Castle Archdale Country Park, Lisnarick, County Fermanagh BT94 1PP
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Accessibility
There are disability toilets on site, but this is not mentioned on the website's list of facilities. Likewise, general Accessibility is not described. There is some disability parking, right in front of the main site's courtyard. There is a wheelchair lift in the visitor centre.
Brief Description
The country park boasts beautiful woodland and lough shore walks, an insect garden and wildflower meadow. Castle Archdale was the main local base for military flying-boats, which hunted Nazi submarines in the North Atlantic during World WareTwo. These events are highlighted in an exhibition in the visitor centre entitled ‘Castle Archdale at War’.
Castle Archdale at War Exhibition
This explains the role played of Castle Archdale during the war and the display includes such items as old parts of aeroplanes, fuel tanks and old documents relating to the war. 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.
Farm Equipment Through the Ages Exhibition
The Museum’s collection of farm machinery and equipment presented by the farming community of Fermanagh includes e.g. ploughs, harrows, grubbers, threshing and winnowing machines - all the equipment needed for tillage in Fermanagh. Mowing machines, tedders, hay rakes, and rick shifts – tell the story of haymaking long ago. These items are on display in the arches adjacent to the lower courtyard car park.
'Our Limestone Landscapes' Exhibition
An exhibition promoting the value of Our Limestone Landscapes. The exhibition was developed to promote the value of our visually stunning limestone landscapes. This rare habitat, formed over millennia, supports a unique mix of flora and fauna. The exhibition aims to raise awareness of the threats to this habitat and the need for conservation of its biodiversity. Discover this visually stunning landscape and its unique biodiversity.
Not only is Castle Archdale a Country Park, it also has a range of other facilities for the visitor including e.g. a marina, day boat hire, watersports, White Island Ferry Service, bike and fishing rod hire, tearoom and a caravan and camp site. New Play Park and Jumping Pillow now open - £2 per person.
(Please note some facilities are seasonal)
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Address
346 Killadeas Road
Irvinestown
County Fermanagh
BT94 1PP
Location
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.
Website
Phone
(028) 6634 4803
Opening times
Country Park: Open daily except Christmas Day. Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change.
Visitor Centre & Museum: 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm. Open Sundays & Bank Holidays except Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve.
Transport:
For further travel information in Northern Ireland please see: www.translink.co.uk Or call Translink on 028 90 66 66 30
Directions
Irvinestown is 85 miles/136km southwest of Belfast. Take the M1 motorway from Belfast, continue to the end of M1 at Ballygawley, then take the A5. At the signpost for Irvinestown turn left on to the Greenmount Road and this will take you to Irvinestown. Travel time by car is approximately 1hr 35minutes.
From Irvinestown, take the Lisnarick Road, on left off Church St. Go through Lisnarick village, keep on this road and follow signs for Castle Archdale
Nearest venues
Castle Archdale is set amidst the Fermanagh lakelands, with many varied venues, with varied facilities.
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Amenities
At both Irvinestown and Enniskillen
Travel Information
For further travel information in Northern Ireland please see: www.translink.co.uk
Or call Translink on 028 90 66 66 30
Location
Nearest Venues
Castle Archdale Forest, County Fermanagh
26 metres*
Lisnarick Village, County Fermanagh
1.42 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.