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Description:
If you are looking for stately grandeur then Castle Coole is a rare treat. Surrounded by its stunning landscape park on the edge of Enniskillen, this majestic 18th century home of the Earls of Belmore, designed by James Wyatt, was created to impress. The surrounding wooded landscape park sloping down to Lough Coole is ideal for long walks.
• One of Ireland's greatest neo-classical houses
• Exquisitely awe-inspiring beauty with rich decoration, furnishings and furniture
• Sumptuous Regency interior includes State Bedroom prepared for George IV
• Unusual servant's tunnel
• Historic landscape park, ideal for family walks
• Musical events held in the Great Hall and gardens throughout the year
Visitor facilities –
Historic house: Park: Shop: Refreshments: Guided tours: Suitable for picnics: Country walk: Programme of events: Access for visitors with disability: Facilities for families: Learning: Dogs welcome on leads in grounds/garden only: Available for functions.
Take a virtual tour of Castle Coole, County Fermanagh.
Last tour 1 hour before closing.
Tea Room & Shop Open as per House and close at 5:30pm.
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Directions from Town:
Bus: Ulsterbus No. 261 between Belfast and Enniskillen, request stop at entrance gates.
Cycle: 1.5 miles from NCN route 91, signs from Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen.
Boat: Public jetty at Ardhowen Theatre opposite Estate gates.
Car: On A4, 1.5 miles from Enniskillen, on main Enniskillen to Belfast road.
Drive time: Enniskillen 5 minutes, Belfast 1.5 hours, Dublin 2.5 hours.
Opening times:
2010
Grounds:
1 Jan - 28 Feb: 10am - 4pm daily
1 Mar - 31 Oct: 10am - 7pm daily
1 Nov - 31 Dec: 10am - 4pm daily
House:
13 Mar - 31 May: 11am - 5pm weekends, bank holidays and public holidays
2 Apr - 11 Apr: 11am - 5pm daily (Easter)
1 - 20 Jun: 11am - 5pm daily except Thu
1 Jul - 31 Aug: 11am - 5pm weekends only
1 - 30 Sep: 11am - 5pm weekends only
Last tour 4pm.
Tea room & gift shop open as per house.
Prices:
2010
Grounds: car £3.50
House Tour: Gift Aid Admission / Standard Admission
Adult: £5.50 / £5
Child: £2.50 / £2.27
Family: £13.50 / £12.27
Group: £4.50
Group outside normal hours: £7
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