Shorelife Celebration 2025
Come celebrate the nature and wildlife inhabiting the local shoreline of Strangford Lough. With free entry to explore and a jam-packed programme of talks, workshops and tours, as well as FREE family activities, it will be a great day out.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
There are bookable activities too - so if something catches your eye, be sure to secure your tickets. Some activities will be ticketed and must be pre-booked in advance. Shorelife Celebration is brought to you by Ards and North Down Borough Council in partnership with WWT Castle Espie and National Trust - Mount Stewart • We encourage visitors to travel via public transport and buses provided. https://www.visitardsandnorthdown.com/whats-on/shorelife-celebration
MOUNT STEWART EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Craft Stations & Outdoor Games Meet Themed Characters around the grounds Storytelling in the TiPi 'Tales by the Tide' Book Nook - Bring a book, take a book Mini Beasts Backpacks Explore nature with bug collectors & binoculars Enjoy performances from local musicians throughout the day Exploris Aquarium Touch Tank - Meet native marine species Family Tree Trail Tours Led by National Trust Fungi Walk - With Aoife Walls Strangford Stone & Fossils With Dr Mike Simms (drop-in, 10.30am 4.30pm, break 1-2pm) BBC Tiny Wonders Nature-themed episodes + Mini Lab Workshops with Queen’s University scientists Session Times: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm Archive Footage of Strangford Lough in the House FUNGI FUN WITH AOIFE DE BHÁL Family-friendly fungi walk with games, art & storytelling. Session Times: 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm, Limited to 15 children per session (parental supervision required)
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Upcoming events
Shorelife Celebration: Cyanotype Printing Workshop with Polly Garnett
Discover the early photographic process of cyanotype, a fascinating blend of art and science. Artist Polly Garnett will introduce the history of this technique, highlighting how seaweed, algae, and ferns.
Shorelife: Brent Watch at Grey Abbey Bay
Join us at Grey Abbey Bay to witness the spectacle of migratory Brent geese, with a Ranger on hand to answer questions and provide binoculars for a closer view.
Shorelife Celebration: Talk by Ruby Free
Join award-winning nature advocate, writer, and conservation biologist Ruby Free for an inspiring talk about her life, work, and passion for the natural world.
Shorelife Celebration: Polaroid Nature Photography Workshop
Part of Shorelife Celebration Join artist Polly Garnett for a guided walk through Mount Stewart, exploring how photography can capture personal experiences of nature while also sparking wider conversations about climate awareness and our...