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  1. Dundrum

    Address

    56 Dromara Road, Dundrum, County Down, BT33 0NS

    Telephone

    +44(0)7954 049 307

    Type

    Type:

    Cookery School

    Mrs C’s Home Kitchen is the place to enjoy a wide range of foodie experiences. Under Mrs C’s careful guidance, you might want to learn to make traditional breads, recipes that have endured for hundreds of years. Or perhaps you would like to learn…

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  2. Colour
    Seaweed Expert
    Foraging
    Beach fun
    Seaweed
    Colour
    Seaweed Expert
    Foraging
    Beach fun
    Seaweed

    Kilkeel Harbour, Kilkeel

    Address

    Boat House, The Slip, Kilkeel Harbour, Kilkeel, Down, BT34 4AX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 79 9995 3926

    Price

    Price £55.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    Meet and Greet Kilkeel Harbour Co Down.

    Forage Nicholsons Strand for a profile of seaweeds from Silk Island along to Home Port.

    Listen to the endearing call of the Sea Birds

    Dare to Wild Sea Swim or dip those feet in the brinny waters at…

    Price

    Price £55.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Group in a row with the instructor in front being taught Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being greeted by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group enjoying some refreshments with the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group dancing with brooms as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl being shown how to dance by the instructor as the rest of the group watches on as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl enjoying dancing as she's taught by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being shown some traditional Irish dancing outfits as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group watching on as the instructor demonstrates Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group in a row with the instructor in front being taught Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being greeted by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group enjoying some refreshments with the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group dancing with brooms as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl being shown how to dance by the instructor as the rest of the group watches on as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Girl enjoying dancing as she's taught by the instructor as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group being shown some traditional Irish dancing outfits as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience
    Group watching on as the instructor demonstrates Irish dancing as part of the Dancing at the Crossroads experience

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Cathedral, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4483 1043

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    Get involved in this high-octane experience celebrating the centuries-old traditions of Irish dancing. Join Josephine Brennan King, a former principal Irish dancer for Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, for a fun-filled interactive experience…

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    Donard Park, Newcastle

    Address

    Boat House, Greenhill YMCA, Donard Park, Newcastle, Down, BT33 0GR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 3172

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Experience the thrill of YMCA Wild Fire and Jam at Greenhill YMCA, nestled beneath Slieve Donard. Join our bushcraft expert, Michael, to master ancient fire-making skills like flint and steel. Indulge in our secret ingredient, YMCA bread, cooked…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  5. Cloughmor Stone, Rostrevor
    Your Guide Peter Rafferty from Walk the Mourne guiding a group in the Mourne Mountains.
    Cloughmor Stone, Rostrevor
    Your Guide Peter Rafferty from Walk the Mourne guiding a group in the Mourne Mountains.

    Rostrevor

    Address

    The Cloughmore Centre, 60 Shore Road, Rostrevor, Co Down, BT34 3DQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 79 7476 8831

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    Prepare to be marvelled by epic views of the Mourne Mountains and fascinating insights in the company of local adventurer and guide, Peter Rafferty, on a guided walk/hike through a visually stunning landscape.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Group enjoying the foraging experience with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Guide showing a basket of items she has foraged with A Taste of Castle Ward
    Group standing in a building enjoying the scenery with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Girl enjoying the view and taking a photograph with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Group listening to the guide and enjoying the foraging experience with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Group walking behind the guide and enjoying the foraging experience with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    A basket with foraged items and paper bags as part of the experience A Taste of Castle Ward
    Group and guide standing beside a tree enjoying the experience A Taste of Castle Ward
    Group enjoying the foraging experience with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Guide showing a basket of items she has foraged with A Taste of Castle Ward
    Group standing in a building enjoying the scenery with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Girl enjoying the view and taking a photograph with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Group listening to the guide and enjoying the foraging experience with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    Group walking behind the guide and enjoying the foraging experience with A Taste of Castle Ward in Strangford
    A basket with foraged items and paper bags as part of the experience A Taste of Castle Ward
    Group and guide standing beside a tree enjoying the experience A Taste of Castle Ward

    Strangford

    Address

    Castle Ward, Park Road, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4488 1204

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    If all nature is a larder, then the shelves at Castle Ward are especially well-stocked. Join expert forager Clare McQuillan on a walk through the National Trust's Castle Ward estate to explore its seasonal abundance of wild food. It’s a magical…

  7. Castlewellan

    Address

    Main Street, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9DQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 0714

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink Courses

    Get a taste of the outdoors, local history and the finest craft brews.

  8. Happy Hikers
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    Happy Hikers 3
    Meeting Point
    Adventure Awaits
    Happy Hikers
    Happy Hikers 2
    Happy Hikers 3
    Meeting Point
    Adventure Awaits

    Newry

    Address

    Slievenaman Road, The Mourne Mountains, Newry, County Down, BT34 5XL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 78 7390 4206

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

    Embark on a timeless journey to one of Ireland's most captivating viewpoints and immerse yourself in its enchanting tales. Unleash your sense of wonder as you are safely guided by our highly experienced local expert. Just a short 1.4-mile stroll…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Red Kite Blue Sky
    Red Kite Banking Mark
    Red Kite in Larch Tree
    Close Up Red Kite
    Red Kite Blue Sky
    Red Kite Banking Mark
    Red Kite in Larch Tree
    Close Up Red Kite

    Down

    Address

    Upper Square, Castlewellan, Down, County Down, BT31 9DB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77 6382 1925

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    Come with me on a meandering dander over ancient country lanes, stopping off at some stunning scenic spots, to hear the Story of the Red Kite, it's ecology, the successful re-introduction projects, while watching out for these magnificent raptors.…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  10. Castle Gateway
    Discovering
    Take a rest
    Electric Picnic at Tollymore Forest Park
    Castle Gateway
    Discovering
    Take a rest
    Electric Picnic at Tollymore Forest Park

    Central Promenade, Newcastle

    Address

    Bike Mourne, Newcastle Outlet, Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 0714

    Type

    Type:

    Mountain Bike Operators

    Experience the thrill of Electric Biking in the company of our friendly Guides amidst the magic of Tollymore Forest Park, located in the heart of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark. Explore a very special landscape, situated at the foot of the…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  11. Child looking out from behind tree
    Children in bush craft structure
    Constructing bush craft structure round tree
    Kettle boiling on outdoor fire
    Child
    Child looking out from behind tree
    Children in bush craft structure
    Constructing bush craft structure round tree
    Kettle boiling on outdoor fire
    Child

    Newry

    Address

    Longfield Road, Forkhill, Newry, County Down, BT35 9SE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 3088 8634

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    Nestled within the enchanting landscapes of the Ring of Gullion, join Wooly at Red Branch Bushcraft where he offers an immersive experience to reconnect with nature and develop essential survival skills.
    Experiences are designed for all skill levels

  12. Woman starts imprinting on her handmade wooden pendant
    Padraig Carragher welcomes a group to his Wood Turning experience
    Participant has a go crafting their own wood pendant
    Group set to work under the watchful eye of Padraig Carragher creating their own wooden pendants
    An up-close photo showing how the imprinting on to wooden pendants is done
    Chatting through the birth months written in Ogham
    Admiring the handmade wooden structure on the land at the Celtic Woodturning Experience
    Group listens to stories told by Padraig Carragher inside a handwoven wooden glamping structure
    Woman starts imprinting on her handmade wooden pendant
    Padraig Carragher welcomes a group to his Wood Turning experience
    Participant has a go crafting their own wood pendant
    Group set to work under the watchful eye of Padraig Carragher creating their own wooden pendants
    An up-close photo showing how the imprinting on to wooden pendants is done
    Chatting through the birth months written in Ogham
    Admiring the handmade wooden structure on the land at the Celtic Woodturning Experience
    Group listens to stories told by Padraig Carragher inside a handwoven wooden glamping structure

    Newry

    Address

    Tullymacreeve Road, Mullaghbawn, Newry, County Down, BT35 9RE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 283 088 9104

    Price

    Price £80.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Expert woodturner and storyteller Padraig Carragher is ready to welcome you to his private woodland forest for an exciting and memorable experience teaching you the ways of an ancient Irish craft.

    Price

    Price £80.00 Activity
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    Dundrum

    Address

    10 Main Street, Dundrum, County Down, BT33 0LU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4375 1377

    Type

    Type:

    Restaurant

    Our aim is to provide locally sourced seafood at an affordable price. All our produce is sourced from local ports and delivered daily to ensure freshness and quality.

  14. subscription box
    Shane and Dorothy
    Hot chocolate
    solar panels
    mourne mountain bar
    baby chocolate
    shane and johnnie
    Irish Collection
    kids
    grinder and nibs
    subscription box
    Shane and Dorothy
    Hot chocolate
    solar panels
    mourne mountain bar
    baby chocolate
    shane and johnnie
    Irish Collection
    kids
    grinder and nibs

    Kilkeel

    Address

    19 Ballymaderfy Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4SW

    Telephone

    +44(0)79 7986 7437

    Type

    Type:

    Food Tour


    Northern Ireland's first bean to bar craft chocolate makers and the oldest in Ireland. NearyNógs chocolate is small batch crafted on the Mourne Coast. Our family friendly chocolate factory has breath taking views of the Irish Sea, Carlingford…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  15. Searching for Gold
    Gold digging
    Lunulae
    Searching for Gold
    Gold digging
    Lunulae

    Newry

    Address

    Leitrim Lodge Car Park, Sandbank Road, Newry, Co Down, BT34 5XX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 4348

    Type

    Type:

    Experience Days

    One piece of scientific research in 2009 came to the conclusion that, "It is a great satisfaction to be able to suggest, with solid evidence, that the Irish early Bronze Age ornaments were not only made of Irish gold but probably of gold from Co…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. A pictures of a homemade fifteen from Mourne Food Adventures.  The fifteen is made using local whin (which is yellow in colour), sourced from the Mour

    Warrenpoint

    Address

    7 Cloneden, Warrenpoint, County Down, BT34 3FT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77 6633 2299

    Type

    Type:

    Cookery School

    Experience the rich culinary heritage of the Mournes with Mourne Food Adventures, where traditional home baking meets local flavours. Led by experienced chef Eithne Kinsella, who brings over 30 years of culinary expertise and demonstrating, these…

  17. Bushman Rob making fire.
    Bushman Rob
    Bushman Rob making fire.
    Couple enjoying a foraging event
    Bushman Rob making fire.
    Bushman Rob
    Bushman Rob making fire.
    Couple enjoying a foraging event

    Downpatrick

    Address

    26 Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4410 3104

    Price

    Price £80.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    On your foraging walk through the woods with our resident expert Bushman Rob, you will be safely guided through identifying and collecting seasonal wild edibles of greens, herbs, vegetables, fungi and berries. With Rob's expert eye you will explore,…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Sept 2025

    Price

    Price £80.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  18. Image of group of girls holding paintings of flowers, painted in a class.
    Children at painting class at Studio 23
    Lady showing demonstration to kids at painting class
    logo of Studio 23
    Image of group of girls holding paintings of flowers, painted in a class.
    Children at painting class at Studio 23
    Lady showing demonstration to kids at painting class
    logo of Studio 23

    Newry

    Address

    26 Upper Water Street, Newry, BT34 1DJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9002 8960

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Workshops and Courses

    Art Studio 23, based in the heart of Newry City, is an art hub for all ages and abilities.

  19. Setting Sail
    Viking Ship
    View from the sea
    View
    Setting Sail
    Viking Ship
    View from the sea
    View

    Down

    Address

    9-11 Bath Street, Ardglass, Down, County Down, BT30 7SE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 78 3544 1933

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    Embark on an enchanting voyage as you set sail on a longship tour of Ardglass. With each stroke of the oars, your journey transports you back in time. Revealing glimpses of the past, you will unlock the story of the village with six castles from a…

  20. A tray full of cocao beans on display at NearyNogs
    As part of the experience at NearyNogs Shane will talk you through the methods used to produce their chocolate
    As part of the Master Craft Experience you can feel and smell the cocao beans
    Group has fun testing the equipment used to create the chocolate at NearyNogs
    Chocolate is produced on site at NearyNogs
    Dorothy talks through the ethical production methods used by NearyNogs as part of their Master Craft Experience
    A chocolate tasting sheet as part of the NearyNogs Chocolate Master Craft Experience
    Group learn about the different types of chocolate produced ethically at NearyNogs
    A tray full of cocao beans on display at NearyNogs
    As part of the experience at NearyNogs Shane will talk you through the methods used to produce their chocolate
    As part of the Master Craft Experience you can feel and smell the cocao beans
    Group has fun testing the equipment used to create the chocolate at NearyNogs
    Chocolate is produced on site at NearyNogs
    Dorothy talks through the ethical production methods used by NearyNogs as part of their Master Craft Experience
    A chocolate tasting sheet as part of the NearyNogs Chocolate Master Craft Experience
    Group learn about the different types of chocolate produced ethically at NearyNogs

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 16 reviews16 reviews

    Kilkeel

    Address

    Ballymaderfy Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7979 867 437

    Type

    Type:

    Food Education & Experiences

    NearyNogs is a small family-run business that produces some of Northern Ireland’s finest, most irresistible chocolate, and they’re ready to welcome you in and show you how it’s made.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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