Fermanagh County Museum at Enniskillen Castle Museums

Enniskillen Castle
Castle Barracks
Enniskillen
Fermanagh
BT74 7HL
Northern Ireland

Website

www.enniskillencastle.co.uk

E-mail

Manager Museum Services: Sarah McHugh

castle@fermanagh.gov.uk

Telephone

028 6632 5000

028 6632 5050

Fax

028 6632 7342

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Set in Fermanagh's lakeland on the banks of the picturesque River Erne you will find Enniskillen Castle. This fine castle, once the home of the Gaelic Maguire chieftains, represents an important part of Fermanagh's rich history and heritage.
Enniskillen Castle presents an array of 19th century barracks buildings surrounding the Medieval Castle Keep; to the south with its distinctive turrets is the 17th century Watergate and to the east is the Heritage Centre built in 1992. Throughout the 16th century the junior branch of the Maguires ruled Fermanagh from Enniskillen Castle, their stronghold being captured and retaken many times by the O'Donnells, O'Neills and the English. The Heritage Centre exhibits the collections of the County Museum in award winning displays enhanced by audio visual programmes about Fermanagh's history, wildlife and landscapes. There are also special exhibitions throughout the year. The Castle Keep houses the Inniskillings Museum and displays spanning the history of the Castle and the development of Enniskillen town.

Venue type

Museum

Opening hours

October-April
Mon 14.00-17.00
Tues-Fri 10.00-17.00

May, June & September
Mon & Sat 14.00-17.00
Tues-Fri 10.00-17.00

July & August
Mon, Sat & Sun 14.00-17.00
Tues-Fri 10.00-17.00

Closed: Christmas & New Year

Admission charges

2007 - 2008

Adults: £2.95
Children: £1.95
Students & Seniors: £2.50
Families (2 adults & 3 children under 16 years): £7.95

Discounts

British Association of Friends of Museums
International Council of Museums
Museums Association

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
CD-ROM guide available
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Information point provided
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop

Children and families

Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities

Disability access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Touch exhibits
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Research and adult learning

Adult lectures and courses held
Loan service
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Library
Mail order service available
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Additional info

Full access and toilet for wheelchair users in Heritage Centre, partial access in Castle
Children's activity corner