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  1. Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival
    Get outdoors this spring with the Mourne Gullion Strangford Outdoor Spring Festival 2024.
  2. 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.
  3. Spring Lambs at Fort Evergreen, Warrenpoint

    With Spring approaching in the beautiful regions of Mourne, Gullion and Strangford you can expect gardens, parks and mountains bursting with colourful flowers. April is a lovely time of year to visit our area.

    Hopefully, with some warm spring sunshine on the way, you can enjoy a pleasant walk on the beaches or appreciate an outside view while sipping on a coffee or enjoying a pint out in one of the many beer gardens.

  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.
  5. An image of tiered seating in the Down Arts Centre auditorium.
    Tickets for performances and workshops will be available to book from Monday 12 December online, by telephoning the box office 0330 137 4014 or in person at Down Arts Centre.
  6. Calendar of Giant Adventures title.  A programme of Giant Adventures, from marathons to vintage cars.  Come join us for Giant Adventures in Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion!
    From Artisan Markets to Summer Evening Cruises on Carlingford Lough; there's plenty happening this month!
  7. What's On Calendar
    From family fun, fabulous festivals and vivacious events, let us help you plan your trip with out weekly guide to What's On from Strangford Lough and Lecale to Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion.

This Week

oil painting
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Tutor: Martin McParland

16th April 2024-25th June 2024

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

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

23rd April 2024-4th June 2024

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

BBC Comes to Town - Downpatrick
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

22nd May 2024-23rd May 2024

Downpatrick is the next destination for BBC Comes to Town 2024 from 21-23 May. There will be…

Afternoon Tea, Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-20th December 2024

Afternoon Tea

Wild River Dipping Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

25th May 2024

Hike to the secret spots and immerse in the rivers of the Mourne Mountains. An activity that…

Travel to 5th Century Ireland
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

10th May 2024-6th September 2024

Walking with Duane Fitzsimons, local historian, tour guide and storyteller. This is the place he…

Saint Patrick exterior with flowers
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024-6th September 2024

Saint Patrick's Coastal Camino

walk
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

27th April 2024-7th September 2024

St Patrick's Pilgrim Walk, Downpatrick is an epic adventure. Discover the amazing story of Saint…

Walking Saint Patrick's Camino, Newcastle
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-10th August 2024

Saint Patrick's Camino, Newcastle. Take a scenic coach journey to Trassey Car Park in the shadow…

Fairways Golf Advert
LocationKilkeel, Kilkeel

Openings

Season

18th January 2024-20th December 2024

Indoor Golf Simulators powered by Trackman

handrolled candles burning
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

25th May 2024

Join us for a delightful and eco-conscious workshop at Kinedale Donkeys in Ballynahinch, where…

Mourne Dew Spirit Experience poster
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

25th May 2024

Discover Rostrevor's #1 Gin & Whiskey Tasting 'Spirit Experience' by Mourne Dew Distillery.

Liam O'Maonlai
LocationRostrevor, Newry

Openings

Season

20th May 2024

Best known as the Hothouse Flowers' frontman, Liam O'Maonlai has more recently carved out a…

May Spa Treatment of the Month
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

1st May 2024-31st May 2024

May Spa Treatment of the Month

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Blues on the Bay Festival Poster
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Spring Bank Holiday Weekend

22nd May 2024-28th May 2024

25th anniversary celebrations for International Guinness® blues on the bay festival 2024 …

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Saturday 4, 11, 18 and 25 May 2024

4th May 2024-25th May 2024

Enjoy an hour long Cranfield Alpaca Field Walk with our cute and cuddly alpacas and get up close…

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…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

20th May 2024

Season

22nd May 2024

Season

24th May 2024

Season

25th May 2024

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

THE ROSE GARDEN
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

1st January 2024-31st December 2024

The Barn Gallery and tea room is set in a stone built farmyard and exhibits landscapes in oils of…

Sisters by the Sea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

10th January 2023-30th September 2024

Magical Multi-sensory wellness experience

oil painting
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Tutor: Gemma Marie Blakely

7th May 2024-25th June 2024

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

View from summit, Mourne Mountains
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

25th May 2024

A Longer walking taking in the history of the silent valley, quarry and World War 2 History

Next Week

oil painting
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Tutor: Martin McParland

16th April 2024-25th June 2024

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

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

23rd April 2024-4th June 2024

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

Montalto House
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

29th May 2024

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

Afternoon Tea, Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-20th December 2024

Afternoon Tea

Wild River Dipping Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

2nd June 2024

Hike to the secret spots and immerse in the rivers of the Mourne Mountains. An activity that…

Travel to 5th Century Ireland
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

10th May 2024-6th September 2024

Walking with Duane Fitzsimons, local historian, tour guide and storyteller. This is the place he…

Saint Patrick exterior with flowers
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024-6th September 2024

Saint Patrick's Coastal Camino

walk
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

27th April 2024-7th September 2024

St Patrick's Pilgrim Walk, Downpatrick is an epic adventure. Discover the amazing story of Saint…

Walking Saint Patrick's Camino, Newcastle
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-10th August 2024

Saint Patrick's Camino, Newcastle. Take a scenic coach journey to Trassey Car Park in the shadow…

Fairways Golf Advert
LocationKilkeel, Kilkeel

Openings

Season

18th January 2024-20th December 2024

Indoor Golf Simulators powered by Trackman

May Spa Treatment of the Month
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

1st May 2024-31st May 2024

May Spa Treatment of the Month

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

1st June 2024

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

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Blues on the Bay Festival Poster
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Spring Bank Holiday Weekend

22nd May 2024-28th May 2024

25th anniversary celebrations for International Guinness® blues on the bay festival 2024 …

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

27th May 2024

Saturday 1, 8 and 29 June 2024

1st June 2024-29th June 2024

Enjoy an hour long Cranfield Alpaca Field Walk with our cute and cuddly alpacas and get up close…

Four Alpacas in enclosure looking at camera
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

27th May 2024

You're invited to an interactive Alpaca & Donkey event!

Alfi
LocationRostrevor, Newry

Openings

Season

27th May 2024

Multi-award winning trio Alfi is the collaborative project of musicians Fiachra Meek, Ryan McAuley…

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…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Cranfield Alpacas Family Beach Trek
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

27th May 2024

Season

29th May 2024

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

Poster for Family Trees & Six Degrees
LocationDownpatrick, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

27th May 2024

Local County Down Artist Amira McDonagh invites you to be a part of her next project! 'Family Trees…

THE ROSE GARDEN
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

1st January 2024-31st December 2024

The Barn Gallery and tea room is set in a stone built farmyard and exhibits landscapes in oils of…

Chronicles of Long Kesh
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

31st May 2024

Chronicles of Long Kesh

Sisters by the Sea
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

10th January 2023-30th September 2024

Magical Multi-sensory wellness experience

Next Month

Saint Patrick Walk Poster
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

14th June 2024-15th June 2024

Explore a range of sites in Downpatrick and beyond associated with St Patrick and his legacy

oil painting
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Tutor: Martin McParland

16th April 2024-25th June 2024

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

Tai Chi
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

23rd April 2024-4th June 2024

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

Rowallane Garden, Saintfield
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

8th June 2024

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Gig in the Garden on Saturday 8 June at Rowallane Garden.

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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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