Enniskillen Castle Museums
| County: | Co. Fermanagh |
| Tel: | 028-6632 5000 |
| Email: | castle@fermanagh.gov.uk |
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 audio-visual programmes and a rolling programme of special exhibitions. The newly refurbished Castle Keep contains the Inniskilling Museum and the medieval Maguires display.
Our permanent galleries contain award-winning displays on Fermanagh's history, wildlife and landscape and a rolling programme of special exhibitions throughout the year featuring art, archaeology, local history and cultural heritage. There are several different buildings located within the Enniskillen Castle complex and each building is devoted to a part of the story of the castle and the county.
General Information
| Address: | Castle Barracks, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 7HL |
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| Telephone; | 028-6632 5000 |
| Email: | castle@fermanagh.gov.uk |
| Website: | http://www.enniskillencastle.co.uk |
| Location: | Located in Enniskillen town, withing walking distance of bus depot and shops |
| Season: | All Year |
| Tours: | Max No: 120 Duration: 1 hour Languages: English |
| Booking Contact: | Catherine Scott |
| Manager: | Sarah McHugh |
| Average Visit Length: | 1 hour |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: Stg£4 Child: Stg£3 Family: Stg£11 |
| Audio Visual: | Seating: 40, Duration: 20 minutes |
| Exhibition: | Permanent displays are of Fermanagh’s long history, folklife and development of Enniskillen Castle. |
| Restaurant: | No |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Information Guide: | English, French, German, Spanish & Italian |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Disabled access to all buildings except 1st and 2nd floor of Castle keep |
Opening Times
March & November:
Mon: 14.00 - 17.00 / Tue - Fri: 10.00 - 17.00 / Sat & Sun: Closed
Apr - Jun & Sept - Oct:
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
Virtual Visit
Want to take a Virtual Visit of Enniskillen Castle? You can see what many attractions are like before visiting with this 360 degree view! Click on the button below to see:
Exhibitions at Enniskillen Castles Museum
Fermanagh Museum - The County Museum’s award winning displays ‘Country People, Country Places: The Making of a Landscape’ give an insight into Fermanagh’s natural history, archaeology and rural lifestyle. The Inniskillings Museum, housed in the Castle Keep, covers the history of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. It features a wide range of uniforms, weapons, regimental memorabilia and medals, including eight Victoria Crosses awarded during World War 1 and the bugle that sounded in 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. Castle Keep: The Keep incorporates the remains of the original medieval castle of the Maguires
Education
Enniskillen Castle prides itself on its well established and award winning education service. Undertake a fully guided tour of the castle/museum or a specific curriculum linked education programme, such as:
• Life in Early/Prehistoric Times
• Vikings
• Life in Medieval Ireland
• New Settlers in the Early 17th Century (Plantation)
• Life in the Recent Past (1930s-1950s)
• World War Two
• Accessing Art
• Leisure and Tourism - Enniskillen Castle case study
A programme may combine handling collections, artefacts, re-enactment, displays, role-play, replicas and interactive CD Rom. The service provides worksheets, clipboards and all materials required for your visit*, and there is the added bonus of lunch room and coach parking. The service has a ‘direct teaching’ approach so that you can relax while Museum staff present the programme to your group.*subject to availability
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