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Giant events await 

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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

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…

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

27th January 2025

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning…

Breath & Sound with Guided Mediatation and Cacao
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

1st February 2025

The Breath & Sound experience is a sacred journey back to yourself—a soul reset that offers space…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Flower arranging at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop One

22nd January 2025-26th February 2025

These flower arranging classes are suitable for beginners and more experienced flower arrangers.…

Painting with Martin McParland
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Six week class one | Tutor: Martin McParland

22nd January 2025-26th February 2025

This painting course by Martin McParland in Downpatrick is aimed at both beginners and those who…

'roselight' Exhibition by Frances O'Reilly
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

During Down Arts Centre opening hours

9th January 2025-1st February 2025

In this exhibition at Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick, the artist, Frances O’Reilly, presents a…

oil painting
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Class One - Tutor: Gemma Blakely

21st January 2025-25th February 2025

This painting course is aimed at both beginners and those who have some experience of acrylic…

A boy and a girl sitting up in the 'Old Holmer' oak tree in Kilbroney Park.
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

1st February 2025

Ever wondered what makes trees grow so tall and strong? How many plants and animals make their home…

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

Murlough Driftwood by Evan Boyce WINNER
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd December 2024-1st February 2025

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

Two girls proudly holding their craft they made with twigs at the Forest Activities event.
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

1st February 2025

Jump into the world of local myths and legends through exciting creative writing for National…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Community Singing Workshops
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th January 2025-19th February 2025

Come and share an enjoyable afternoon learning some local songs to South Armagh

painting pottery at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop One

22nd January 2025-26th February 2025

Learn how to work with clay using hand-building techniques such as slab work, pinch pots, coiling,…

Chocolate making
LocationNewry, Kilkeel

Openings

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

29th January 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

29th January 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

31st January 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

31st January 2025

Master Craft Chocolate Experience

1st February 2025

Nestled between the Mourne Mountains and the Irish sea along the scenic Mourne Coast sits Ireland's…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Newspaper
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

30th January 2025-1st February 2025

Season

1st February 2025

Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this new Disney musical tells the story of Jack…

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

21st January 2025-25th February 2025

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

Brenda Morgan
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Six week class | Tutor: Martin McParland

21st January 2025-25th February 2025

Gentle Hatha Yoga - the focus of this class is primarily to connect the breath and the body in a…

Next Week

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…

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

3rd February 2025

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning…

valentine workshop
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

8th February 2025

Celebrate the season of love and friendship in our February workshop, Love & Kindness!

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

PAUL CURRIE ‘MIRROR PAUL’
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

During Down Arts Centre opening hours

6th February 2025-1st March 2025

This exhibition is about looking, observing and dissecting the many layers of humanity that Paul…

Flower arranging at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop One

22nd January 2025-26th February 2025

These flower arranging classes are suitable for beginners and more experienced flower arrangers.…

Painting with Martin McParland
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Six week class one | Tutor: Martin McParland

22nd January 2025-26th February 2025

This painting course by Martin McParland in Downpatrick is aimed at both beginners and those who…

oil painting
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Class One - Tutor: Gemma Blakely

21st January 2025-25th February 2025

This painting course is aimed at both beginners and those who have some experience of acrylic…

Same Art Examples
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-27th June 2025

Make Art with Sand!

Couple viewing a linen weaving loom.
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

FULLY BOOKED

4th February 2025

Join Dr James Frazer, Research Officer at the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, to hear about…

Compass practice on navigation skills course in the Mournes
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

8th February 2025

Do you want to improve your navigation skills and have a great day out in the hills at the same…

Fil Campbell & Tom McFarland
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

6th February 2025

Since the 90's Fil and Tom have been singing and playing as a musical duo. Their unique combination…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

John Denvir and The Revolvers
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

(Doors open at 7pm)

8th February 2025

Following a string of successful shows around Northern Ireland, John Devlin and The Revolvers will…

Montalto House
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

5th February 2025

Your visit will begin with a warm welcome while you enjoy tea, coffee and homemade shortbread in…

Community Singing Workshops
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th January 2025-19th February 2025

Come and share an enjoyable afternoon learning some local songs to South Armagh

painting pottery at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Workshop One

22nd January 2025-26th February 2025

Learn how to work with clay using hand-building techniques such as slab work, pinch pots, coiling,…

Poster promoting Linocut Workshop in Castlewellan Forest Park.
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

7th February 2025

Season

7th February 2025

Season

8th February 2025

Linocut Print workshop - learn techniques used by Lady Annesley to create a unique artwork…

Femina Culpa Poster
LocationKillyleagh

Openings

Season

6th February 2025

Our first event of the year features poetry written by three Northern Ireland-based writers, Kelly…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

21st January 2025-25th February 2025

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

Brenda Morgan
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Six week class | Tutor: Martin McParland

21st January 2025-25th February 2025

Gentle Hatha Yoga - the focus of this class is primarily to connect the breath and the body in a…

Next Month

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…

Afternoon Tea in Montalto House with Tour
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

22nd February 2025

Feel like a Georgian guest at Montalto House. Enjoy an elegant traditional afternoon tea all hand…

Electric Mountain Biking Castlewellan Forest Park
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

3rd February 2025

Season

10th February 2025

Season

17th February 2025

Season

24th February 2025

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning…

King Frankie at Down Arts Centre
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

(Bar available from 7pm)

20th February 2025

Join us at Down Arts Centre for a special screening of King Frankie, part of the Film Hub N.I…

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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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