# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Foraging Afloat
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Kayaking, Foraging and Feast
Foraging Afloat is a kayaking tour with foraging and wild cooking on Strangford Lough.

Spring is arriving on Strangford Lough and with it the arrival of an array of seasonal wild food emerges from the land and water. Join Rory Martin of Strangford Lough Activity Centre and David Thompson & Celia Spouncer from Wild About Tours for a unique guide to the sights and flavour of the area. Foraging Afloat is part of Northern Ireland Science Festival programme of events for 2026.

Kayaking Tour
Rory will guide a kayaking tour with some facts and folklore of the islands, castles rocks and wrecks. Rory grew up on the shores of Strangford Lough and has a real affinity for the area. Learn some local history, spot the wildlife and improve your paddling skills.

Foraging
We will stop off at an island where David & Celia will share the salty delights and unique taste of Strangford Lough. David & Celia are senior ecologists, coast and countryside managers with 30+ years experience in conservation on Strangford Lough, few if any people know the area like they do. After your kayak tour, enjoy a foraging workshop, shoreside picnic and cooking on an open fire by Wild Kitchen Chef – Celia Spouncer.

Duration: 3 hrs
Price: £89pp
What’s Provided:
Kayaks or Canoes
Equipment (wetsuits & Buoyancy Aids)
Tuition
Foraging workshop & Food

What To Bring: Warm Clothes, Hat, Sturdy shoes/ water boots
Please do let us know if you have any dietary requirements at least 72 hours prior to the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newtownards/foraging-afloat/200030092828639
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, festivals, science-fair, food-drinks, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newtownards
- **state**: NI
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Whiterock Bay Co Down  NI
- **lat**: 54.481621017559
- **long**: -5.6467613446626
- **full address**: Whiterock Bay Co Down  NI, Newtownards, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Foraging Afloat
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/67b652828066aeeefcb756b7946714097b08866330aee29724d6ab497d3c231d-rimg-w1200-h800-dc91a6be-gmir?v=1780006216

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Foraging Afloat being held?
  - **A:** Foraging Afloat takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Whiterock Bay Co Down  NI, Newtownards, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Foraging Afloat?
  - **A:** Foraging Afloat is organized by Strangford Lough Activity Centre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Foraging Afloat is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newtownards, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Foraging Afloat sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Foraging Afloat",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/67b652828066aeeefcb756b7946714097b08866330aee29724d6ab497d3c231d-rimg-w1200-h800-dc91a6be-gmir?v=1780006216",
        "startDate": "2026-06-21T10:00:00+01:00",
        "endDate": "2026-06-21T13:00:00+01:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/newtownards/foraging-afloat/200030092828639",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Whiterock Bay Co Down  NI",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "Newtownards",
                "addressLocality": "Newtownards",
                "addressRegion": "NI",
                "addressCountry": "GB"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "54.481621017559",
                "longitude": "-5.6467613446626"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Kayaking, Foraging and Feast\nForaging Afloat is a kayaking tour with foraging and wild cooking on Strangford Lough.\n\nSpring is arriving on Strangford Lough and with it the arrival of an array of seasonal wild food emerges from the land and water. Join Rory Martin of Strangford Lough Activity Centre",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Strangford Lough Activity Centre",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/strangford-lough-activity-centre/18403886"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```