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FLORENCE COURT

Enniskillen,
Co. Fermanagh
BT92 1DB
t: 028 6634 8249
e: florencecourt@nationaltrust.org.uk
w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/florence-court

There is something for all the family at this warm and welcoming 18th-century property, the former home of the Earls of Enniskillen.


The house enjoys a peaceful setting in West Fermanagh, with a dramatic backdrop of mountains and forests. This classical Irish house is brought to life on fascinating guided tours. Outside there are glorious walks to enjoy in the estate and numerous places to explore, including the ice house, sawmill and charming walled garden. Don’t miss the Rock Hound Room, where children can enjoy activities based around the third Earl’s fossil collection.

Special interest tours:

Power and Politics
Discover more on this tour about the 3rd Earl of Enniskillen, whose influence and interests stretched far beyond his estate at Florence Court. His life spanned much of the 19th century, and across the estate his industry created a sawmill, a tilery, and the garden cottage.
 Duration 1 hour

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The 'Gentleman Farmer'
Discover the life of Lord John, 5th Earl of Enniskillen, who is fondly remembered to this day as the man who oversaw a period of huge change: the transfer to the care of the Trust, the fire and restoration, two marriages, and the tragic death of his son and heir.
 Duration 1 hour.



Upstairs Dramas and Downstairs Tales
Discover the stories of Charlotte, the cultured heiress who made the rose garden, and who gave birth to nine children in 12 years; and Irene Enniskillen, who left Florence Court under mysterious circumstances in the 1920s. Meanwhile, 'below stairs' the daily life of the servants was a constant melodrama.
 Duration 1 hour.

Charges may apply, for more information please contact the property.