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Butterfly Safari

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

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

Members park for free

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Check admission prices

The basics

Booking details

Call 02870848728

Suitability

Family friendly

Meeting point

Portstewart Strand Car Park Entrance

What to bring and wear

Suitable Outdoor Clothing

Accessibility

The walk will involve uneven surfaces

Other

The event does not require booking , please ask for details to join the walk at the entrance of the beach . Please arrive 15 minutes before the walk starts

Contact info

Portstewart Strand

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