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  1. Footsteps in the Forest
    - FULLY BOOKED - Immerse yourself in the spirit of Samhain at the Footsteps in the Forest festival, taking place in the enchanting Slieve Gullion Forest Park. This year, the festival extends its run from Monday 21 October to Tuesday 29 October, offering a truly magical celebration.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Clifftop walk near Ardglass
LocationArdglass, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

26th October 2024

Hallowe'en walk with myths and legends

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Cranfield Alpacas Autumn
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

23rd October 2024

Season

25th October 2024

Season

26th October 2024

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

Halloween at Montalto Estate
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

12th October 2024-28th October 2024

This Halloween, Montalto Estate has been overtaken by dark forces, transforming the landscape with…

Newcastle Food and Drink Tour - The Hatch
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

26th October 2024

Join local tour guide, Mairead Sweeney for this three hour Food & Drink Tour of Newcastle, County…

Martin McParland 'Preoccupations of a Rambling Man'
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd October 2024-1st November 2024

Over a period of 15 years, I have afforded myself the time to travel on foot and by bycicle. On…

Pumpkin Succulent Planters
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

26th October 2024

Pumpkin Succulent Planters

Graphic of Halloween Event schedule
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

26th October 2024

Halloween at the Saint Patrick Centre

Boy running on Halloween Trail with Family
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-3rd November 2024

Are you ready to step into a world of magic, mystery, and adventure?

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

26th October 2024

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

Halloween Arts and Crafts at Newry and Mourne Museum
LocationCastle Street, Newry

Openings

Family Halloween Arts and Crafts

26th October 2024

Family Halloween Arts and Crafts

26th October 2024

Arts and crafts for families this Halloween at Newy and Mourne Museum

Girl dressed as witch with family, laughing at mobile phone.
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-27th October 2024

Visit the Bewitching Bazaar Craft Market at Castle Ward. Explore gothic décor, magical candles, and…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Tour guide hosting a walking tour through Downpatrick
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

26th October 2024

Discover the rich history of Downpatrick and join us for a two hour walking tour of one of the…

Pumpkins for Halloween Bazaar at Montalto
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

26th October 2024

Immerse yourself in a realm of magic at the Halloween Bazaar at Montalto on Saturday 26th October,…

Kids enjoying Rowallane Garden Halloween trail
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

19th October 2024-3rd November 2024

Strange creatures have taken over Rowallane Garden—dare you walk the haunted trails this Halloween…

Afternoon Tea selection
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

21st August 2024-28th December 2024

Treat yourself to an Afternoon Tea at The Café at Montalto.

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…

Warrenpoint Artisan Market
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

26th October 2024

Warrenpoint Artisan Market showcases local food producers and crafters work.

Callings
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

26th October 2024

'Callings' follows five queer people who found sanctuary and community on the other end of the…

Taproom & Pizzeria at Whitewater Brewery, Castlewellan
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

27th January 2024-21st December 2024

Enjoy a selection of Whitewaters award winning beer along with its own Sourdough pizzas at the…

Footsteps in the Forest is Fully Booked
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

21st October 2024-29th October 2024

Footsteps in the Forest, a magical Halloween experience in Slieve Gullion Forest Park from Monday…

The Phantom Flyer at Downpatrick and County Down Railway
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-27th October 2024

Dare you board the Phantom Flyer? All aboard for a spooky experience at Downpatrick & County Down…

Pumpkin Patch Poster 2024
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

26th October 2024

Season

27th October 2024

Season

28th October 2024

Pumpkin Patch

Next Week

Murder Mystery Night at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

1st November 2024

Join us on Friday 1 November, to uncover the truth in this Murder Mystery Night set within Killeavy…

Silver Bracelet
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

2nd November 2024

Silver Linked Bracelet Workshop at Down County Museum. Spend a day of fun and make a pair of silver…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

Cranfield Alpacas Autumn
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

2nd November 2024

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

Martin McParland 'Preoccupations of a Rambling Man'
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

3rd October 2024-1st November 2024

Over a period of 15 years, I have afforded myself the time to travel on foot and by bycicle. On…

Spooktacular Halloween poster
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

30th October 2024

Spooktacular Halloween

Graphic of Halloween Event schedule
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

31st October 2024

Halloween at the Saint Patrick Centre

Boy running on Halloween Trail with Family
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-3rd November 2024

Are you ready to step into a world of magic, mystery, and adventure?

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 November 2024

2nd November 2024-30th November 2024

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

A5 Flyer
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

31st October 2024

Community family event full of spooky activities, fancy dress essential with great prizes from 5pm…

Poster promoting Halloween in Newry City 2024 on Thursday 31 October 2024.
LocationNewry

Openings

Newry Variety Market

31st October 2024

Marcus Square

31st October 2024

Halloween Storytelling for Families | Newry & Mourne Museum

31st October 2024

Get ready for a thrilling Halloween adventure on Thursday 31 October 2024, as Newry City gears up…

Halloween Arts and Crafts at Newry and Mourne Museum
LocationCastle Street, Newry

Openings

Halloween Storytelling for Families

31st October 2024

Arts and crafts for families this Halloween at Newy and Mourne Museum

Group at Saint Patrick's Grave
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

1st November 2024

Dark and stormy tales from Downpatrick's favourite haunts

Children enjoying Mourne Stars Halloween Drama
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

31st October 2024

Celebrate Halloween in style with a fancy dress, Halloween themed, Drama Workshop! Drama Games,…

Whale Searamic
LocationKilkeel

Openings

Season

1st November 2024

Sip and Searamic (Ceramics Night.)

Bagenals Castle
LocationCastle Street, Newry

Openings

Halloween Storytelling for Families

31st October 2024

On Thursday 31 October, join renowned storyteller Janice Witherspoon in Newry and Mourne Museum as…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Murder Mystery Night  at Killeavy Castle Estate
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

1st November 2024

Enjoy an evening of fine dining with a mysterious twist...

Kids enjoying Rowallane Garden Halloween trail
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

19th October 2024-3rd November 2024

Strange creatures have taken over Rowallane Garden—dare you walk the haunted trails this Halloween…

Afternoon Tea selection
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

21st August 2024-28th December 2024

Treat yourself to an Afternoon Tea at The Café at Montalto.

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…

Forest bathing
LocationBessbrook

Openings

Season

3rd November 2024

Derrymore forest is a sensory haven to deepen your connection with nature. 15% of your ticket sale…

Taproom & Pizzeria at Whitewater Brewery, Castlewellan
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

27th January 2024-21st December 2024

Enjoy a selection of Whitewaters award winning beer along with its own Sourdough pizzas at the…

Footsteps in the Forest is Fully Booked
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

21st October 2024-29th October 2024

Footsteps in the Forest, a magical Halloween experience in Slieve Gullion Forest Park from Monday…

Next Month

Hand Embroidery
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Hand Embroidery

Murder Mystery Night at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

1st November 2024

Join us on Friday 1 November, to uncover the truth in this Murder Mystery Night set within Killeavy…

Silver Bracelet
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

2nd November 2024

Silver Linked Bracelet Workshop at Down County Museum. Spend a day of fun and make a pair of silver…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

7th April 2024-31st December 2027

Slow Roast Sunday

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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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