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** Please note, this event took place in 2024. These are some of the activities that took place. Keep an eye on this page for exciting details of the 2025 event **
Join us for brand new Shorelife Celebration events in WWT Castle Espie and National Trust Mount Stewart on Saturday 5 of October 2024 from 10am - 5pm.
Enjoy FREE ENTRY for all (both members and non-members) to explore both stunning locations.
Lots of extra entertainment, kids’ crafts, and activities for families and nature lovers alike!
PLUS Live music and local food and drink available throughout the day.
Getting there is easy with free event buses.
Shorelife Celebration is brought to you by Ards and North Down Borough Council in partnership with WWT Castle Espie and National Trust - Mount Stewart
Make a break of it
Stay a while and take a break on our shores. Relax in the beauty of this place, offering everything from 5 star luxury to cosy guest houses or unique self-catering options, maybe camping and caravanning is more your thing, let us help you plan your perfect getaway.
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Plan Your Trip to the Shorelife Celebration
The Shorelife Celebration takes place mainly outdoors and with Northern’s Ireland changeable weather please come prepared, raincoats and wellies advised. To make your day out as enjoyable as possible, please use this section to plan your trip.
Free Pre-bookable Event Shuttle Bus
**Please note booking close at 3.30pm on Friday 4 October.**
Dundonald Park and Ride – Newtownards Bus Centre – Mount Stewart and Castle Espie. This service will run on a rotational service all day.
This is a hop on hop off bus for customers to enjoy both Mount Stewart and Castle Espie and the host of activities in both locations.
Book your bus ticket(s) now
Parking
Please note that parking at both sites is limited, and we strongly recommend using public transport to attend the event - public buses (For more information on bus routes and timetables please check the Translink website) or via the free pre-bookable event buses.
Sustainability
We encourage visitors to travel via public transport and buses provided. Please bring reusable bags to pick up goodies at the event. Read more about Sustainability.
Please note:
• Shorelife Celebration at Mount Stewart and WWT Castle Espie are free to attend events, however charges apply to some event activities and purchases at the event.
• Some activity will be ticketed and must be pre-booked in advance. Ts and Cs apply to ticketed activity.
• Online booking fees apply where relevant. None when booking in person or by phone via our Visitor Information Centres.
• Event details are subject to change.
• Further detail to follow - Keep checking the website, follow our facebook page or sign up to our ezine for updates.
• This event is being photographed/filmed. Images may be used in Ards and North Down Borough Council promotional material. If you do not want your image to be used, please inform our event staff.
• This event is a no drone zone. Only official event drones authorised by the event organisers are permitted.
• For more information on safe alcohol consumption, visit the Drink Aware website.
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Celebrate the shore with us at....
Join us for brand new Shorelife Celebration events in Castle Espie and Mount Stewart on Saturday 5 of October. Enjoy FREE ENTRY to explore both stunning locations. Lots of extra entertainment, kids’ crafts, and activities for families and nature lovers alike!- Join us for brand new Shorelife Celebration events in Castle Espie and Mount Stewart on Saturday 5 of October. Enjoy FREE ENTRY to explore both stunning locations. Lots of extra entertainment, kids’ crafts, and activities for families and nature lovers alike!
- Plan your trip to the Shorelife Celebration events in Castle Espie and Mount Stewart, in Ards and North Down, Co. Down on Saturday 5 of October.
Stay a while...
- Ours is a place to escape to, slow down and feed your spirit Ards and North Down is defined by lush fertile fields and sweeping loughs, even the furthest reaches are within an hour of Belfast. Savour our award-winning local food and drink, be inspired by creative makers, artists and musicians and immerse yourself in our rich heritage.
- Relax in the beauty of this place with accommodation ranging from distinctive self-catering options, cosy guest houses, glamping and caravanning/camping and a range of three, four and five-star hotel and spa facilities.
- Enjoy fresh produce from our tides and our turf, used to create delicious meals sure to tantalise your tastebuds, showcased by our local chefs.
Ours is a promise of adventure, from the nooks in the woods to award-winning beaches and country parks, we’re home to some of Northern Ireland’s top attractions. Plan your visit and make unforgettable memories with family and friends.- The need to be green and sustainable to protect the planet is increasing, across in our personal lives and for businesses. Tourism is no exception with many of our attractions, activity and accommodation providers taking steps to protect the environment and be more sustainable.
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