Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Portaferry Marina
In or near Strangford.
Portaferry Marina is situated in Portaferry, on the east shore of The Narrows (separating Portaferry and Strangford villages), the gateway to Strangford Lough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is own
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Delamont · 8.4 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Portaferry Marina, the nearest railway station is Delamont, located 8.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BT22 1NX, and entry to the marina is free.
About
Portaferry Marina is situated in Portaferry, on the east shore of The Narrows (separating Portaferry and Strangford villages), the gateway to Strangford Lough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is owned and managed by Portaferry Regeneration, is sited 100 metres south of the ferry slipway in Portaferry and can accommodate up to 50 boats. Some 12 berths are reserved purely for visitor use and there is on-site water and electricity. Portaferry village centre is two minutes from the marina. The marina pontoon is chain fixed and provides good shelter, although the current can reach up to 11 knots.
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Official information
Exploris Aquarium and Seal Sanctuary offers visitors a chance to explore a variety of marine life, including seals, sharks, and tropical fish. The facility features interactive exhibits and educational experiences, making it suitable for families and school groups.
From the Wikipedia article
Portaferry Marina is situated in Portaferry, on the east shore of The Narrows (separating Portaferry and Strangford villages), the gateway to Strangford Lough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is owned and managed by Portaferry Regeneration, is sited 100 metres south of the ferry slipway in Portaferry and can accommodate up to 50 boats. Some 12 berths are reserved purely for visitor use and there is on-site water and electricity. Portaferry village centre is two minutes from the marina. The marina pontoon is chain fixed and provides good shelter, although the current can reach up to 11 knots.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.3778, -5.5475
- District
- Ards and North Down
- Postcode
- BT22 1NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Strangford
- Nearest railway station
- Delamont — 8.4 km
- Official site
- www.explorisni.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Portaferry Marina (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portaferry Marina?
- Portaferry Marina is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT22 1NX).
- What is Portaferry Marina?
- Portaferry Marina is situated in Portaferry, on the east shore of The Narrows (separating Portaferry and Strangford villages), the gateway to Strangford Lough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is own
- How do I get to Portaferry Marina?
- The nearest railway station is Delamont, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT22 1NX.
- Is Portaferry Marina free to visit?
- Yes, Portaferry Marina is free to enter.
- How do I get to Portaferry Marina?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT22 1NX. It sits within the Strangford parliamentary constituency.