Portaferry
Ward in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.382, -5.506 |
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| Population: | 2,525 |
| Dialling code: | 02842 (Kircubbin) |
Portaferry is a compact seaside ward at the tip of the Ards Peninsula in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland, sitting at the narrow mouth of Strangford Lough. The ferry link across to Strangford and the dramatic tidal currents at the lough’s entrance give the place a strong maritime character: fishing, small‑boat activity and tourism around boat trips and birdwatching are important to the local economy.
Despite its modest size the area has visible heritage in a small coastal castle and traditional streets, and benefits from being adjacent to a protected marine environment, making conservation and outdoor recreation significant to community life; local events, sailing and seafood offerings also contribute to a lively social scene for residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Portaferry
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Kircubbin Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Strangford Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Portavogie Ward 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Crossgar and Killyleagh Ward 8 miles12.8 km
- Knocknashinna Ward 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Quoile Ward 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Derryboy Ward 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Cathedral Ward 9.8 miles15.8 km
Example postcodes in Portaferry
BT22 1NQ, BT22 1LS, BT22 1JZ, BT22 1QP, BT22 1QG, BT22 1NG, BT22 1LF, BT22 1PY, BT22 1LX … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 22 miles35.4 km
- Belfast International Airport 34.3 miles55.1 km
- Ballynahinch Junction 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Bangor Railway Station, Northern Ireland 20.3 miles32.6 km
Hotels near Portaferry Ad
- The Portaferry Hotel 3 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Denvirs Hotel 9.3 miles14.9 km
Schools in Portaferry
- Portaferry Integrated Primary School Primary
- St Columba's College Secondary
- St Mary's Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Castleward House Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Delamont House Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ardglass Marina Marina 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Downpatrick Racecourse Recreation 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Florida Manor Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Killough Harbour Harbour 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Ballywalter Park Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Mount Stewart House Estate 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Tyrella House Estate 14 miles22.6 km
- Seaforde House Estate 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Saintfield House Estate 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Woburn House Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km