Thursday Events

A round up of all the Strangford Lough Viking Festival events happening in Portaferry and Strangford on Friday 25 March.

A round up of all the Strangford Lough Viking Festival events happening in Portaferry and Strangford on Saturday 26 March.

A round up of all the Strangford Lough Viking Festival events happening in Portaferry and Strangford on Sunday 27 March.

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.

With over 100 miles of coastline, many Areas of Special Scientific Interest and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty we want to protect this special place and the impact we have on our natural surroundings.

Relax in the beauty of this place with accommodation ranging from distinctive self-catering options, cosy guest houses, glamping and caravanning/camping and a range of three, four and five-star hotel and spa facilities.