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fermanaghlakelands.com Welcome Fermanagh is an ideal holiday destination for all the family, from adventure centres to scenic forest walks.

We also have a huge range of accommodation in the area from 5* hotels & castles to self-catering cottages or caravan parks. So whatever type of break you are looking for you’ll find the perfect place to stay for you and your family in our accommodation guide which can be found on our website: fermanaghlakelands.com

Plan your perfect family break away in the Lakelands, we’ve got an excellent range of restaurants, museums, activity centres, parks and beautiful scenery throughout the county. We’ve got all the inspiration you need in this guide to keep the whole family entertained on your holiday, even on a rainy day! Whether you are looking for adventure, learning experiences, a fun day out or a bit of relaxation, you’ll find it all in the Fermanagh Lakelands.

2 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism 4 Budget Days Out 6 Picnic Areas & Play Areas 8 Rainy Days 10 Activity Centres 12 Boat Trips 13 Cruiser & Boat Hire 13 Boat Hire 14 Walking & Cycling 17 Equestrian 18 Leisure Centres 19 Angling 20 Golf 20 Visitor Attractions 25 Farms & Organic Centres 26 National Trust in Fermanagh

Family Friendly Guide | 3 Great Days Out... that won’t cost a penny

Take a Visit a Railway Picnic in Museum with the Forest a difference

Lough Navar has Headhunters Barber Shop a scenic 7 mile drive leading to a 5 Darling Street, magnificent view point T: (028) 6632 7488 giving spectacular www.headhuntersmuseum.com views over . Picnic areas, A trip to Headhunters Barber car parking facilities, Shop & Railway Museum is like view-points & short taking a remarkable journey into walks are all available the past bringing the golden age free of charge. of the railway vividly to life. Why not combine your visit with a unique opportunity to have your Feed the hair professionally styled in the Ducks most nostalgic surroundings. at the Round ‘O’ Quay, Enniskillen

4 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism You don’t have to ‘break the budget’ to have a great day out in Fermanagh...

Take a wander Climb Coles through a Monument Sculpture Garden Forthill, Enniskillen T: 028 6632 3110 Beside Sacred Heart Church, Lisnarick Road, Started in 1845, it is built in memory of Sir See the unique collection of G. Lowry Cole G.C.B. & wooden sculptures carved took 12 years to build. A out of Irish Oak, located in series of 108 spiral steps the centenary garden in leading to panoramic Irivnestown. The Devenish views of Enniskillen. figures include carvings of saints & scholars and are the work of Lithuanian Admission is FREE. Jonas Raiskas. The garden Children to be is open to the public, free of accompanied by adults. charge & well worth a visit! Open: Mid April - September 1.30pm - 3.00pm Daily

Family Friendly Guide | 5 Picnic & Play Areas in Fermanagh

Enniskillen Picnic Areas Round O’, Forthill, Enniskillen Castle, Broadmeadow Play Areas Lakeland Forum & Round O’

6 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Picnic Area Play Area

Family Friendly Guide | 7 Rainy Days

Cookery courses for children at Belle Isle Cookery School

Belle Isle Cookery School , Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, Northern BT94 5HG

T: 028 6638 7231 E: [email protected] www.belle-isle.com/cookery-school.htm

Give your children a completely ‘hands on’ cooking experience and watch them blossom into capable chefs! Unlike adults, children have little fear of techniques and ingredients. Once they have been shown the complete recipe by our tutor, they will have the opportunity of making the recipe themselves from scratch in teams of two. Recipes might include home-made pasta, chicken pot pies and orange and basil sponge. Suitable for ages 8+

The Kitchen Academy

32 Paget Lane, Enniskillen, BT74 7HT

T: 028 6632 8868 www.thekitchenacademy.net

Cookery Courses available for Birthday Parties. Give the kids a great day out & Join Chef Joe Kelly for a pizza, cupcake or tea party.

8 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Don’t let a bit of rain spoil your break in the Lakelands... we have plenty of fun activities for families & kids to enjoy if the rain comes. Our list of activities & attractions offer a wide range for all ages, you’ll be well-prepared if the weather changes.

Here’s a selection of ideas for in-door attractions and activities to keep the kids entertained on those not so sunny days!

Castle Island Create your

State of The Art Childrens very own Indoor Play Area. Suitable for children up to 12yrs Teddy Bear old. Fantastic themed play Bear Essentials equipment with three levels Tirnawannagh, to explore. Separate baby , Co. area & parents can relax in the Tower Bistro. Birthday T: (00353)499523461 Parties & Group sessions T: (00353)877610537 (alt) are also catered for. E: [email protected] www.bearessentials.ie Carron House, Quay Pass Enniskillen, BT74 6AG Bear Essentials Workshops promise a creative, T: 028 6634 0600 communicative and E: [email protected] enjoyable experience for www.castleisland.co.uk all participants. Kids take all their creations in crafts and samples from baking Enniskillen & cooking home with them and of course they Omniplex will keep their hand-made Mohair teddy bear forever. Raceview Factory Courses range from crafts Road, Enniskillen & bear-making to cookery T: 0871 7 200 400 and are suitable for all www.omniplex.ie ages, groups & families.

For a full list of current shows please see website, or contact the Tourist Information Centre on T: (028) 6632 3110 or refer to the local newspapers.

Family Friendly Guide | 9 Activity Centres Corralea Activity Centre Ltd

Upper Lough MacNean, , Co. Fermanagh T: (028) 6638 6123 E: [email protected] www.activityireland.com

Water sports & Outdoor activity Centre offering: canoeing, water trampoline, surfing, windsurfing, caving, climbing, archery and much more. Self-catering accommodation also available on site. Suitable for families, groups & individuals, weekend & midweek breaks available from September to June. Suitable for ages 7+

10 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Share Holiday Village

Smith’s Strand, , Co. Fermanagh T: (028) 6772 2122 E: [email protected] www.sharevillage.org

Ideal for water-sports & outdoor activities including kayaking, canoeing, climbing, dinghy sailing, windsurfing and many indoor activities. Share offers excellent rates for groups, families and kids and also has on site accommodation making it ideal for families and large groups. Suitable for ages 6+

Todd’s Leap Centre

Ballygawley, Co. Tyrone T: (028) 8556 7170 E: [email protected] www.toddsleap.com

Irelands No. 1 Activity Centre specialising in youth events, team building & corporate entertainment. Activities include: Ireland’s longest zip line, the world famous Hill Rally Stage, paintball, off road driving, quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, archery, climbing wall and much more. Restaurant & cosy log cabins on site. For groups of 2-200. Suitable for ages 8+

Ultimate Water Sports

Castle Archdale Marina, Lisnarick, Co. Fermanagh T: 07808 736818 E: [email protected] www.ultimatewatersports.co.uk

Individuals, families and groups welcome. Activities include: banana boat, inflatable rides, water skiing, wakeboarding, canoe, kayak, water trampoline etc. Packages designed to your requirements. On-site water sports equipment shop.

Family Friendly Guide | 11 Boat Trips Erne Tours Brook Park, Enniskillen T: (028) 6632 2882 www.ernetoursltd.com 56-seater waterbus offering tours to Devenish Island Monaastic Site. Public sailings during Easter, May Bank Holiday & daily throughout Summer season. Guided tours available Easter to the end of September. Saturday evening dinner cruise also available.

The Inishcruiser Share Holiday Village, Smith’s Strand, Lisnaskea T: (028) 6772 2122 www.sharevillage.org Cruise the historic and beautiful shores of Lough Erne. Share's Inishcruiser is available for Private Hire & Public Cruises, Open air viewing deck to see beautiful & historic Crom Castle, Gad & Inish Rath Islands. Fully wheelchair accessible. Runs from Easter - Oct.

Lady of the Lake Tours T: (028) 6862 2200 www.manorhouseresorthotel.com The Lady of the Lake is a luxurious air conditioned cruiser providing a superb venue for tours, corporate events, conferences and parties for up to 56 people. Enjoy a 3 course seated meal, Hot/Cold snacks & finger food on board. Runs daily during summer months.

Lough Erne Canoe Trail Countryside Access & Activities Network T: (028) 9030 3930 www.canoeni.com Paddle the award winning 50km Lough Erne Canoe route. A comprehensive waterproof guide & website are available to give practical advice on everything required for an enjoyable experience.

12 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Cruiser & Boat Hire With more than 700km of rivers, lakes and canals, Fermanagh is the ideal location for boating holidays and days out. Marina Lisnarick T: (028) 6862 1156 www.castlearchdaleboathire.com Boat Hire (full & half day), also bicycles, pedal-carts & fishing rod Hire.

Carrybridge Emerald Star Boat Company T: (00353) 719 623 710 T: (028) 6638 7034 www.emeraldstar.ie E: robert_mcclean@ Cruiser Hire. btconnect.com Cruiser Hire. Erne Tours Carrickcraft Brook Park, Enniskillen T: (028) 6632 2882 T: (028) 3834 4993 www.ernetoursltd.com www.cruise-ireland.com Day boats available for Hire. Cruiser Hire. Corraquill Cruising Marina T: (028) 6774 8712 T: (028) 6774 8590 www.corraquill.co.uk www.knockninnyhouse.com Traditional Dutch Barge Hire. Day Boat Hire available.

Crom Estate National Trust, Manor House Marine T: (028) 6773 8118 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Killadeas 17ft open boats available T: (028) 6862 8100 to Hire from the Visitor www.manormarine.com Centre at Crom. Day Boats & Cruiser Hire.

Riversdale Barge Holidays T: (00353) 7196 44122 www.riversdalebargeholidays.com Holiday Barges for Hire.

Family Friendly Guide | 13 Walking & Cycling Bike Blessingbourne Forest Parks

Blessingbourne Estate, Forest Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone Park has gardens, walks, T: (028) 89521188 picnics sites & toilets. www.blessingbourne.com Lough Navar includes a scenic drive leading to a Challenge yourself to an magnificent viewpoint exhilarating 6 km Mountain over Lower Lough Erne. Bike Trail set in the beautiful Castle Caldwell is a nature grounds of the scenic reserve with trails & walks. Blessingbourne Country Castle Archdale Country Estate. Launched in June Park also has a nature 2011 as ’s reserve with trails, marina, premier Mountain Bike picnic sites, shop, restaurant venue, Blessingbourne & toilets. Families can also offers testing single track try out the 6 mile cycle riding & family friendly route route which weaves its way combinations. Warm up on through 230 acres of mature the fabulous Pump Track at forest situated on the shores the head of the trail before of Lower Lough Erne. you head off to explore this 550 acre country estate.

Enniskillen Ecotrail Kingfisher Cycle Trail

T: (028) 6632 5050 E: [email protected] E: grainne.oconnor@ www.cycletoursireland.com fermanagh.gov.uk www.fermanagh.gov.uk Over 300 miles of mapped & signposted cycle trails in the Enjoy the Enniskillen Town Fermanagh & Leitrim region. Ecotrail & Permanent From rolling hills, to country Orienteering Course, lanes to Atlantic Coast, enabling young people to the trail has something enjoy a quality learning for all tastes. Suitable for experience in the ‘outdoor independent or group classroom’ of the country travel. Accommodation side & seek to promote packages also available. knowledge & understanding of, & responsibility for the local, natural & built environment.

14 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Corralea Activity Centre

Belcoo T: (028) 6638 6123 E: [email protected] www.activityireland.com

Corralea Activity Centre is in the heart of the rugged mountainous uplands and the gentle rolling lowlands of counties Fermanagh and Cavan and central to one of the largest forests in Ireland and the Global Geopark. Experience our new on-site purpose built bike trail and pump track. All Mountain Biking trips are led by a qualified Trail Leader.

Bike Hire at , National Trust

T: (028) 6634 8249 www.nationaltrust.org

Hire a bike at Florence Court. Our partners ‘Wildflower Bike Hire’ will be on site throughout the season with a fleet of bicycles for hire. There are a number of circular paths to explore in the adjoining forest park, passing by the Lady’s well, and the world famous ‘Florence Court Yew’. If you are feeling more adventurous, the Glen Wood trail takes you deeper into the forest, with rewarding views over the estate and the surrounding countryside.

Family Friendly Guide | 15 Lough Navar View Point Lough Navar is a must see for any visitor to Fermanagh. There are spectacular views over Lough Erne, Bay, The Blue Stack & Sperrin Mountains. It rises to the top of the Magho cliffs at a height of 1,000 ft. Families can enjoy the seven mile scenic forest drive, other features include picnic areas, parking facilities viewpoints & short walks. Accessible via or A46 Belleek/Enniskillen Road.

Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Marlbank Scenic Loop, Florencecourt, Co. Fermanagh Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark encompasses 18,000 hectares of the rugged mountainous uplands & the gentle rolling lowlands of counties Fermanagh & Cavan. Taking in the world famous Marble Arch Showcave, the Geopark showcases some of the finest natural landscapes in Ireland & offers a window into the area’s 650 million year past. The Geopark includes numerous sites throughout Fermanagh & Cavan many of which are open to the public. All of the sites provide for a variety of interest including geology, folklore, history, archaeology, wildlife & outdoor recreational activities such as walking & cycling.

Enjoy Cycle Touring in Ireland's Beautiful North West Trail www.northwest-trail.com The North West Trail is a 326km circular cycle route through counties Donegal, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Leitrim, and Sligo in the North West of Ireland. Travelling through a wide variety of scenic landscapes, utilising quiet country roads with some traffic free sections, mostly in urban areas. The route enjoys dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean, with scenic cycling in remote uplands and through rural towns and villages passing through the main towns of Enniskillen, Sligo, Donegal, Lifford, Strabane and Omagh.

16 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Equestrian Drumbaragh Stables

Baragh House, Baragh Road, T: (028) 6638 9708

Trekking, pony camps, lessons, livery & training. Fantastic animals that are quiet & well trained. We accommodate those aged 4yrs & upwards, from beginners to the more advanced. We aim to provide a professional service at a reasonable cost.

The Forest Stables

100 Coonen Road, Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone T: (028) 8952 1991 M: 07832 012342

BHS approved riding school & trekking centre, boasting some of the best routes in Ireland through beautiful countryside. Quiet animals to suit beginners as well as schooled horses for advanced riders. Prices start from £10.

Necarne Castle

College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise, Irvinestown T: (028) 6862 1919 www.cafre.ac.uk

An education facility in an idyllic woodland estate on the edge of Irvinestown with extensive equestrian facilities. Open for group bookings (Accommodation for Groups of 20 or more only available June-August).

Family Friendly Guide | 17 Leisure Centres Bawnacre Centre

Castle Street, Irvinestown T: (028) 6862 1177 www.bawnacrecentre.com

Tennis & Leisure facilities… Get Fit! Have Fun with plenty of activities for all the family! Enjoy tennis, badminton, Training Zone, pool, table tennis or organise your own team to use the large sports hall, grass or synthetic pitches & play park. Community events all round and new 3G playing pitch available.

Fermanagh Lakeland Forum

Broadmeadow, Enniskillen T: (028) 6632 4121 www.lakelandforum.com

Get fit at the Forum! Facilities include indoor heated swimming pool, 6 playing fields, 3G pitch, hi-tech fitness suite, soft play area, outdoor children’s playzone & a large main hall for indoor soccer, table tennis, badminton, new age kurling & boccia. A range of classes including gymnastics, aerobics, spinning & swimming are available.

SHARE Fitness

Smith’s Strand, Lisnaskea T: (028) 6772 2122 www.sharevillage.org

SHARE Fitness is our state of the art leisure suite including gym, swimming pool with ramped access, sauna, steam-room & health club. Based on the shores of Upper Lough Erne, SHARE Fitness is an ideal spot for families. A range of classes are available including yoga, Aerobics, Aqua Aerobics, Pilates, Boxercise, Swimming Lessons, Summer Schemes & Mother Toddler classes. Temporary & Private Membership rates are available.

18 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Angling

The Fermanagh Lakelands is a haven for anglers. With its abundance of Loughs & rivers, our waters offer game anglers the opportunity to fish for salmon as well as stocked rainbow & brown trout. The famous sonaghan, ferox & gilaroo can also be found in these diverse waters. For more information on fishing in Fermanagh & a full list of angling shops and centres go to fermanaghlakelands.com

Family Friendly Guide | 19 Golf Ashwoods Golf Centre Sligo Road, Enniskillen T: (028) 6632 5321

Castle Hume Golf Club Belleek Road, Enniskillen T: (028) 6632 7077 www.castlehumegolf.com

Enniskillen Golf Club Castle Road, Enniskillen T: (028) 6632 5250 www.enniskillengolfclub.com

The Faldo Academy, Lough Erne Resort Belleek Road, Enniskillen T: (028) 6634 5766 www.lougherneresort.com

Visitor Attractions

Aughakillymaude Mummers Centre

Derrylin T: (028) 6774 2727 E: [email protected]

Aughakillymaude's Mummers Centre boasts an intricate display of detailed mumming sculptures of Ireland and abroad that recite nonsensical mumming rhymes, a photographic exhibition on mumming, a wicker man effigy and video documentary on mumming bonfire rituals. Groups/Schools can participate in straw craft and mask making workshops. Learn traditional straw-craftwork with experienced straw-craftsmen, create simple straw dolls, masks or saint brigid’s cross. Have your group get dressed up in full costume & being shown how to enact a mummer character in the mummers play.

20 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism The Buttermarket

Enniskillen Craft & Design Centre, Down Street, Enniskillen. T: (028) 6635 3117

The Buttermarket Craft & Design Courtyard comprises of sixteen art and craft units, a coffee shop and a gift shop, housed in the restored early 19th century dairy market. The Buttermarket's unique position in the heart of Enniskillen makes it the central focus for the thriving craft industry in Fermanagh. The buildings have been beautifully renovated and house such diverse crafts as pottery, fly-tying, ceramics, handmade jewellery, textiles, picture framing and original art. Soak up the relaxed atmosphere of the Buttermarket surrounded by a feast of contemporary and inspirational gifts, from the shops, studios and galleries of some of Ireland's top crafts people and artists.

Belleek Pottery mimo:make Craft Shop Belleek T: (028) 6865 9300 The Buttermarket, www.belleek.ie Enniskillen T: (028) 6632 3837 Established www.mimomake.co.uk in 1857 Belleek Inspiring Craft shop Pottery has stocking a wonderful range become of handcrafted items, one of materials & gifts. Now Ireland’s running craft workshops for most adults & kids. Craft activities popular tourist attractions. include jewellery making, Open all year, facilities felting, card making, picture include guided tours, frames and mirrors, pottery tearooms, showroom, painting etc. We can also museum and audio visual provide craft kits for kids theatre. Admission is £4 with everything included for adults, £2 for seniors to complete their own craft and free for children U-12. project which they can take home with them.

Family Friendly Guide | 21 Visitor Attractions Enniskillen Castle Museums

Castle Barracks, Enniskillen T: (028) 6632 5000 www.enniskillencastle.co.uk

Enniskillen Castle Museums have a variety of events throughout the year which cater to a family audience. The museum collections reflect Fermanagh's history, culture and environment. The Castle once home of the Gaelic Chieftains & 17th Century Watergate offers changing exhibitions, crafts, lectures, storytelling, guided tours, living history events and much more.

The Inniskillings Museum, also part of the Castle, offers visitors fine displays of weapons, vehicles, uniforms, medals & silver, along with inspiring stories of soldiers. There is also an AV ‘virtual tour’ for visitors with a disability.

Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark

Florencecourt T: (028) 6634 8855 www.marblearchcavesglobalgeopark.com

The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is host to one of Europe's finest showcaves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers. Offering daily guided tours during Easter and from June to September, visitors can also enjoy an underground boat ride. Shop, restaurant, AV theatre are present on site. Workbooks & guided education programmes are also available. The visitor centre also includes an exhibition about the wider geopark in counties Fermanagh & Cavan. The recent addition of the Global Geopark offers a wide range of family friendly activities & events all year round including nature trails, treasure hunts, guided walks, canoe trips, story-telling & much more.

22 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Glenview Folk Museum

Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim T: (00353) 7196 44157 www.glenview-house.com

Features a private collection of over 7,000 antique, historical & novel items. On display is an impressive street scene with a variety of shops including a pub. The collection also contains Tradesmen’s tools, household items, churns, lamps, coins & vintage transport. Guided tours given.

Eagles Flying/ Irish Raptor Research Centre

Ballymote, Co. Sligo T: (00353) 71 9189310 www.eaglesflying.com

This is the perfect attraction for all the family. Excitement, fun, photo opportunities & much more at affordable prices. Experience Eagles, Owls, Hawks & Vultures flying right over your head or landing next to you. Ireland’s largest Bird of Prey Centre offers incomparable experiences. More than 100 birds of prey, some of them with a wingspan of 3 meters. Other attractions include bird shows, guided tours, parkland walks & a pet-zoo. Closed from Nov - April.

Family Friendly Guide | 23 Visitor Attractions

Sheelin Irish Lace Ulster American Museum & Lace Shop Folk Park

Bellanaleck, Enniskillen Castletown, Omagh T: (028) 6634 8052 T: (028) 8224 3292 www.antiqueirishlace.co.uk www.nmni.com

Award winning Antique Irish Immerse yourself in the Lace Museum, all the lace world famous story of dates from between 1850 Irish emigration at the to 1900. Items on display museum that brings it include several wedding to life. Experience the dresses, wedding veils, adventure that takes you shawls, parasols, collars, from the thatched cottages bonnets & christening of Ulster, on board a full gowns. Sheelin antiques scale emigrant sailing ship specialise in selling Irish leading to the log cabins lace and linens. There’s also of the American Frontier. The Sheelin Restaurant Meet an array of costumed on site, a 200 year old characters on your way thatched building offering with traditional crafts to lunches, evening meals show, tales to tell and food and refreshments. Shop to share. The folk park open all year. Museum holds a variety of family open March - Oct. friendly events throughout the year including music, entertainment & live history events.

24 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Farms & Organic Centres Orchard Acre Farm

Lisnarick, Irvinestown T: (028) 6862 1066 www.orchardacrefarm.com

Tap into your creative side with a range of classes at Orchard Acre. We offer classes in cooking, gardening & craft all year round. We host regular gourmet food events & garden tours, a perfect day out for all the family.

The Organic Centre

Rossinver, Co. Leitrim T: (00353) 71 98 54338 www.organiccentre.ie

Demonstration organic gardens with seven polytunnels, an orchard, outdoor gardens, ornamental beds, a woodland and an Eco Shop. Special event days take place throughout the year to demonstrate organic gardening skills and encourage families and individuals to grow their own food.

Family Friendly Guide | 25 in Fermanagh Enniskillen Themed Tours The Scullery

Take a trip back to 1891 as you The Scullery at Castle visit Castle Coole, the setting Coole has recently for the coming of age party for been opened and is Amar, Viscount Corry. Enjoy located at the top of the a guided tour of the house by Servants Tunnel in the either the footman or maid basement of the house. which is themed around the It is a room filled with preparations for the party, and lots of fun activities feel the buzz of excitement that and challenges for is building amongst both the kids to enjoy, and also upstairs and downstairs staff to learn a bit more as they get ready to welcome about what would gentry from across the country have happened in the to the home of which they are basement when there so proud. The tour concludes in were a whole army of the impressive basement, as it servants working there. is brought to life by costumed members of the staff who are busily getting ready for the party. Crom Newtownbutler

Bird Hide

A Bird Hide has been introduced this season at Crom, to allow visitors to view the spectacular wildlife of this 2,000 acre nature reserve. The Great Crested Glebe, Herons, and the very secretive and colourful Water Rail are amongst some of the beautiful birds which you may be lucky enough to see on the shores of Derrymacrow Lough.

For more information on all of the National Trust properties & events go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk

26 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Florence Court Rock Hound Room

The 3rd was a keen geologist with a particular interest in collecting fossils. The Rock Hound room is the newest addition to Florence Court, a place where families can have a go at a whole range of fun activities based around the 3rd Earls collection.

Children’s Tours Tracker Packs There is more fun for the Tracker Packs are available family as they have the from Visitor Reception, and opportunity to take a tour contain a whole variety especially designed for of different activities and children. The tour is based trails for children to do around ‘The Breeching of outside in the grounds Young Arthur’, which is of the estate. The perfect the time when little boys way to spend an hour or start wearing trousers two, the packs are filled instead of dresses. Young with all you need to enjoy Arthur’s nanny will show the outdoors and discover you around the house, more about the nature that and children will be able to lives at Florence Court. play with some of Arthur’s toys and help out in the kitchen with the preparation of his birthday cake.

Opening times vary throughout the year - please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Family Friendly Guide | 27 MARBLE ARCH CAVES GLOBAL GEOPARK

Marble Arch Caves are one of Europe’s finest showcaves allowing you to explore a fascinating natural underground world of rivers, winding passages & lofty chambers both by boat and foot. The Geopark has a host of nature sites and walking trails amongst beautiful countryside for you to enjoy in and in neighbouring .

Open 7 days a week from mid March until the end of September. Other Geopark sites open all year round.

Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Marlbank Scenic Loop, Florencecourt, County Femanagh Northern Ireland BT92 1EW Tel: +44 (0) 2866 348855 Fax: +44 (0) 2866 348928 E-mail: [email protected] www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com