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Butterfly Safari

Calling all kids! It's the season of butterflies and moths!

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Portstewart Strand is home to 18 different species of butterfly and moths and is among the top 3 locations in NI for finding some of these unique species. Fun for all the family as you join our team on the hunt to catch and identify our fluttering residents.

This event is part of The Red Sails Festival 2026

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Family Friendly

Meeting point

Portstewart Strand post 10 ( on the beach)

What to bring and wear

Suitable Outdoor Clothing and sturdy shoes

Accessibility

The walk will involve uneven surfaces

Other

Please arrive 15 minutes before the walk starts Parking Free for the participants booked for the event

Contact info

Portstewart Strand

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