Description:
Florence Court is a truly welcoming home, around 8 miles from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. The house, formerly the home of the Cole family, Earls of Enniskillen, is surrounded by a large area of parkland, garden and woodland, with breathtaking views to Benaughlin and the Cuilcagh Mountains. Discover many serene and beautiful corners by exploring the Pleasure Grounds and the Walled Garden in this magnificent demesne.
With it’s classical style and exquisite rococo plasterwork, Florence Court is one of Ulster's most important 18th-century houses. With it’s warm and gentle atmosphere and fine Irish furniture collection it is set against a stunning backdrop of the Cuilcagh mountains. You can enjoy glorious walks around the grounds which include a pretty walled garden and holiday cottage. Other interesting features include a sawmill, ice house and summer house.
In the gardens you will find the famous Florence Court Yew - reputedly the 'parent' of all Irish yew trees. 'Living History Tours' provide an entertaining insight into 1920s Florence Court and there is also a children’s playground and picnic area.
Directions from Town:
By Road: Eight miles south west of Enniskillen, via Sligo road and A32 Swanlibar Road, 4 miles from the Marble Arch Caves.
Bus Service: Ulsterbus 192 Enniskillen - Swanlinbar, alight Creamery Cross, 2 miles walk
Cycling: NCN91. Propoerty entrance lies on Kingfisher Trail
Opening times:
2013
Gardens & Park
1 Jan-28 Feb 10am to 4pm daily
1 Mar – 31 Oct 10am to 7pm daily
1 Nov-31 Dec 10am to 4pm daily
Adult £4.50 Child £2 Family £11
House (11am-5pm last tour 4pm)
16 Mar-28 April weekends/bank hols
29 Mar -7 April daily Easter week
1May-30 May daily except Friday
1 June-31 Aug daily
1-30 Sept daily except Friday
5-27 Oct weekends + Mon 28
27 Dec – 31 Dec daily 1-4pm (gardens & park, Colonel’s room, shop and tearoom only)
Gift Shop & Tearoom open as house
Prices:
Gift aid admission Adult £4.50, Child £2 Family £11
Gardens & Park Adult £4.50 Child £2 Family £11
Group : £5 outside normal hours £8