Local pupils are being invited to get creative this festive season with the launch of NI Water’s Silent Valley colouring competition.
Running from Monday 1st to Sunday 14th December 2025, the annual contest invites primary school children to showcase their artistic flair by colouring in scenes inspired by the magic of Christmas and the natural beauty of Silent Valley. The NI Water judging panel will go on to select the standout entries that demonstrate imagination and enthusiasm, and the winners will each receive a complimentary NI Water annual family pass to Silent Valley.
Set amid the breath-taking Mourne Mountains, Silent Valley is renowned for its tranquil atmosphere, rich wildlife, and scenic walking trails. It offers an ideal place of solitude during the busy festive season with a variety of amenities, including picnic areas, a visitor centre, and interactive educational displays, making it a favourite destination for families and school groups alike.
Anna Killen, NI Water Education Officer, said: “Our Silent Valley Christmas colouring competition is always very popular and we’re very much looking forward to receiving lots of creative entries from talented local budding artists. The aim of the competition is to inspire children to learn and celebrate how vital safe, clean, drinking water is for prosperity and health, all year round.
“Silent Valley is a stunning site open for visitors to explore and enjoy all year round, while also operating as a key strategic reservoir providing drinking water for a large part of County Down and the Greater Belfast area. We have no doubt it will offer great inspiration to the next generation to creatively show the value the of our most precious of assets: water.”
To download a copy of the NI Water Silent Valley colouring competition go to https://www.niwater.com/media/g5gf4i0z/silent-valley-colouring-competition.png
Further information about Silent Valley Mountain Park is also available online via www.niwater.com/education-and-the-community/silent-valley
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