Blog (Events) - Visit Mourne Mountains

A night in gaol to remember!

Downpatrick Gaol was opened in 1796 and until its closure in 1830, was the holding place for many thousands of prisoners before their transportation to Australia but for us, our evening in gaol was one to remember and we didn’t want to leave! 

Join us in Down County Museum for an evening to remember. Sample the delights of Savour Visit Mourne's food and drink producers with the opportunity to buy and take home this amazing local produce.

There’s loads to do for families with little kids, older kids, and teens this Bank Holiday in Mourne, Gullion and Strangford, so here’s a wee taster. 

From local folklore we are told that there once was a city where Carlingford Lough is now – the beautiful Cahir Linn. The sunken city was supposedly located near Carlingford in Co. Louth overlooked by Slieve Foy, the mountain which was once an active volcano.

Come along and celebrate in Mourne, Gullion and Strangford with vibrant festivals, events and workshops this Jubilee Bank Holiday! Fingers crossed for great weather....

Granny was freed from the grouchy old wolf in Delamont Country Park and the ‘Wacky Wardrobe of Wonder’ was filled with madness and mayhem in the magical land of Narnia.