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Footsteps in the Forest

Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW
Footsteps in the Forest is Fully Booked

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As the crisp autumn air settles in, the Footsteps in the Forest festival at Slieve Gullion Forest Park offers a perfect Halloween adventure. This extended festival celebrates the ancient festival of Samhain with eerie entertainment, tantalising treats, and immersive storytelling.

Immerse yourself in the spirit of Samhain at the Footsteps in the Forest festival from Monday 21 October to Tuesday 29 October, offering a truly magical celebration.

~ FULLY BOOKED ~ Family tickets went live on Monday 7 October at 11am. Each family ticket admits one car, not one person (max tickets per booking is 2).

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Accessibility

  • Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities - 15 disabled parking spaces are available. Blue Badge holders only
  • Guide dogs permitted - No other dogs are permitted
  • Toilets for disabled visitors - Toilet provision at the start and end of the trail. Accessible toilets are available.

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities - Avilable at Slieve Gullion Forest Park (main building)

Event Facilities

  • Booking Required - Family tickets go live on Monday 7 October at 11am, available through www.visitmournemountains.co.uk. Each family ticket will admit one car, not one person (max tickets per booking is 2).

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Children playing around a giant book in Slieve Gullion Forest ParkSlieve Gullion Forest Park, Adventure Playpark and Fionn's Giant Adventure, KilleavySlieve Gullion is Ireland's Mountain of Mystery. The Forest Park offers walking trails, a scenic drive, an Adventure Playpark, Fionn's Giant Adventure children's story trail and Courtyard with coffee shop.

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Public Transport Directions

What is the closest bus or train station to Footsteps in the Forest?

The closest bus station is in Newry, which has direct routes from the Europa Bus Station in Belfast, making travelling to the festival all that easier.

If you’re travelling from Dublin it couldn’t be easier too with regular train and bus routes operating daily to Newry city and then take a connection to Slieve Gullion Forest Park.

For more information on Translink timetables and fares please visit www.translink.co.uk or call the Contact Centre on (028) 90 66 66 30.

For more information on getting around, click HERE.  

I’m travelling by car, where can I park?

For more information, download our handy map HERE.

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