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Friday 25th March

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No Booking Required

12 pm - 4 pm

Portaferry

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Booking Essential

11 AM - 1 PM

Portaferry

2 PM - 3:30 PM

Strangford

5:00 PM - 5.30 PM

Strangford

Activities On Friday 25th March

(Booking Essential)

  • Jewellery Workshop (Afternoon)
    Jewellery Workshop (Afternoon)
    Sun, 27 Mar
    The Narrows, Portaferry
    27 Mar 2022, 14:00 – 16:30
    The Narrows, Portaferry, Portaferry, Newtownards, UK
    27 Mar 2022, 14:00 – 16:30
    The Narrows, Portaferry, Portaferry, Newtownards, UK
    £20 per person includes materials. Each person will leave with either a solid silver pendant or ring they have made.
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  • Coppersmithing Workshop With Lake and Oak (2PM)
    Coppersmithing Workshop With Lake and Oak (2PM)
    Sun, 27 Mar
    Castle Park, Portaferry
    27 Mar 2022, 14:00
    Castle Park, Portaferry, Castle St, Portaferry, Newtownards, UK
    27 Mar 2022, 14:00
    Castle Park, Portaferry, Castle St, Portaferry, Newtownards, UK
    Come join in on our coppersmithing sessions where not only will you learn the basics of metalworking but you’ll also get to experience this ancient craft and get the choice of making your own leaf pendant, Viking brooch or a cuff.
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  • Herbs for Health
    Herbs for Health
    Sun, 27 Mar
    Strangford Castle
    27 Mar 2022, 13:00 – 14:00 BST
    Strangford Castle, Castle St, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30, UK
    27 Mar 2022, 13:00 – 14:00 BST
    Strangford Castle, Castle St, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30, UK
    A Master Herbalist, will talk about the healing power of herbs since Viking times and how to apply the knowledge today.
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  • Guided Walking Historical Tours - Sunday PM
    Guided Walking Historical Tours - Sunday PM
    Sun, 27 Mar
    The Portaferry Hotel
    27 Mar 2022, 12:30 – 14:30
    The Portaferry Hotel, Outside the Portaferry Hotel, opp the ferry terminal Portaferry
    27 Mar 2022, 12:30 – 14:30
    The Portaferry Hotel, Outside the Portaferry Hotel, opp the ferry terminal Portaferry
    Guided walking and historical tours with a Viking and natural history emphasis, led by Brigid Watson
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  • Coppersmithing Workshop With Lake and Oak (12PM )
    Coppersmithing Workshop With Lake and Oak (12PM )
    Sun, 27 Mar
    Castle Park, Portaferry
    27 Mar 2022, 12:00
    Castle Park, Portaferry, Castle St, Portaferry, Newtownards, UK
    27 Mar 2022, 12:00
    Castle Park, Portaferry, Castle St, Portaferry, Newtownards, UK
    Come join in on our coppersmithing sessions where not only will you learn the basics of metalworking but you’ll also get to experience this ancient craft and get the choice of making your own leaf pendant, Viking brooch or a cuff.
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  • Guided Walking Historical Tours - Sunday AM
    Guided Walking Historical Tours - Sunday AM
    Sun, 27 Mar
    The Lobster Pot
    27 Mar 2022, 10:10 – 11:40
    The Lobster Pot, Strangford
    27 Mar 2022, 10:10 – 11:40
    The Lobster Pot, Strangford
    Guided walking and historical tours with a Viking and natural history emphasis, led by Brigid Watson
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  • Jewellery Workshop (Morning)
    Jewellery Workshop (Morning)
    Sun, 27 Mar
    The Narrows, Portaferry
    27 Mar 2022, 10:00 – 12:30
    The Narrows, Portaferry, 8 Shore Rd, Portaferry, Newtownards BT22 1PB, UK
    27 Mar 2022, 10:00 – 12:30
    The Narrows, Portaferry, 8 Shore Rd, Portaferry, Newtownards BT22 1PB, UK
    £20 per person includes materials. Each person will leave with either a solid silver pendant or ring they have made.
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  • Coppersmithing Workshop With Lake and Oak (10AM )
    Coppersmithing Workshop With Lake and Oak (10AM )
    Sun, 27 Mar
    Castle Park, Portaferry
    27 Mar 2022, 10:00
    Castle Park, Portaferry, Castle St, Portaferry, Newtownards, UK
    27 Mar 2022, 10:00
    Castle Park, Portaferry, Castle St, Portaferry, Newtownards, UK
    Come join in on our coppersmithing sessions where not only will you learn the basics of metalworking but you’ll also get to experience this ancient craft and get the choice of making your own leaf pendant, Viking brooch or a cuff.
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  • Viking Art and Tattooing (PM)
    Viking Art and Tattooing (PM)
    Sat, 26 Mar
    The Hub, Portaferry
    26 Mar 2022, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Hub, Portaferry, 40 Shore Rd, Portaferry, Newtownards BT22 1JZ, UK
    26 Mar 2022, 14:00 – 16:00
    The Hub, Portaferry, 40 Shore Rd, Portaferry, Newtownards BT22 1JZ, UK
    Sean Parry from Sacred Knot Tattoo is a world-famous Celtic and Nordic artist, musician and tattooist. He will talk about his work from 2 pm - 3 pm
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  • Coppersmithing Workshop With Lake and Oak (2PM)
    Coppersmithing Workshop With Lake and Oak (2PM)
    Sat, 26 Mar
    Castle Park, Portaferry
    26 Mar 2022, 14:00
    Castle Park, Portaferry, Castle St, Portaferry, Newtownards, UK
    26 Mar 2022, 14:00
    Castle Park, Portaferry, Castle St, Portaferry, Newtownards, UK
    Come join in on our coppersmithing sessions where not only will you learn the basics of metalworking but you’ll also get to experience this ancient craft and get the choice of making your own leaf pendant, Viking brooch or a cuff.
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  • Jewellery Workshop (Afternoon)
    Jewellery Workshop (Afternoon)
    Sat, 26 Mar
    Strangford Castle
    26 Mar 2022, 14:00 – 16:30
    Strangford Castle, Castle St, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30, UK
    26 Mar 2022, 14:00 – 16:30
    Strangford Castle, Castle St, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30, UK
    Booking essential, numbers limited to 10. £20 per person includes materials. Each person will leave with either a solid silver pendant or ring they have made.
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  • Guided Walking Historical Tours - Saturday PM
    Guided Walking Historical Tours - Saturday PM
    Sat, 26 Mar
    Portaferry Hotel
    26 Mar 2022, 13:15
    Portaferry Hotel, 10 The Strand, Portaferry, Newtownards BT22 1PE, UK
    26 Mar 2022, 13:15
    Portaferry Hotel, 10 The Strand, Portaferry, Newtownards BT22 1PE, UK
    Guided walking and historical tours with a Viking and natural history emphasis, led by Brigid Watson
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  • Viking Age Pottery in Ireland
    Viking Age Pottery in Ireland
    Sat, 26 Mar
    The Hub, Portaferry
    26 Mar 2022, 13:00 – 14:00
    The Hub, Portaferry, 40 Shore Rd, Portaferry, Newtownards BT22 1JZ, UK
    26 Mar 2022, 13:00 – 14:00
    The Hub, Portaferry, 40 Shore Rd, Portaferry, Newtownards BT22 1JZ, UK
    An archaeologist, specialising in ceramics from the neolithic to the Viking era, will talk about construction & design. She will show replica items made in her own kiln.
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  • Herbs for Health
    Herbs for Health
    Sat, 26 Mar
    Strangford Castle
    26 Mar 2022, 13:00 – 14:00
    Strangford Castle, Castle St, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30, UK
    26 Mar 2022, 13:00 – 14:00
    Strangford Castle, Castle St, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30, UK
    A Master Herbalist, will talk about the healing power of herbs since Viking times and how to apply the knowledge today.
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  • Viking Art and Tattooing (AM)
    Viking Art and Tattooing (AM)
    Sat, 26 Mar
    The Hub, Portaferry
    26 Mar 2022, 12:01 – 13:01
    The Hub, Portaferry, 40 Shore Rd, Portaferry, Newtownards BT22 1JZ, UK
    26 Mar 2022, 12:01 – 13:01
    The Hub, Portaferry, 40 Shore Rd, Portaferry, Newtownards BT22 1JZ, UK
    Sean Parry from Sacred Knot Tattoo is a world-famous Celtic and Nordic artist, musician and tattooist. He will talk about his work from 12 pm to 1 pm
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  • King Magnus His Life & Death - Talk
    King Magnus His Life & Death - Talk
    Sat, 26 Mar
    St Joseph's Primary School
    26 Mar 2022, 12:00 – 12:45 GMT
    St Joseph's Primary School, 31 Downpatrick Rd, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30 7LZ, UK
    26 Mar 2022, 12:00 – 12:45 GMT
    St Joseph's Primary School, 31 Downpatrick Rd, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30 7LZ, UK
    Narrator - Finbar McCormick has a lifetime of knowledge about local history.
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  • Coppersmithing Workshop With Lake and Oak (12PM )
    Coppersmithing Workshop With Lake and Oak (12PM )
    Sat, 26 Mar
    Castle Park, Portaferry
    26 Mar 2022, 12:00
    Castle Park, Portaferry, Castle St, Portaferry, Newtownards, UK
    26 Mar 2022, 12:00
    Castle Park, Portaferry, Castle St, Portaferry, Newtownards, UK
    Come join in on our coppersmithing sessions where not only will you learn the basics of metalworking but you’ll also get to experience this ancient craft and get the choice of making your own leaf pendant, Viking brooch or a cuff.
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  • Guided Walking Historical Tours - Saturday AM
    Guided Walking Historical Tours - Saturday AM
    Sat, 26 Mar
    Lobster Pot Restaurant
    26 Mar 2022, 10:15
    Lobster Pot Restaurant, 9-11 The Square, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30 7ND, UK
    26 Mar 2022, 10:15
    Lobster Pot Restaurant, 9-11 The Square, Strangford, Downpatrick BT30 7ND, UK
    Guided walking and historical tours with a Viking and natural history emphasis, led by Brigid Watson
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