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 number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
The walk will involve uneven surfaces
- Meeting point
Portstewart Strand post 10 ( on the beach)
- Suitability for children
Family Friendly
- What to bring and wear
Suitable Outdoor Clothing and sturdy shoes
- Other
Please arrive 15 minutes before the walk starts Parking Free for the participants booked for the event
Upcoming events
Ulster Hockey Beach Hockey Competition
Get ready for Summer as we bring beach hockey to Ulster for the very first time
Get Wet Stay Safe - Swim Safety Training Saturday 19 July 2026
Swim Ulster, in partnership with Sport NI, Swim Ireland are delivering free sessions on safe open water swimming at Portstewart Strand as part of the Red Sails Festival
Portstewart Dunes nature walk
The spectacular sand dune system at Portstewart Strand has been an Area of Special Scientific Interest due to the rare and fragile habitats and wildlife that it supports. Discover how we look after sand dunes at Portstewart Strand
All- ability Fun Day - Portstewart Inclusive Beach
Come and join Mae Murray Volunteers and our team on a day of fun on the beach !