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Strangford Lough Viking Festival

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Embrace your inner viking, Events Programme...
  1. Thursday Events
    A round up of all the Strangford Lough Viking Festival events happening in Portaferry and Strangford on Thursday 24 March.
  2. Friday Events
    A round up of all the Strangford Lough Viking Festival events happening in Portaferry and Strangford on Friday 25 March.
  3. Saturday Events
    A round up of all the Strangford Lough Viking Festival events happening in Portaferry and Strangford on Saturday 26 March.
  4. Sunday Events
    A round up of all the Strangford Lough Viking Festival events happening in Portaferry and Strangford on Sunday 27 March.
Plan your visit 
  1. Free Event buses
    Park and ride information for those wishing to travel to the Festival with the Ards and North Down area.
  2. The ferry links the beautiful Ards and Lecale Peninsulas and the villages of Strangford and Portaferry across the Narrows of Strangford Lough. The 10 minute ferry journey allows you to take in the stunning scenery of this Marine Nature Reserve.
    1. Family Friendly
      We have many accommodation options for families to choose from, to suit all budgets and types of holiday maker. Whether you are looking for a luxurious break to a hotel or guesthouse, a cosy B&B by the seaside or a camping experience, we have something for you to make the most of your family time together.
    2. History of Vikings in the region
      Strangford Lough was originally called Loch Cuan which means the quiet lough. When the Vikings came they renamed it Strang Fjord (Strangford) which means the ‘fjord of the strong currents’. The Narrows is renowned for its’ fierce currents. Read more about the history of the Vikings in the region.
    3. Portaferry
      A large village situated on the south east tip of the Ards Peninsula, the gateway to Ards and North Down from across Strangford Lough, facilitated by The Strangford Ferry. Portaferry is well known for its fishing, maritime heritage and annual events such as the Portaferry Gala, and it is home to Northern Ireland's only Aquarium, Exploris and the arts and entertainment venue The Portico of Ards.
    4. Strangford Lough
      Explore and treat your eyes to stunning Strangford Lough. Situated only 30 minutes’ drive away from the hustle and bustle of Belfast, the tranquil shores await, offering visitors a 365 days a year destination where a friendly welcome awaits, whatever the weather!
    5. Strangford Lough - Family Time, 3 Day Itinerary
      When it comes to eating, drinking, travelling and experiencing, here, in Ards and North Down, we embrace a slower pace. Away from the crowds, carve your path back to nature and create your family's staycation stories in this unique part of the world.
    6. Castles & Historic Sites
      From castles to ruins, Abbeys to Holy wells, stone cottages to centuries old graveyards, all of which have stories to tell and all of which has made Ards and North Down what it is today.
    7. Rural Retreat Itinerary in Ards and North Down
      Wonderful weekends away - Two suggested itineraries for a weekend getaway, one for Saturday and one for Sunday, in Ards and North Down.
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