Castle Coole

Important notice -

Castle Coole is open for local walkers to enjoy. We advise you to book your visit in advance for busy periods such as weekends and bank holidays. Please follow NI Executive guidance to stay local. The tea-room is open for takeaway only.

Magnificent 18th-century mansion and landscape park

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More about this place

Snow capped Mournes from Murlough National Nature Reserve

What's open in Northern Ireland 

In line with NI Executive guidance, our houses, shops and visitor centres remain closed. Our outdoor spaces are open for local walkers to enjoy and cafes will offer a limited take-away service. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. The safety of our staff, volunteers, visitors and local communities remains our priority. We urge people to follow government guidance and stay local.

Please book ahead before visiting 

The parkland and toilets at Castle Coole are open. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Castle Coole (24 Apr - 25 Apr)

Sat 24 Apr 2021
11:00-15:00
Book your timed entry to visit Castle Coole.

Things to see and do this Easter

Child looks at Easter chick toy

Adventures in nature at Castle Coole 

Discover your local family-friendly trail at Castle Coole with fun activities to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate reward at the end.

A winter day at Castle Coole

Signs of Spring at Castle Coole 

Spot some early spring flowers amongst the trees at Castle Coole, like snowdrops and crocuses.

Things to discover

The Pump House at Castle Coole

Explore the estate 

With a magnificent mansion, set in a woodland park, there is much more to see on the estate, such as the Grand Yard, Ice House and Pump House.

An autumnal view of the house from the Killynure path

Lake walk at Castle Coole 

At just over one mile, the Lake Walk at Castle Coole is the perfect trail for a 'walk and talk' with family and friends. This flat route follows the historic track around Lough Coole so you won't be out of breath to enjoy the breath-taking views. With a wealth of wildlife resting in the reeds, little legs will also enjoy the sights on this enchanting walk on the edge of Enniskillen.

Inside Castle Coole

The history of Castle Coole 

Castle Coole is one of the greatest neo-classical country houses in Ireland. Built to impress by the first Earl of Belmore 1789- 97, it still has the ability to leave people in awe.

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Art and collections

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