Explore Strangford Lough - An Area of Ards and North Down

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Strangford Lough - Family Time, 3 Day Itinerary

When it comes to eating, drinking, travelling and experiencing, here, in Ards and North Down, we embrace a slower pace. Away from the crowds, carve your path back to nature and create your family's staycation stories in this unique part of the world.
Strangford Lough - Follow the Tide, 3 Day Itinerary

Engage your senses, emotions and feelings the natural way - follow the tide around Strangford Lough in Ards and North Down. Try new things. Visit new places. This three day itinerary will help you squeeze as much as possible into your short break.
Strangford Lough - Treasure Time around Strangford Lough, 2 Day Itinerary

Salute the end of summer with a short break to the stunning shores of Strangford Lough in Ards and North Down. Embrace a different pace as you slow down and enjoy sensing every new flavour, every new step into this unusual, unique part of the world.

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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

With over 100 miles of coastline, many Areas of Special Scientific Interest and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty we want to protect this special place and the impact we have on our natural surroundings.
Ulster-Scots: Strangford Lough Coastal Drive

Explore Strangford Lough and discover the history and influence of Ulster-Scots in the area.
Portaferry Heritage Trail

Welcome to the Free Portaferry Heritage Trail. Portaferry’s rich heritage is bound to the sea, and it is the home of one of the oldest continuous ferry crossings in the world., the full trail covers two miles and has 20 stops, around the historic town of Portaferry with accompanying 6 audio stop, or why not enjoy the smaller trail, which includes the 6 audio stops and a Kid’s Explorer Pack with fun facts and challenges to complete along the way.
Strangford Lough Ferry

***Temporary Suspension of Normal Ferry Service **** Essential health and safety work will be carried out at slipways in Portaferry and Strangford, 14 October 2024 and last for 5 weeks. Alternative arrangements intended for passengers include a passenger only ferry operating a reduced timetable.