Castle Archdale Country Park

*Please note that the Youth Hostel is closed until further notice*

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Castle Archdale Courtyard

This beautiful country park is situated about 10 miles north west of Enniskillen and extends to cover 230 acres along the shores of Lower Lough Erne.

Castle Archdale is based on the demesne of the Archdale Manor House, which was built in 1773, of which now only the courtyard buildings remain.

To make the most of your visit, be sure not to miss the Archdale centre in the corner of the main courtyard. Our exhibitions will help you to understand our efforts to conserve this beautiful part of Fermanagh.


Education

If you are planning a visit or looking for educational resources on this site, please visit this page.

Facilities include:


  • Countryside Centre & Museum
  • Tea rooms (seasonal opening)
  • "Castle Archdale at War" Exhibition and Farm Machinery Display
  • Red deer enclosure
  • Wildfowl ponds
  • Nature trail
  • Butterfly garden and wildflower meadow
  • Orienteering
  • Toilets
  • Car and Coach Parking

Lough Erne, Castle ArchdaleBoats are available for hire for those wishing to explore the nearby islands, some of which are National Nature Reserves. Pony trekking and bicycle hire are also available.

The region is abundant in historical features, with many monastic sites such as Devenish and White Island.

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".

Access & Booking

Open daily Easter - end September from 9am to 9pm
October - Easter from 9am to 5pm.

Countryside Centre is open daily Easter - end September from 10am to 6pm
October - Easter from 12pm to 4pm Sundays only.

For educational visits, please call the number below to arrange.

Contact Us

Castle Archdale Country Park,
Irvinestown,
Co. Fermanagh,
BT94 1PP

Tel: (02868) 621 588
Fax: (02868) 621 375

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 animals.
  • The 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.