ONE of Fermanagh's most popular tourist attractions is set to re-open following a £3.5m makeover.
Enniskillen Castle has undergone a major refurbishment programme which began at the start of 2015 and will open later this month.
Visitors to Enniskillen Castle will soon be able to enjoy seven new galleries which tell the story of the local area from prehistoric to modern times, including the recent excavation of the Drumclay Crannog in Enniskillen.
More than 5,500 artefacts were discovered during the excavation shedding light on people’s lives nearly a thousand years ago.
There are ‘behind the scenes’ rooms where visitors will be able to view restoration and remedial work being undertaken by the museum and for younger visitors a ‘Cosy Corner’ with soft play and interactive learning.
The complex also boasts a new purpose built visitor information centre , which boasts impressive views of Lough Erne.
The redevelopment has been funded through the Heritage Lottery Fund, EU money administered by Tourism Northern Ireland, the Department for Communities, Friends of Fermanagh County Museum and Fermanagh and Omagh District Council who manage the centre.
Cheif Executive of Tourism Northern Ireland John McGrillan believes the investment will be a huge boost to the local area.
"The enhanced facilities and visitor services will help to drive tourism in Enniskillen and wider area, offering opportunities to collaborate with other attractions and promote a seamless trail of visitor experiences," he said.
Enniskillen Castle will reopen on August 25.
