Strangford Lough Viking Festival

Useful Information

Travel by car in just 40 minutes from Belfast and 50 minutes from Newry.

Car Parking: Signs direct visitors to car parking and to temporary parking
for the duration of the festival.

Covid-19: All providers will adhere to Covid-19 safety guidelines in
accordance with government advice, visit nidirect.gov.uk for the latest
guidance.

Strangford Lough Ferry: cost is £2 per person and £10 per car. Due to
Covid-19 restrictions cash is not accepted.

See Ferry Times

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