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GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL HISTORY • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVEGoing Green In FermanaghA fabulous way to engage in some of Fermanagh’s wide range of activities which supportthe ethos of eco-tourism, enjoying the beautiful landscape of the area without harmingthe environment.In the morning get creative at Orchard Acre Barn 1 near Irvinestown, Fermanagh’s onlyEco Barn and an oasis of tranquillity. Following refreshments on arrival, you can choose froma range of great courses, like creative craft, cookery, green living, gardening, beauty, andbasket weaving. You can tailor activities to suit your group’s requirements.Next head to Enniskillen for some lunch and shopping – visit The Buttermarket Craft andDesign Centre 2 and watch local artists and crafts people at work. Don’t forget to pick upsome renowned local Fermanagh Black Bacon from O’Doherty’s, Enniskillen’s prizewinningbutcher who raise their pigs in idyllic conditions on one of the islands in Lough Erne.There are numerous enticing restaurants, coffee shops and bars in the town to enjoya spot of lunch.In the afternoon unwind at Blaney Spa & Yoga Centre 3, with a massage or yoga or justrelax in their hot tub or sauna. This tour would suit smaller groups.TO BOOK CONTACTFermanagh Tourist Information Centre T: (028) 6632 3110 E: tic@fermanagh.gov.ukVisit contacts1Orchard Acre FarmMoynaghan North Road,Lisnarick, Irvinestown,Co. Fermanagh, BT94 1LQ.(028) 6862 10662The Buttermarketcraft & design centreDown Street, Enniskillen,Co. Fermanagh, BT74 7DU.(028) 6632 31173Blaney Spa & Yoga CentreInnishbeg, Blaney,Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh,BT93 7EP.(028) 6864 1525WHILE YOU’RE IN THE AREAEating Out - The Manor House Hotel; Scoffs Restaurant; Blakes of the Hollow.Retail therapy - Enniskillen Town Centre; Erneside Shopping Centre.Extending your visit - Belleek Pottery; Sheelin Lace Museum; Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark.your day outAt a glance6-7HOURS178For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsOrchard Acre Farm
GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL History • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HeritaGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVEReawaken the pastReawaken the past at Florence Court house, one of the most charming and beautifulGeorgian mansions in Northern Ireland. On this fascinating upstairs downstairs tour thepast is brought back to life as you discover the stories of the Cole family, their staff andthe working estate.On arrival at Florence Court 1 you will be greeted by a member of the National Trust team.Groups can enjoy a general tour of this beautiful 18th century house or choose one of thespecial interest tours - ‘Power and Politics’, ‘The Gentleman Farmer’, or ‘Upstairs Dramasand Downstairs Tales’. House tours take approximately one hour.Afterwards, you can explore this most beautiful of Irish estates, set against the spectacularbackdrop of the Cuilcagh mountains. All around are fascinating reminders of the estate’sindustrial heritage, like the Blacksmith’s Forge, Carpenter’s Workshop and Sawmill, whilea stroll in the forest will bring you to the famous Florence Court Yew Tree, from which all Irishyew trees are descended!There are many delightful places to enjoy a few moments of blissful tranquillity in the walledgarden and summer house, or you could spend some time browsing the gift shop andsecond hand bookshop. Don’t miss the award-winning Stables Tea Room which offers arange of delicious home baked snacks and lunch options.Please note that wheelchair access is only to the ground floor in the main house. However,a virtual tour is available in the visitor reception area to view the first floor and basement rooms.TO BOOK CONTACTAngela Chestnutt, National Trust T: (028) 6634 8264E: angela.chestnutt@nationaltrust.org.uk (booking is essential)Visit contact1Florence CourtFlorence Court,Co. Fermanagh,BT92 1DB.(028) 6634 8249WHILE YOU’RE IN THE AREAEating Out - Sheelin Tea Room; Custom House; Café Merlot.Retail therapy - The Buttermarket Craft & Design Centre; Erneside Shopping Centre.Extending your visit - Belleek Pottery; Castle Coole; Crom Estate; Devenish Island;Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark.your day outAt a glance3-4HOURSGroup15 minsize180For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsflorence court
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