Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland

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GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL HISTORY • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • nature • ACTIVEUnderground And OvergroundExperience two of the best–loved attractions In Fermanagh – the MarbleArch Caves Global Geopark and Florence Court house and estate – in one day.The tour starts with a visit to the magnificent Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark 1,the only cave system in Northern Ireland open to the public. It’s a unique chance toexplore this fascinating natural underworld of rivers, waterfall, winding passages and loftychambers. The 1½ hour tour of the caves also features a magical underground boat journey.Next visit the National Trust property of Florence Court 2, just a ten-minute drive fromthe caves, one of the most charming and beautiful Georgian houses in Ireland. Famousfor its magnificent Rococo plasterwork, Florence Court was the home of the Cole family,descendants of William Cole who founded Enniskillen during the Plantation. Following atour of the delightful house, packed with fascinating historical features, you can explore itsstunning demesne with extensive gardens, blacksmith’s forge, sawmill, waterwheel,eel bridge and ice-house.Please note there are a lot of steps in the caves and that warm clothing and sensible walkingshoes are required. Cave tours can be reduced after heavy rainfall; it’s always best to ring onthe morning prior to your visit to confirm your booking.TO BOOK CONTACTLakeland Tours T: (028) 8954 1646 E: ian@lakelandtours.co.ukVisit contactsVisit contacts1Marble Arch CavesGlobal GeoparkMarlbank Scenic Loop,Florence Court,Co. Fermanagh, BT92 1EW.(028) 6634 88552Florence CourtFlorence Court,Co. Fermanagh,BT92 1DB.(028) 6634 8249WHILE YOU’RE IN THE AREAEating Out - Café at Marble Arch Caves; Stables Tea Room at Florence Court; Arch House;Customs House Country Inn.Retail therapy - Erneside Shopping Centre; Ashwood Garden Centre; The Buttermarket Craft& Design Centre.Extending your visit - Sheelin Lace Museum; Enniskillen Castle; Coles Monument; Crom Estate.your day outAt a glanceGroup size4-530-40HOURSmin-max182For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsMarble Arch Caves Global Geopark
GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL History • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HeritaGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVEBetween The BridgesDiscover the hidden secrets of Enniskillen by land and water with a guided walking tourand boat trip, followed by a visit to Castle Coole.Join a local tour guide on a stroll ‘between the bridges’ to discover the hidden secretsof Enniskillen 1, Ireland’s only island town. Learn about the remarkable characters wholived in the streets years ago and how the Maguire and Cole families shaped Enniskillen.The walking tour takes you to the most fascinating buildings and monuments in thishistoric town, like Enniskillen Castle Museums, Headhunters Railway Museum, severalchurches, the Buttermarket Craft & Design Centre, the Cenotaph, Court House and theTown Hall.After the walking tour enjoy an hour-and-a-half free time to revisit your favourite places,enjoy a delicious lunch or sample some of the local shopping.For the second part of the tour, visitors will take a boat trip on the MV Kestral 2 aroundEnniskillen and learn more about life on the lakes. Discover how Lough Erne was formedand the legend of the fairy well.The final part of the tour takes in the magnificent National Trust property of CastleCoole 3, home of the Earls of Belmore. This is one of Ireland’s finest Neo-classicalhouses set in a historic wooded landscape park. The sumptuous Regency interiorboasts an especially fine state bedroom specially prepared for George IV.TO BOOK CONTACTFermanagh Tourist Information Centre T: (028) 6632 3110 E: tic@fermanagh.gov.ukVisit contacts1LAKELAND ToursEnniskillen Airport,Trory,Enniskillen,BT94 2FP.(028) 6632 99002Mv KestralBrook Park,Enniskillen,Co. Fermanagh.(028) 6632 28823Castle CooleDublin Road,Enniskillen,Co. Fermanagh.(028) 6632 2690WHILE YOU’RE IN THE AREAEating Out - Ardhowen Theatre Restaurant; Killyhevlin Hotel; Bush Bar; Saddlers.Retail therapy - Erneside Shopping Centre; The Buttermarket Craft & Design Centre.Extending your visit - Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark; Florence Court; Devenish Island.your day outAt a glance6-7HOURSGroup20 maxsize184For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsCastle Coole
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