Enniskillen Castle and Museums
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Dating back to the 15th century, this impressive castle overlooks Lough Erne on
the West Side of Enniskillen. Originally a Gaelic Maguire stronghold, the site
developed as a military barracks in the 18th and 19th century.
This popular family attraction includes Fermanagh County Museum with awardwinning
displays on Fermanagh’s history, wildlife and landscape with audiovisual
programmes and a rolling programme of special exhibitions. In the old
castle keep is the Inniskilling Museum and displays about the castle’s history.
Enniskillen Castle boasts an award-winning education programme. Curriculum
linked programmes are available including Life in Early (Prehistoric) Times,
Vikings, Medieval Life, The Plantation, World War 2, Life in Recent Past (1930s
– 1950s) and special Environmental and Art programmes.

ADDRESS: Castle Barracks, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh,
BT74 7HL
TEL: 028-6632 5000
FAX: 028-6632 7342
EMAIL: castle@fermanagh.gov.uk
WEBSITE: www.enniskillencastle.co.uk

LOCATION: Located in the town of Enniskillen. Castle within
easy walking distance of bus depot and shops.

SEASON: All Year

OPENING TIMES:
Oct-Apr: Mon: 14.00-17.00 / Tue-Fri: 10.00-17.00 / Sat-Sun: Closed
May, Jun & Sept: Mon & Sat: 14.00-17.00 / Tue-Fri: 10.00-17.00 / Sun: Closed
Jul & Aug: Sat, Sun & Mon: 14.00-17.00 Tue-Fri: 10.00-17.00

GROUP BOOKINGS NECESSARY: Yes

BOOKING CONTACT: Catherine Scott

MANAGER: Sarah McHugh

EDUCATION OFFICER: Catherine Scott

AVERAGE VISIT LENGTH: 1 hour

ENTRANCE FEES: Adult: Stg£2.95 / Child: Stg£1.95 Family: Stg£7.95

GUIDED TOURS: Max No: 120, Duration: 1 hour Languages: English

AUDIO VISUAL: Seating: 40, Duration: 20 minutes Languages: English

EXHIBITION: Permanent displays are of Fermanagh’s long history, folklife and development of Enniskillen Castle. Rolling programme of temporary exhibitions feature art, archaeology, local history and cultural heritage. Languages: English, French & German

RESTAURANT: No

PICNIC AREA: Yes

SHOP: Yes

INFORMATION GUIDE: English, French, German, Spanish & Italian

COACH PARKING: Yes, capacity 10

CAR PARKING: Yes, capacity 200

DISABLED ACCESS/TOILET: Disabled access to all buildings except 1st and 2nd floor of Castle keep