The Northern Ireland Seafood Trails

The Northern Ireland Seafood Trails will take you to some of the country’s busiest ports and teach you all about its vibrant fishing industry. With over 30 fishing ports and around 300 commercial fishing vessels, small and large. Fishing here is renowned!

There are 15 adventures to choose from along the coast, 3 of which are right here in Ards and North Down showcasing 5 of our harbours.

Perfect for seafood lovers, this seafood adventure will not only teach you so much about our fishing and maritime heritage, you will explore stunning scenery along the way, and get to indulge in some mouthwatering bites too.

The Ards and North Down Seafood Trails

A harbour hopping seafood adventure around the coast of Northern Ireland suitable for all the family!

Featuring a few renowned spots in Ards and North Down, including Bangor, Groomsport, Donaghadee, Portaferry and, of course, Portavogie, famous for its prawns and herrings, which have given rise to a fish processing industry as well as boat building. You will discover ancient fishing harbours, and explore bustling ports, all whilst taking in the stunning scenery of our coastline. Meet the friendly faces of the fishing industry and taste delicious locally caught seafood and learn about Northern Ireland's locally seafood species.

There are a number of individual trails you can explore throughout the province, however these are the one's you can explore whilst in Ards and North Down...

Bangor and Groomsport

Portaferry and Strangford

Portavogie and Donaghadee
 

For more detailed information on the various trails, as well as seafood recipes to try at home, see niseafoodtrails.co.uk.