Celebrate Strangford
From the tall ship to the rocky shores this will be a weekend to remember. The Narrows of Strangford Lough really will be alive with events from cruises on a tall ship, a champagne reception, a sailing regatta, the dramatic Air Sea Rescue exercise, sea safaris, exhibitions and workshops. There really will be something for everyone! Celebrate Strangford Lough is a spectacle designed to strengthen people’s connection to the Lough and to attract people to the area for a weekend of entertainment.
The event is the climax of the Turn O’ the Tide project and is managed by the Strangford Lough and Lecale Partnership who have worked with hundreds of groups and individuals from the area to help people enjoy the area’s wonderful natural resources, built heritage and culture. The programme is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, supported by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Ards Borough Council, Down District Council, the National Trust and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.
For full details of all events in Celebrate Strangford Festival contact Strangford Lough and Lecale Partnership
T: 028 4272 8886/4272 9005 E: admin@strangfordlough.org W: www.strangfordlough.org
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| Fri 20 May | Dunnyneill, an Archaeological Adventure | 3.00pm-5.00pm | More Info |
| Fri 20 - Sun 22 May | Tall Ship Antigua - Strangford Lough Cruises | Fri 7.00-9.00pm; Sat 11.30am-1.30pm, 4.00-6.00pm, 8.00-10.00pm; Sun 10.00am-12.00pm, 1.30- 3.30pm, 5.00-7.00pm | More Info |
| Sat 21 May | Flyaway Moth | 8.30am - 10.30am | More Info |
| Sat 21 May | Squelch in the Seaweed | 11.00am - 3.00pm | More Info |
| Sat 21 May | Celebrate Strangford Lough Regatta | 1.30pm - 4.00pm | More Info |
| Sat 21 May | Literary Portaferry | 2.30pm - 3.30pm | More Info |
| Sat 21 May | Literary Strangford | 4.00pm-5.00pm | More Info |
| Sat 21 & Sun 22 May | Underwater Wonders Live! Boat Trip | Saturday, 9.30am-11.30am; 2.00pm-4.00pm; Sunday 10.30am-12.30pm | More Info |
| Sat 21 & Sun 22May | Sea Safaris Boat Trip | Saturday 12.00pm-1.30pm, Sunday 1.00pm-3.00pm | More Info |
| Sat 21 & Sun 22 May | Photograph Exhibition | More Info | |
| Sun 22 May | HM Coastguard and RNLI Air Sea Rescue Exercise | 2.00pm - 3.00pm | More Info |
| Sun 22 May | Rock And Roll - Our Land | 2.00pm - 4.00pm | More Info |


