Exploris, Portaferry

Name: Exploris
Address: Castle St, Portaferry, BT22 1NZ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 28 4272 8062

#3 among attractions in Portaferry

Top attraction, Aquarium, Outdoor activities, Park, More...

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Facts and practical information

Exploris is a public aquarium situated in Portaferry, Northern Ireland. The facility is located on the shores of the Marine Nature reserve of Strangford Lough, which is an important winter migration destination for many wading and sea birds. The lough is home to almost 75% of the marine species found in Northern Ireland, including common seals, basking sharks and brent geese. Three quarters of the world population of pale bellied brent geese spend winter in the lough area. Exploris illustrates and exhibits the large variety of animals that live in Strangford Lough. ()

Visitors per year: 100 thous.Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°22'54"N, 5°32'57"W

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Castle StPortaferry BT22 1NZ United Kingdom

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+44 28 4272 8062

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Exploris – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portaferry Marina, Audley's Castle, Castle Ward, Strangford Castle.

~860 ftS
Sailing, Marina
Portaferry Marina, Portaferry
5 min walk • Portaferry Marina is situated in Portaferry, on the east shore of The Narrows, the gateway to Strangford Lough, County Down, Northern Ireland.
0.9 miW
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Audley's Castle, Strangford
24 min walk • Audley's Castle is a 15th-century castle located 1 mile north-east of Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland, on a rocky height overlooking Strangford Lough. It is a three-storey Tower house named after its 16th century owner, John Audley.
1.3 miSW
Historical place, Architecture, Historic walking areas
Castle Ward, Strangford
35 min walk • Castle Ward is an 18th-century National Trust property located near the village of Strangford, in County Down, Northern Ireland, in the townland of the same name. It overlooks Strangford Lough and is 7 miles from Downpatrick and 1.5 miles from Strangford.
0.7 miS
54°22'18"N • 5°33'19"W
Strangford Castle, Strangford
19 min walk • Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
~620 ftS
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Portaferry Castle, Portaferry
3 min walk • Portaferry Castle is a small tower house in Portaferry, County Down, Northern Ireland, overlooking the harbour. It was built in the 16th century by William Le Savage.
1.5 miNE
Archaeological site
Derry
39 min walk • Derry is a townland in the civil parish of Ballyphilip in the barony of Ards Upper, County Down, in Northern Ireland. It is near Portaferry on the Ards Peninsula. The townland has remains of two small ruined churches.

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When is Exploris open?

Exploris is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Exploris?

Nearby attractions include Portaferry Castle, Portaferry (3 min walk), Portaferry Marina, Portaferry (5 min walk), Strangford Castle, Strangford (19 min walk).

Exploris, Portaferry

Facts and practical information

Exploris – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Portaferry Marina, Portaferry

Audley's Castle, Strangford

Castle Ward, Strangford

Strangford Castle, Strangford

Portaferry Castle, Portaferry

Derry

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Exploris open?

Which popular attractions are close to Exploris?