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Wake The Giant

Warrenpoint, County Down, BT34 3HW
Wake the Giant stage

About

The Wake the Giant Festival, the perfect reason to visit the charming town of Warrenpoint! 

Nestled on the picturesque shores of Carlingford Lough, Warrenpoint is a town steeped in history and culture, and the annual Wake the Giant Festival is the perfect opportunity to experience it all.

This unique vibrant festival celebrates the town's unique heritage and legends, and offers visitors a weekend  a full array of exciting events and activities. From live music and performances, to Giants food feast and children’s activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

With its stunning natural scenery, rich culture and friendly locals, Warrenpoint is the perfect destination for an unforgettable vacation. So why not plan your trip around the Wake the Giant Festival, and experience the magic of this enchanting town for yourself?  Click here to find out more information on dates key information and events.  We can't wait to see you there!

 

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Accessibility

  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

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Free event, there is a small fee for some of the green craft workshops and sensory activities.

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Opening Times

Wake The Giant (28 June 2025 - 29 June 2025)*
DayTimes
Saturday - Sunday10:00 - 21:00

* 2026 dates are subject to confirmation.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

What's Nearby

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  3. Excellent example of a tower-house and bawn built about 1568 at a point where the Newry…

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  1. Kilbroney Park features riverside walks and an arboretum. There is a two-mile forest…

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  2. This beautiful area has superb views and good walking routes over Carlingford Lough.…

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  3. 'Cill Bhronaigh', or Bronagh’s Church (12th century), is located in the graveyard just…

    2.76 miles away
  4. Known locally as the ‘King’s Ring’, this court tomb has a prominent position in the…

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  5. Kilnassagart Inscribed Stone, in the south of County Armagh, is regarded as being one of…

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  6. "Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea" (Percy French) The popular song has…

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  7. South of the County Armagh village of Jonesborough lie the ruins of Moyry Castle, built…

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  8. Dating from the Iron Age period around 10 BC, the enclosure comprises two roughly…

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  9. Leisleitrim Fort is a fine example of a multivallate rath ( a rath with several banks and…

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  10. Corliss Fort is one of the best-preserved bivallate raths in County Armagh.

    6.22 miles away
  11. This monument is an extremely well preserved Neolithic burial site with three chambers. …

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  12. Bagenal’s Castle located in historic Newry is a 16th century fortified house and…

    6.24 miles away
  13. This is undoubtedly the most commanding building in Newry and is arguably the most…

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Aerial shot of Narrow Water Keep and Warrenpoint TownWarrenpoint, County Down, Northern IrelandWarrenpoint sits on the shores of Carlingford Lough at the southern approach to the Mourne Mountains and at the point where the Clanrye River and Newry Canal open into Carlingford Lough.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Warrenpoint is just 45 minutes' drive from Belfast and a little over an hour from Dublin, offering easy access to Warrenpoint which is situated to the south of Newry City.

Public Transport Directions

Newry train and bus stations are within easy reach of Warrenpoint.

For more information on Translink timetimetables and fares please visit www.translink.co.uk or call the Contact Centre on 028 9066 6630

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