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The Vikings on Strangford Lough - Exhibition

Maritime Heritage Visitor Centre, The Rope Walk, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1NZ
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The Portaferry and Strangford Trust (PAST) present 'The Vikings on Strangford Lough', an exhibition at The Ropewalk Maritime Heritage Visitor Centre. This free exhibit will display images and various artefacts highlighting local stories about the Vikings.

The exhibition featured amongst our Strangford Lough Viking Festival at the end of March and we are delighted to see it re-open again on 15 April to welcome those with an interest in Portaferry's Viking and maritime heritage to view this interesting gallery.

No booking required.

Suitable for all the family.

 

The exhibit is supported by Ards and North Down Borough Council.

 

Strangford Lough Ferry information including timetables. Please check that the ferry is running before setting out on your journey - subject to weather conditions.

 

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12noon-4pm on weekends and holidays (15 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022)

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