ABOUTBelleek is a village in the west of County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland on the River Erne. It straddles the border with County Donegal, the majority of Belleek being in Fermanagh, but a small part is in the Republic of Ireland.
Belleek village is home of the world famous Belleek Pottery one of the top five visitor attractions in Ireland. Regular tours to Belleek Pottery keep visitors returning every year interested in the production of Belleek China.
The visitors centre has showrooms, a museum and tearooms,
with all catering served on the finest of tableware, Belleek of course.
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ACTIVTIESFor avid walkers, there are many trails, road and mountain paths in the surrounding countryside. There is always a lively atmosphere in the village pubs with plenty of traditional music on offer. The Lough Melvin Holiday Centre located 5 minutes from the Village, offers canoeing, sailing, cycling surfing and many more activities for a fun family packed day. Just 5 – 15 minutes from the village you have two swimming pools and blue flag beaches at Bundoran and Rossnowlagh. Explorerne: the Erne Gateway Centre in Belleek a new
exhibition telling the story of Lough Erne, from mythological times to
the age of hydro-electrical power. This exhibition includes video presentation
in English, French and German. Other major attractions are the Marble Arch Caves, an award winning attraction which offers an underground boat trip on a subterranean lake and exploration of stalactites and stalagmites in these underwater caves. Florence Court House, seat of the Earls of Enniskillen, has sumptuous rococo plasterwork; in the gardens is the original Florence Court yew tree (taxus baccata fastigiata) now found all over the world. Castle Coole, the Palladian mansion house designed by Jarnes Wyatt for the Earl of Belmore at Enniskillen, was completed in 1796. It contains magnificent woodwork, fireplaces, furniture and a library. Devenish Island, situated in Lower Lough Erne, is the most important of Lough Erne’s island monasteries. It was founded in the 6th century by Saint Molaise and includes the ruins of St Molaise’s Church, Teampull Mor, a well-preserved Round Tower, St. Mary’s Priory and a small museum. The island is accessible by ferry, from Trory Cross and Enniskillen. Please visit out links page for more local links. |
ACCOMODATIONMoohans Fiddlestone
The bar plays host to traditional nights throughout the year and travelling musicans are always welcome. Rooms en-suit with t.v. in all rooms private residents lounge and secure parking, warm and friendly family service. Contact Information: The Hotel Carlton
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