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to Visit & Things to Do
One of the best things about going on holiday is researching
the area and finding places to visit and things to do. To
help with this we have included a few links to other sites
that will hopefully prove useful to you.
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Coole Castle Coole is a stately 18th-century mansion
and landscape park. The surrounding wooded landscape park
sloping down to Lough Coole is ideal for long walks.
For more information contact: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Crom Estate:
Set on the shores of Upper Lough Erne, the ruins of Crom
Old Castle surrounded by one of Ireland’s most important
nature conservation areas with many rare species.
For more information contact: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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| Florence
Court: The house tour includes the exquisite rococo
decoration, fine Irish furniture and service quarters. There
are extensive walks in the grounds, also a sawmill, and walled
garden.
For more information contact: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Enniskillen Castle:
Once the stronghold of Gaelic chieftains – now museum
and heritage center.
For more information contact: www.enniskillencastle.com
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| Marble
Arch Caves:
Marble Arch Caves are one of Europe's finest show caves allowing
visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers,
waterfalls, winding passages, lofty chambers, stalactites
and stalagmites.
For more information contact: www.heritageisland.com
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Devenish Island:
Fascinating 12th century round tower and abbey. Accessible
only by boat, the ferry service operates from just over
1 mile from Tranquillity Cottage.
For more information contact: www.fermanaghlakelands.com
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| White Island:
12th century church with pre-dating archaic stone figures.
Accessible only by boat, with boat time available from Manor
House Marine, just 3 miles from Tranquillity Cottage.
For more information contact: www.fermanaghlakelands.com
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Belleek Pottery:
Enjoy a guided tour around the factory and watch the craftsmen
and women make the beautiful pieces of pottery that have
made Fermanagh famous. A gift shop at the end of the tour
enables you to purchase gifts.
For more information contact: www.belleck.ie
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| Ardhowen
Theatre:
The Ardhowen offers a year-round programme of professional
drama, classical music, opera, ballet, contemporary dance,
jazz, blues, variety, comedy, country music, puppets, mime,
children's events, traditional Irish music and dance, ethnic
arts, film and lectures.
For more information contact: www.enniskillencastle.com
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Fermanagh Lakeland Forum Leisure Center:
The Lakeland Forum is a large Sports & Leisure Center
with heated indoor swimming pool, fitness suite and squash
courts. Large children’s play park outside the center.
For more information contact: www.ennsikillen.com
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| Enniskillen
Omniplex:
7 Screen cinema.
For details on listings and times: www.filminfo.net
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Ulster American Folk Park:
The museum and trail around contemporary houses and farmsteads
tells the story of emigration from Ulster to America in
the 18th & 19th centuries. A full day’s entertainment
whatever the weather.
Voted N.I. most visited Tourist Attraction 2004.
For more information contact: www.folkpark.com
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| Sheelin
Irish Lace Museum:
The museum traces the history of lace making in Ireland.
For more information contact: www.enniskillen.com
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Boat Hire:
You can hire a boat from the Manor House Hotel Marina (3
miles from Tranquillity Cottage) or from Castle Archdale
Country Park Marina (8 miles from Tranquillity Cottage).
Both marina’s offer boat hire on full or half day
basis. Fuel and lifejackets included in price.
For those who do not wish to hire a boat, the cruise boat
MV Kestral departs from Round 'O' Quay, Enniskillen for
a 1 hour 45 minute cruise of Lower Lough Erne, including
stop off at Devenish Island. Dinner cruises commence in
May until September, departing 18.30hrs sharp and return
22.00hrs prices include a 2hr cruise and a 2-course dinner
at the Moorings Riverside Restaurant, Bellanaleck.
For further information on sailing dates and up to date
prices please telephone:
Fermanagh Lakeland Tourist Information Center
on 028 6634 6736.
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