2024-4th January 2025

Magnificent Mourne Gullion Strangford! Our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty through the seasons…

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

11th December 2024

Season

13th December 2024

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

Advertisement for Newry Ghost Walk featuring an atmospheric image of a historic church, bathed in soft twilight with shadows hinting at its haunting p
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

1st December 2024-31st December 2024

Dare to uncover Newry's haunted past? Join the ghost walk from Newry Town Hall on Fridays and…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Castle Afternoon Tea at Killeavy Castle Estate
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

15th December 2024

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

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.

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 oz
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

28th November 2024-23rd December 2024

Santa in Oz is in residence at the Saint Patrick Centre

Christmas tree in old Gaol Cell
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

14th December 2024

Join us for FREE at Down County Museum to celebrate Christmas Past and Present

Taproom & Pizzeria at Whitewater Brewery, Castlewellan
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

27th January 2024-21st December 2024

Enjoy a selection of Whitewaters award winning beer along with its own Sourdough pizzas at the…

Brenda Morgan
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

7th November 2024-20th December 2024

I am an interdisciplinary artist working in Lecale in County Down and as a Graduate in Residence in…

A Photo of The Autistic Photographer Himself Nathan Pierson
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

2nd December 2024-9th December 2024

Come explore the world of landscape and nature photography at my upcoming exhibition! Featuring the…

Afternoon Tea selection
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

21st August 2024-28th December 2024

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

santa at montalto
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

SOLD OUT

7th December 2024-23rd December 2024

Experience Montalto's Magical Christmas with Santa Claus & Helpers… Wrap up warm as you prepare to…

Santa at the lodge, East Coast Adventure, Rostrevor
Location34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor

Openings

Hourly visits from 4pm daily

1st November 2024-21st December 2024

Fabulous Santa Experience at East Coast Adventure Rostrevor

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

The Belfast Ma: A Crackin' Christmas
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

15th December 2024

After five years of playing to sell out audiences across the country, Belfast Ma is back with her…

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…

MOG
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

15th December 2024

Join us this December for a magical morning of creativity and imagination at Newcastle Community…

Crime Is Mine
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

10th December 2024

François Ozon directs this delicious comedy caper set in 1930s with overt nods to the #MeToo…

Stick Man
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

10th December 2024

Toddler Club is our monthly movie-activity-snack slot for 1-4 year olds. Toddler Club presents the…

Next Month

Taking in the views on Seefin mountain
LocationAnnalong

Openings

Season

25th January 2025

A moderate difficulty hike along the Mourne wall, taking in three small peaks on the edge of…

Murlough Driftwood by Evan Boyce WINNER
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd December 2024-4th January 2025

Magnificent Mourne Gullion Strangford! Our Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty through the seasons…

US Army  in County Down, military vehicles and soldiers being inspected.
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

FULLY BOOKED

7th January 2025

Join Dr. James O'Neill, Collection Officer at NI War Memorial Museum, to learn about the US Army's…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

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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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