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  1. Footsteps in the Forest
    Footsteps in the Forest took place in the enchanting Slieve Gullion Forest Park. This year, the festival was extended to run from Monday 21 October to Tuesday 29 October and offered a truly magical celebration.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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 November 2024-30th November 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

Afternoon Tea, Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-20th December 2024

Afternoon Tea

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…

Nurturing Nature Retreat forest image
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

24th November 2024-26th November 2024

Nurturing Nature Retreat

Afternoon Tea selection
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

21st August 2024-28th December 2024

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

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

Cranfield Alpacas Autumn
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

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

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.

Nothing Compares
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

21st November 2024

Following the career of singer Sinéad O'Connor through her rise to fame and how her iconoclastic…

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…

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…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Silver Jewellery Making
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

8th October 2024-26th November 2024

Silver Jewellery Making Class Suitable for beginners with no previous jewellery experience. An…

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…

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…

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

Leather Satchel
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Day Two - November (must attend both workshops)

23rd November 2024

Leather Satchel Workshop

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…

Warrenpoint Artisan Market
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

Warrenpoint Artisan Market showcases local food producers and crafters work.

Irish Rock Night
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024

Irish Rock Night A night of Ireland's greatest rock songs. With some staying true to their roots…

Sip & Pour Event
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

27th November 2024

Candle Making with Prosecco & Nibbles

Christmas Sale St John's Hall Saturday 23rd at 12 noon
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

Christmas Sale 23rd November at 12noon Santa booking recommended.

Next Week

Hilltown Christmas Lights Switch On
LocationHilltown

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

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

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 November 2024-30th November 2024

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 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.

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

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…

Afternoon Tea, Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-20th December 2024

Afternoon Tea

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…

Christmas Crafts
LocationCastle Street, Newry

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

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

Nurturing Nature Retreat forest image
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

24th November 2024-26th November 2024

Nurturing Nature Retreat

santa in oz
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

28th November 2024-23rd December 2024

Santa in Oz is in residence at the Saint Patrick Centre

Saintfield Christmas lights switch on
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

Saintfield Christmas Lights Switch On

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…

Afternoon Tea selection
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

21st August 2024-28th December 2024

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

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

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…

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…

Wine Tasting
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Wine Tasting

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.

Sip & Sparkle Event
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

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

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…

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…

Detail from The Walk From The Garden main image
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Newry Chamber Music and Opera Collective Ireland present Jonathan Dove's opera, The Walk From The…

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…

Next Month

A selection of old items including an early rucksack and glass ware.
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

17th December 2024

Join Heritage Officer, Linda McKenna, for a Castlewellan focused reminiscence event. Share your…

Winter Solstice mandela
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

21st December 2024

Solstice literally means 'light standing still'. This is the perfect chance to stop and connect…

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…

Camlough Christmas Lights Switch on
LocationCamlough

Openings

Season

6th December 2024

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

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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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