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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

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…

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

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Tim McGarry
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

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

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

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…

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…

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…

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…

Afternoon Tea, Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-20th December 2024

Afternoon Tea

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.

Supper Club
LocationDundrum

Openings

Season

27th November 2024

A dine in experience at Scoper's.

Warrenpoint Artisan Market
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

Warrenpoint Artisan Market showcases local food producers and crafters work.

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…

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…

HHI
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024

Join us for a fun night of wreath making, gin drinking and festive appetizers - get crafty and…

Leather Satchel
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Day Two - November (must attend both workshops)

23rd November 2024

Leather Satchel Workshop

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.

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…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

A pianist and a violinist
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

28th November 2024

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

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…

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

Next Week

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…

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…

Sip & Pour Event
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

27th November 2024

Candle Making with Prosecco & Nibbles

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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.

Christmas in Crossgar
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

1st December 2024

Crossgar Christmas Lights Switch On, Sunday 1 December 2024.

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…

Christmas Crafts
LocationCastle Street, Newry

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

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

Afternoon Tea, Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-20th December 2024

Afternoon Tea

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…

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.

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…

Supper Club
LocationDundrum

Openings

Season

27th November 2024

A dine in experience at Scoper's.

Hand Embroidery
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Hand Embroidery

A Christmas Carol
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

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

Next Month

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…

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…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

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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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