Exploris Aquarium is in Portaferry, Co Down, Northern Ireland.

Directions from Belfast:

From Belfast take the A20 through Newtownards and on to Portaferry.

By Bus:

From Laganisde Bus Station in Belfast, take buses travelling on routes: 9, 9a or 10.  These routes travel through Newtownards and end in Portaferry.

By ferry:

Take the A25 from Downpatrick to Strangford. Follow the signs to the Strangford ferry - the journey to Portaferry across the Lough takes less than 15 minutes. The ferry leaves Portaferry at quarter to and quarter past the hour: Strangord on the hour and half past during operating hours. For timetable information on the Strangford Ferry, telephone 028 4488 1637.

On arrival in Portaferry, Exploris is signposted and easy to find.

Exploris Aquarium
The Rope Walk
Castle Street
Portaferry
Co. Down
Northern Ireland
BT22 1NZ

Tel: +44 (0) 28 4272 8062
Fax: +44 (0) 28 4272 8396
Email: info@exploris.org.uk