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Saturday 4 October | 10am - 5pm
WWT Castle Espie, Comber
FREE admission for all
Part of the Shorelife Celebration
Join us at WWT Castle Espie on Saturday 4 October, for a vibrant celebration of all that is wonderful about our shore. This free-entry event promises a day filled with fun activities, engaging talks and tours, live music, and delicious local food and drink (available at the Kingfisher Café).
Admission is free for all, members and non-members. No booking necessary.
Explore the natural beauty of our shoreline while enjoying a variety of activities designed for all ages.
Please note: There are bookable activities too— so if something catches your eye, be sure to secure your ticket - details coming soon!
Let’s celebrate the beauty and rich biodiversity of our stunning coastline.
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.
Find out more and Plan Your Trip to Ards and North Down.
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 WWT Castle Espie is a free to attend event, 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.
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Visitors can enjoy these free, non-bookable activities throughout the day at WWT Castle Espie as part of Shorelife Celebration, 4 October.- To make your day at the Shorelife Celebration as enjoyable as possible, please use this page as a guide to WWT Castle Espie Facilities and Accessibility Information.
- Plan your trip to the Shorelife Celebration events in WWT Castle Espie Saturday 4 of October.
More about our event partners and Sustainable Tourism in our place...
Mount Stewart is a stunning estate in the beautiful scenic area of Strangford Lough. The Formal Gardens are ranked as one of the top ten in the world and the within the house there are collections of national and international significance.- WWT Castle Espie is an extraordinary day out for the whole family. Escape the everyday, reconnect with nature, and experience the wonder of wetlands on the picturesque shores of Strangford Lough. Visit Castle Espie all year round and discover new trails, activities and wildlife highlights every time!
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- 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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