Slieve Gullion Forest Park has woodland trails worth an afternoon, and the summit is a free stargazing spot on clear nights.
Beyond the mountain, you'll find free castle ruins at Moyry, a folk museum in Mullaghbawn, and Tí Chulainn Cultural Centre for local arts. Nearby Newry adds soft play, bowling, and more for rainy days. With 48 places within reach, there's a solid day out for every mood.
The best days out near Forkhill
Greenvale Equestrian Centre
Tí Chulainn Cultural Centre
Slieve Gullion Summit Stargazing
Slieve Gullion Forest Park
Mullaghbawn Folk Museum
The Giant's Lair / Fionn's Giant Adventure
Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark & Fionn's Giant Adventure
Moyry Castle
The Farm Store at Killeavy Castle Estate
Ballykeel Dolmen
The Spa at Killeavy Castle Estate
Watchtower Adventures
Clarkhill Farm
Killevy Old Churches
Ashfield Golf Course
Camlough Lake
Rascals Softplay Centre Newry
Olympia Restaurant & Bowling Centre
Two Stacks Whiskey
Cherry Cottage Nurseries & Garden Centre
Narrow Water Castle Riverside Walk
Formula Karting Newry
Narrow Water Equestrian Centre
The Quays Shopping Centre
Omniplex Cinema Newry
Great Northern Railway Trail
Newry & Mourne Sub Aqua Club
Buttercrane Shopping Centre
Newry City Park
Newry & Mourne Museum
Cloverhill Golf Club
The Railway Bar
Aqua Wellness Spa at Canal Court Hotel
Derrymore House
Matt D'Arcy & Co Brewery & Distillery
The Imaginarium
Newry Leisure Centre Wellness Suite
Newry Leisure Centre
Mourne Dew Distillery
Mourne Mountains Brewery
Warrenpoint Promenade & Foreshore
Warrenpoint Harbour
Craigmore Viaduct
Warrenpoint Municipal Park
Kellys Golf Centre
Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm
The Hidden Garden Sauna
Tiddly Town
What's on near Forkhill
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Days out in Forkhill — your questions
What are the best days out in Forkhill?
Slieve Gullion Forest Park is the standout for outdoor days — woodland trails and access to the mountain make it hard to beat. The Giant's Lair / Fionn's Giant Adventure turns local mythology into a walkable trail. Tí Chulainn Cultural Centre brings arts and performance to South Armagh, and Greenvale Equestrian Centre offers horse riding for all ages.
What free things are there to do in Forkhill?
Several top spots cost nothing. Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark & Fionn's Giant Adventure is free and brilliant for kids. Moyry Castle and Killevy Old Churches are both free to visit. Slieve Gullion Summit Stargazing costs nothing on a clear night, and Cherry Cottage Nurseries & Garden Centre is always free to browse.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Forkhill?
Rascals Softplay Centre Newry is a good call for young children on a wet day. Olympia Restaurant & Bowling Centre combines dining with a few games of bowling. Mullaghbawn Folk Museum is small enough to do in an hour and easy with little ones in tow. All are a short drive from Forkhill.
What's good for young children near Forkhill?
Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark & Fionn's Giant Adventure is free and themed around the giant legends of Slieve Gullion. Rascals Softplay Centre Newry is a great indoor option for toddlers. Greenvale Equestrian Centre has horse riding for children, and the woodland trails at Slieve Gullion Forest Park work well for older kids.