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Top 10 things to do in County Fermanagh
Fermanagh is Northern Ireland’s lakeland, with Lough Erne, islands, caves and large country houses. It is good for boating and relaxing.
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Lough Erne
📍 EnniskillenLake, boatsA huge lake with islands, boat trips and cruises.
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Enniskillen Castle
📍 EnniskillenHistory, museumA castle on the river with museums, in the heart of town.
- 3
Marble Arch Caves
📍 FlorencecourtCaves, geoparkSpectacular show caves in a global geopark, with underground boats.
- 4
Florence Court
📍 Near EnniskillenHouse, gardensAn 18th-century house with a walled garden and woodland walks.
- 5
Crom Estate
📍 Near NewtownbutlerNature, castleAn estate on Upper Lough Erne with a castle ruin and old woods.
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Belleek Pottery
📍 BelleekCraft, toursA pottery with tours and a shop, one of the oldest in Ireland.
- 7
Devenish Island
📍 Near EnniskillenHistory, monasteryA monastic island with a round tower, reached by boat.
- 8
Castle Coole
📍 Near EnniskillenHouse, parklandA Neoclassical mansion in parkland.
- 9
Cuilcagh Boardwalk (Stairway to Heaven)
📍 FlorencecourtWalks, viewsA long boardwalk path up a bog to the mountain. Book ahead.
- 10
White Island
📍 Lower Lough ErneHistory, carvingsAn island with an early Christian church and carved figures.
Where to base yourself
Enniskillen suits the castle and the lakes. Belleek suits pottery. Florence Court suits the house and caves.
Last checked: October 2026.