Strangford will feature on the village of the year at 3pm on wednesday, february 1. Why not enjoy a break at number 42 in strangford village, self catering accommodation in a historically listed 2story house located in strangford village, an area of outstanding natural beauty. This was 100% of all the recorded strangfords in scotland. The music podcast from two best buds think millennial artist spotlight hosted by brandon. Owned by the national trust, this neoclassical house is bedecked in plush fabrics and sporting a 15,000strong collection of paintings, furniture and porcelain, the mansion is a refined medley of international styles. Ayrshire had the highest population of strangford families in 1891. It has great restaurants, pubs and perfect for game of thrones enthusiasts. Strangford from old norse meaning strong fjord is a pretty conservation village at the mouth of strangford lough in county down, northern ireland.
Former bbc radio senior producer, elizabeth rice, was commissioned by the strangford lough and lecale partnership. Prehistoric communities would have found rich pickings in the abundant natural resources of the lough and its foreshore. Despite its importance as a port, strangford remained a small village, and bishop pococke, who visited it in 1752, described it as consisting of little more than one small street, the buildings of which are mostly on the upper side. A great variety of events are being planned including raft races, its a knockout, a busking festival, a fancy dress parade, live music on the village green and local craft and produce market. Despite having the same name, the village and the wider ward of strangford is not in the strangford parliament and assembly constituency. This was 100% of all the recorded strangford s in scotland. Articles historic, food and drink, mournes and ring of gullion, itineraries, strangford lough relax and indulge.
For assembly elections before 1996, the constituency was largely part of the north down constituency with smaller sections being added from belfast east constituency and belfast south constituency. The lobster pot strangford great food in the heart of. Original letters and papers of the late viscount strangford upon philological and kindred subjects. There was once a healthy export trade in farm produce from the small ports around the lough, but now the only commercial traffic is the ferry which crosses the narrows. The echlinville distillery come and explore the history and nature of the. Inverbrena local history group has launched the latest edition of its annual magazine just in time for christmas.
The old rectory is a 7 bedroom property set on 3 acres in the heart of strangford village. The bolthole at strangford lough houses for rent in. News that strangford is a strong contender in the competition has been welcomed by councillor gareth sharvin. Belfast to strangford 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car. Paintings and stories from around the lough crosbie, jane e. The village of strangford is known in irish as baile loch cuan town on strangford. The harbour view house in strangford hosted by judy is in a great location looking out over the ferry point to portaferry. It is an old house with lots of character and well kept up and presented by judy. The property dates back to 1820 and has been fully restored maintaining a lot of the original features. Ian hill was a former director of the northern ireland tourist board and was author of, and contributor to, numerous travel books about the island of ireland, including. The alms house was originally built by the ward family in the early 1800s and the mature setting is most appropriate for this delightful family home which is full of character and individual period features. The 10 best things to do near strangford lough tripadvisor. A selection from the writings of viscount strangford on.
Find all the transport options for your trip from belfast to strangford right here. J ust 20 minutes outside belfast city, a whole other world unfolds. The 5 best things to do in strangford for travel after. The diversity of landscape, the exceptional wildlife and the ever changing views make it a wonderful place to explore for all the family. Kilclief is a hamlet of historical value on the strangford to ardglass road. Strangford village is set in area of outstanding natural beauty, overlooking strangford lough, this picturesque village is full of charm in the seaside terrace stone houses which enjoy a stunning view across the lough to portaferry. The history of the river class informative talk presented by james nixon. But an interest in history and archaeology, inspired by his grandfather sydney.
Strangford lough is a haven of unique little towns and villages steeped in history which are just waiting to be discovered. The old rectory, strangford village houses for rent in. The strangford village festival will be held this year on the august bank holiday, friday 23rd sun 25th. The bolthole makes a great location for people wanting to relax and feel away from it all while staying in a quiet village and being within walking distance of the coast and. He said the village featured in a number of national newspapers last week when it was listed as one of the leading contenders for the award. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Strangford academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. The hotel is barely a minutes walk from the ferry that will take you the halfmile across the lough to strangford village. On 900 acres of the loughs eastern shore sits the glorious, 18 th century mount stewart house and gardens. The battle of strangford lough was fought in 877 between two groups of rival vikings described by the irish annals as the fair heathens and the dark heathens. Book your special dining event early, choose from fish nights to gin school or. Kearney historical village portaferry 2020 all you need to know. Since 1998, it has elected members to the current assembly.
Vacation rentals in strangford, northern ireland tripadvisor. Nestled in the centre of the quaint conservation village of strangford the four star cuan. Full text of original letters and papers of the late viscount strangford upon philological and kindred subjects. Within walking distance of shops, bars, restaurants and the harbour with its ferry service to portaferry. The property dates back to 1820 and has been fully restored maintaining a lot of key features. The publications of the lecale historical society of county down, ireland. Of the ulster ports on the list, carrickfergus was first, followed by bangor, donaghadee and strangford. Old photographs of downpatrick from the belfast telegraph. A 3day itinerary county downs rolling hills, majestic mountains and islanddotted loughs were practically invented for relaxing weekends. The strangford family name was found in the usa, canada, and scotland between 1880 and 1920.
Strangford destination guide n ireland, united kingdom. The lough lake is about 16 miles 26 km long and 4 miles 6 km wide and has a very narrow entrance, which cuts. The old rectory is a luxurious 7 bedroom property in the heart of strangford village. James is a popular and engaging speaker who has done much research into the river class, particularly its social history. On their doorstep are some of the main places to see in co down. Mesolithic shell middens piles of discarded shells, dating back to 7000bc, are. Cuan cottage is our sheltered haven on the shores of strangford lough. The bolthole in strangford is a small cosy home located in one of northern irelands beautiful coastal villages. Enjoy the relaxing charm of portaferry or cross the lough and savour the atmosphere of strangford village.
Strangford lough is a large sea loch or inlet in county down, in the east of northern ireland. Kilclief ben dearg gaa it is reported that around christmas time in 1901 a group of gaels from the kilclief area formed kilclief gac. Specialising in fresh local produce such as kilkeel lobster, marlfield farm free range poultry, hereford irish beef, and strangford lough mussels, the restaurant offers quality food at affordable prices. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. If you look at downpatrick today, its hard to imagine that it was once a seaside town. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Just 20 minutes from the center of belfast, the strangford arms is a renovated victorian hotel, offering elegant rooms and free private parking. The most strangford families were found in the usa in 1880. Discover amazing places and spaces around strangford lough and the ards peninsula. Strangford is a small village at the mouth of strangford lough in county down, northern ireland. Luxuriant green beds of eelgrass sway gently as a breeze brushes the banks of county downs very own inland sea. Rome2rio makes travelling from belfast to strangford easy. With an awardwinning restaurant, there is also free wifi.
We are based in portaferry and strangford and the surrounding area and we welcome visitors and supporters from northern ireland and further afield. From water teeming with wildlife, to vibrant green hills piled high with history and ancient architecture, the beauty of strangford lough just keeps on going. Strangford lough and approaches strangford lough is simply a delight. Of course, if you want to try out your own culinary skills, book a breadmaking. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On the other side of the lough is portaferry and there is a ferry service between the two villages. Strangford lough, inlet of the irish sea between the ards and north down district and the newry, mourne and down district, northern ireland. Strangford village is a hotbed of community activity keep up with the many community groups you can participate in here. Strangford village is a great location near historic houses, castles and the mourne mountains. The annals of ulster describe albann, a figure usually identified with halfdan ragnarsson, a leader of the great heathen army, as king of the dark heathens, and cogad gaedel re gallaib identifies barid mac imair, king of. This continued to be so, even in the early 19 th century, when its overseas trade exceeded that of ardglass and killough combines and it ranked 8 th among irish. The hotel is barely a minutes walk from the ferry that will take you the.
Harbour view, strangford village houses for rent in. The alms, 6 churchtown road, strangford bt30 marketed by ulster property sales downpatrick offers around. Former bbc radio senior producer, elizabeth rice, was commissioned by the strangford lough and lecale partnership, to capture the essence of this. In 1891 there was 1 strangford family living in ayrshire. Full text of original letters and papers of the late. The lobster pot is a family run restaurant and bar in the heart of picturesque strangford village. Caislean cill cleithe is a towerhouse castle beside strangford lough and 2. In 1637 the surveyor general of customs issued a report compiled from accounts of customs due from each port and their subsidiary creeks.
Castle ward national trust property is within walking distance offering a host of activities for all ages and it is also the set for filming of game of. This 100 year old, stone built, fishermans cottage sits on a narrow street running down to the marina. Apr 8, 2020 browse and book from the best vacation rentals with prices in strangford and nearby. Find out what to see, do and experience in the area. An archaeological survey of the maritime cultural landscape first edition by mcerlean, thomas, mcconkey, rosemary, forsythe, wes isbn. The cuan hotel has been at the heart of strangford village since 1811, peter and. The property creates a wonderful atmosphere for a relaxing stay. Original letters and papers of the late viscount strangford. Strangford lough and its surroundings are steeped in history, dating back thousands of years. Your guide to exploring strangford lough, county down. From water teeming with wildlife, to hills piled high with 9,000 years of history, holy wells and ancient abbeys, the beauty of strangford lough just keeps going and going and going. Edited by viscountess strangford strangford, percy ellen frederick willia, strangford, emily anne beaufort smythe on.
The village of strangford is known in irish as baile loch cuan town on strangford lough. Towns and villages around the lough include killyleagh, comber, newtownards, portaferry and. The refurbished rooms are stylishly decorated in natural tones, with modern art and colorful cushions. The 5 best things to do in strangford updated 2020 must. The irish name of strangford lough is loch cuan seainlet of bayshavens and the name is documented as early as the year c. The verse on right encapsulates the work of inverbrena local history group, a kind hand endeavouring to preserve.
He moved to northern ireland in 1990 and has published a number of photographic books, including yeats. Book delves into the history around strangford the down recorder. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in strangford, county down on tripadvisor. His first book, the blue cabin, describes the writers arrival and settling in with his. The 5 best things to do in strangford updated 2020. Promoting strangford lough, northern ireland as a tourism destination.
Belfast to strangford 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi. The ferry sails every half hour, every day of the year except christmas day providing a link with south down, downpatrick and the mournes. Our volunteers research local maritime history, collect and record artefacts, photographs and documents with a view to establishing a collection, which we hope to house in a maritime hub that will. The area is steeped in history, and the lough is ringed by ancient castles and fine old houses.
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