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Celebrate the shore with us at....
  1. Shorelife Celebration at Mount Stewart
    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!
  2. Shorelife Celebration at WWT Castle Espie
    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!
  3. Shorelife Celebration - Plan your Trip
    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.
  4. Island Hill
    Part of Shorelife Celebration. Join Kerry Mackie for a short walk across the causeway to Rough Island on Strangford Lough to enjoy the Brent Geese feeding along the shoreline following their recent arrival after their long migration.
    1. 5 Oct 2024
  5. Brent Goose
    Part of Shorelife Celebration. Dot Blakely will lead this guided walk, talking about the beautiful Brent Geese that migrate every year to the shore of Strangford Lough.
    1. 5 Oct 2024
  6. image of bird perched on the end of a bark
    Join brilliant volunteer photographer, Lesley Barker, for a nature photography workshop and tour of Castle Espie. Discover top tips and the hot spots to capture the best wildlife and nature photos when you visit.
    1. 5 Oct 2024
  7. A birds eye view of Greyabbey from the Lough side
    Join the National Trust Strangford Lough and Ards Peninsula Ranger at Greyabbey Bay to witness the spectacle of migratory Brent geese, with a Ranger on hand to answer questions and provide binoculars for a closer view.
    1. 5 Oct 2024
  8. Two Brent geese in flight.
    Join expert Anthony McGeehan to learn about migration and the incredible birds that visit our shores each year.
    1. 5 Oct 2024
  9. Family taking part in a guided birdwatching session in the Brent Discovery Hide.
    Join the Learning Team in the Brent Discovery Hide to take a close-up look at the huge numbers of Brent geese that spend the autumn on Strangford Lough.
    1. 5 Oct 2024
    2. 5 Oct 2024
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  1. Mount Stewart House
    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.
    1. ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
      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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    2. Brent Goose
      Enjoy this display on the wonderful overwintering wildlife of Strangford Lough by North Down Birdwatching Club.
      1. 4 Sep 202415 Oct 2024
    3. Sustainable Tourism
      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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