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Castle Archdale Country Park

Castle Archdale Country Park

230 acre park on the shore of Lough Erne. Boat access to White Island monastic settlement. Marina, shop, museum & tea rooms. Ultimate Water Sports equipment & boat hire. Bicycle hire & pony trekking

Distance15 mins drive
Period OpenPark open everyday from 8.30am to dusk
Opening Hours

Museum and Countryside Centre:

Easter to end of June: Saturdays & Sundays 1000-1800
May Bank Holidays: 1000-1800
01 July to 30 August: 1000-1800 every day

September: Saturdays & Sundays 1000-1800

 

Ultimate Water Sports (07808 736818) - kayaking, dinghy sailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, banana boat, inflatable rides, power boat courses

Boats for hire to explore the nearby islands, some of which are National Nature Reserves

Ferry to White Island monastic settlement

Pony trekking

Bicycle hire

Castle Archdale Country Park extends to cover 230 acres along the shores of Lower Lough Erne. Features within the Park include a red deer enclosure, wildfowl ponds, nature trail, butterfly garden and wildflower meadow. To make the most of your visit, be sure not to miss the Archdale Centre, which is in the corner of the main courtyard. Here you can see various exhibitions which will help you to understand our efforts to conserve this beautiful part of Fermanagh

Evidence of the 1939-45 War can also be found throughout the park in flying-boat docks, ammunition dumps, Slit trenches, etc. This is because Lough Erne played an important role as the most westerly flying-boat station, from which aircraft protected the allied convoys from the U-Boat threat in the North Atlantic. Castle Archdale was the main base from which they flew and this is highlighted in an exhibition within the Centre entitled "Castle Archdale at War"

Facilities

  • Castle Archdale Country Park Countryside Centre
  • Displays of local wildlife and geographical/historical aspects of the park
  • Toilets
  • Car and coach parking
  • Tea rooms (seasonal opening)
  • "Castle Archdale at War" Exhibition and Farm Machinery Display
  • Varied habitats within easy reach of the centre

Getting Here

Castle Archdale Country Park is situated on the main Enniskillen to Kesh road (B82). It is well signposted and can be found 1 mile on the Enniskillen side of Lisnarick village. National Cycle Network route 91, part of the Kingfisher Trail runs through the park

The Park Code

Visitors to the Country Park should remember the Park code:

  • Protect trees, flowers and animalsThe park operates a no bins policy so litter should be taken home by visitors
  • Ensure all dogs are kept on leads and not allowed to foul paths and mown grass
  • Guard against all risk of fire
  • The Park contains some natural hazards, supervise children, especially near water
  • Cycling is only permitted on estate or vehicular roads in the Park
  • Camping is prohibited in the park except at the Group Campsite and the Caravan Site
  • Horse riding is only allowed in certain parts of the Park and is by permit only