The Shorelife Celebration takes place mainly outdoors and with Northern’s Ireland changeable weather please come prepared, raincoats and wellies advised.
Getting to WWT Castle Espie
Where is the event located?
78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, Co. Down, BT23 6EA
Free Non-bookable Event Shuttle Bus
Free special event buses will run during the event.
Mount Stewart has limited parking and it will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
To take the hassle out of your journey, we encourage you to use the free shuttle buses servicing (no booking required):
* Dundonald - Comber - WWT Castle Espie
* Newtownards - Comber - WWT Castle Espie
* Dundonald - Newtownards - Mount Stewart
View timetables >> here
Only guide and other assistance dogs are welcome on buses.
For more information on accessibility on the buses, go to www.translink.co.uk
Bus timetable is subject to change up to and on the day.
Parking
Plan to travel by car? | Allow plenty of time for your journey. If you are travelling by car, follow directional road signs to Comber and WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre. Please note that parking at both sites is limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis, and we strongly recommend using public transport to attend the event - public buses or via the free event buses.
An overflow car park will be available at 2nd Presbyterian Church located at 5 Killinchy Street, Comber, BT23 5AP.
As you travel to and from the event, or when parking nearby, please be considerate of local residents and help us keep the area welcoming for everyone.
Sat Nav details
Latitude: 54.5494 Longitude: -5.7438
Driving distances (approx, depending on route):
Belfast - Comber | 30 minutes
Bangor - Comber | 20 - 25 minutes
Newtownards - Comber | 10 minutes
Portaferry - Comber | 1 hour 10 minutes (via Strangford Lough), or 40 minutes (via the east coast of the Lough)
Public Transport
For more information on bus routes and timetables please check the Translink website.
Stay a while
Find out more about Comber and stay a while - Why not make a break of it? 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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For further information, please contact:
Ards Visitor Information Centre Tel: 028 9182 6846 or Email: ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Bangor Visitor Information Centre Tel: 028 91 270069 or Email: bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
