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Holiday Attractions, Fermanagh
Castle
Coole:
A magnificent neo-classical house designed by James Wyatt,
family home of the Earls of Belmore. It has remarkably fine interiors
and exquisite furniture and furnishings from the period before 1830.
Crom Castle Estate:
Includes Crom Old Castle. 1,350 acres of woodland, park land
and wetland. One of Northern Ireland's most important nature conservation
areas.
Florence Court:
One of the most interesting and important houses in Ulster,
built in mid-eighteenth century by John Cole. The house has magnificent
plaster work and its striking rococo dining-room ceiling was fortunately
saved from fire in 1955. The rest of the plaster work has been meticulously
restored. The grounds provide an excellent picnic site or a place
to just sit and admire the views.
Marble Arch Caves:
These magnificent Mesozoic limestone caves have an extensive
network of caverns, and may be viewed from a boat. Well worth the
visit. Booking advisable.
Ancient Burial Grounds:
You will discover many of these dotted around the surrounding
countryside. We can provide you with maps showing where to look
for them.
Belleek Pottery:
This world famous pottery offers guided tours and has a visitor's
centre.
Devenish Island:
Can be reached by ferry. It is one of the largest of some 200
islands to be found in Lough Erne, and is the site of ruins of an
abbey, and of a perfect 12th century round tower.
Lough Erne by Boat:
There are a variety of boats offering day cruises on Lough Erne's
extensive waterways.
Fermanagh Tourist Information Centre:
Fermanagh District Council Tourist Information Centre, Enniskillen,
Co. Fermanagh, N.I.
Enniskillen Castle:
Incorporating The Regimental Museum, and The Watergate History
and Heritage Centre. The Castle also holds a variety of other exhibitions
throughout the year.
Lough Navar View Point:
A spectacular view can be seen on a clear day over Lower Lough
Erne in the foreground, up to the northerly mountains in Donegal.
In your automobile:
You could just drive around the countryside where the notion
takes you. Fermanagh and Donegal are wonderfully scenic. Donegal
town is a great place to buy Donegal Tweed and woollens. A pint
of Guiness with lunch is another option!
The Argory (Co Armagh):
Set in 315 acres of wooded countryside.The house dates from 1824
and has remained substantially unchanged since the turn of the century.
Belfast City:
Only 75 minutes away, Belfast City is too often overlooked
by visitors. Parking is easy and most places of interest are easily
accessible on foot. There are more and more new shops and restuarants
opening each week which provide ample reason to go and see for yourself
the delights of this fascinating capital city.
Giant's Causeway (North Antrim Coast):
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