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  1. Giant Adventures
    Join us for Giant Adventures and Giant Events taking place across Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion this year.
  2. Experience Activity & Adventure
    Unleash your adventurous spirit in the Mourne Gullion Strangford region, where every corner invites exploration. Whether you're craving heart-pounding action or peaceful moments in nature, this breathtaking region promises unforgettable experience at every turn.
  3. 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.
  4. What's On April
    April in Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion is packed with diverse events celebrating nature, culture, and adventure. Visitors can enjoy outdoor events such has guided walks, hands-on activities like making flower arranging and pottery.

This Week

leaf printing
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

23rd April 2025

Butterfly printing with a range of leaves from Castlewellan Forest Park.

A monotype print by Sara Brown of ladies swimming. It can be seen in the forthcoming exhibition "Connections" at Down Arts Centre from 10 April - 3 Ma
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

During Down Arts Centre opening hours

10th April 2025-3rd May 2025

This 'Connections' exhibition is the latest in the cross-border series of contemporary art…

Family exploring restored Gaol cells at Down County Museum
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

21st April 2025-22nd April 2025

Easter Weekend at Down County Museum

The Easter Eggspress
LocationMarket Street, Downpatrick

Openings

at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00.

20th April 2025

at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00.

21st April 2025

Visit the Easter Bunny on board the Easter Eggspress

Toddler Easter event at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

23rd April 2025

Join us for an egg-citing Toddler Sense Easter Party this April!

Easter Sunday
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

20th April 2025

Book your table now!

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Easter at Killeavy Castle Estate, wildflowers and Castle in background
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

20th April 2025

Embark on an epic adventure at Killeavy Castle Estate this Easter.

Tory Bush
LocationKilcoo, Newry

Openings

Season

22nd April 2025

A time to connect with each other and the Earth to Celebrate Earth Day

bird seeds
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

24th April 2025

Come make apple bird feeders to take home!

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Two Trust Volunteers with locally grown produce
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

19th April 2025-21st April 2025

Hop over to Castle Ward this Easter weekend for a vibrant market filled with local crafts, tasty…

opening of art gallery
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

18th April 2025-4th May 2025

Unit T Creative Space is a temporary Art Gallery showcasing local artists work and providing a…

Baby Easter event at Rowallane Garden
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

24th April 2025

Celebrate Easter with your little one in a beautiful, gentle, and immersive sensory experience.…

Image of young girl playing bat and ball in Montalto Estate, with Easter animated graphics
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

21st April 2025

Join us for an Easter Monday Extravaganza at Montalto Estate!

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

5, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 April 2025

5th April 2025-26th April 2025

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

shortcross irish whiskey distillery
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

25th April 2025-26th April 2025

Join us and taste County Down's first distilled whiskey in over 100 years.

Family enjoying easter trail at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

14th April 2025-27th April 2025

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.

Wild River Dipping Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Every Saturday Morning

15th February 2025-25th April 2026

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

photo of flyer to promote the watercolour workshop
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

22nd April 2025

We are delighted to welcome award winning artist Rosalind Murphy to deliver a 2 hour masterclass on…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Distillery
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

25th April 2025-26th April 2025

Shortcross Gin Tasting Tour Experience

Easter Egg Hunt at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintifeld

Openings

Season

14th April 2025-27th April 2025

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.

Next Week

leaf printing
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

23rd April 2025

Butterfly printing with a range of leaves from Castlewellan Forest Park.

A monotype print by Sara Brown of ladies swimming. It can be seen in the forthcoming exhibition "Connections" at Down Arts Centre from 10 April - 3 Ma
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

During Down Arts Centre opening hours

10th April 2025-3rd May 2025

This 'Connections' exhibition is the latest in the cross-border series of contemporary art…

Family exploring restored Gaol cells at Down County Museum
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

21st April 2025-22nd April 2025

Easter Weekend at Down County Museum

The Easter Eggspress
LocationMarket Street, Downpatrick

Openings

at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00.

21st April 2025

Visit the Easter Bunny on board the Easter Eggspress

Toddler Easter event at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

23rd April 2025

Join us for an egg-citing Toddler Sense Easter Party this April!

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Tory Bush
LocationKilcoo, Newry

Openings

Season

22nd April 2025

A time to connect with each other and the Earth to Celebrate Earth Day

bird seeds
LocationCastlewellan

Openings

Season

24th April 2025

Come make apple bird feeders to take home!

Examples of Cookies
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

9th September 2024-26th June 2025

Paint Your Own Cookies

Two Trust Volunteers with locally grown produce
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

19th April 2025-21st April 2025

Hop over to Castle Ward this Easter weekend for a vibrant market filled with local crafts, tasty…

opening of art gallery
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

18th April 2025-4th May 2025

Unit T Creative Space is a temporary Art Gallery showcasing local artists work and providing a…

Baby Easter event at Rowallane Garden
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

24th April 2025

Celebrate Easter with your little one in a beautiful, gentle, and immersive sensory experience.…

Image of young girl playing bat and ball in Montalto Estate, with Easter animated graphics
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

21st April 2025

Join us for an Easter Monday Extravaganza at Montalto Estate!

3 Generations Enjoying a Field Walk
LocationKilkeel

Openings

5, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 April 2025

5th April 2025-26th April 2025

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

shortcross irish whiskey distillery
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

25th April 2025-26th April 2025

Join us and taste County Down's first distilled whiskey in over 100 years.

Family enjoying easter trail at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

14th April 2025-27th April 2025

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.

Wild River Dipping Hiking
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Every Saturday Morning

15th February 2025-25th April 2026

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

photo of flyer to promote the watercolour workshop
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

22nd April 2025

We are delighted to welcome award winning artist Rosalind Murphy to deliver a 2 hour masterclass on…

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon tea

Poster for Group Tours of Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

13th February 2025-30th April 2026

Group Tours of The Cardinal O'Fiaich Heritage Centre For a perfect day out book your guided group…

Distillery
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

25th April 2025-26th April 2025

Shortcross Gin Tasting Tour Experience

Easter Egg Hunt at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintifeld

Openings

Season

14th April 2025-27th April 2025

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.

Bank Holiday BBQ at Killeavy Castle Estate. View over Estate
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

21st April 2025

Come together with family and friends for a bank holiday BBQ in Gullion at Killeavy.

Family enjoying easter market at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

20th April 2025-21st April 2025

Join us on 20 & 21 April for an Easter weekend filled with creativity, craftsmanship, and the…

Next Month

Downpatrick Racecourse Fixtures
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Evening Meeting

9th May 2025

Evening Meeting

23rd May 2025

Enjoy a fun day out with family and friends at Downpatrick Racecourse with our upcoming fixtures…

Banyan
LocationMain Street, Newcastle

Openings

Season

4th May 2025

Trip Trap Trip Trap Trip Trap…Three hungry Billy Goats, Two eyes as Big as saucers, One rickety-…

Couple taking a selfie (at Newry Town Hall) enjoying themselves on The Story of Newry Walking Tour.
LocationNewry

Openings

Every Wednesday & Saturday (3 May - 29 Sept 25)

3rd May 2025-27th September 2025

Join local storyteller and tour guide Sinead Rice McAleavey for an engaging and imaginative walking…

Newcastle Food and Drink Tour - Cocktails on bar counter
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

24th May 2025

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

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  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
    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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