Days Out NI
By town · County Fermanagh

Days Out in Kesh

Kesh sits on the shore of Lower Lough Erne, and that shapes the days out here.

📍33 placeswithin 10 miles
🎟️14 freeno ticket needed
2 indoorrainy-day picks
🌊By the seabeaches & coast

Castle Archdale Country Park runs along the lakeshore — free to visit, with walking trails and a cycle path. Tully Castle and the Boa Island Caldragh Figures add real history without costing a thing.

When you want more action, Aghinver Boat Company and Castle Archdale Boat Hire & Watersports get you out on the lough. Lakeland Karting suits older kids in any weather, and Johnny Rocko's is a reliable fallback for younger ones.

Open the live map →

The best days out near Kesh

Muckross Bay

Wild swimming Free · 1 mi
Guide

White Island Monastic Site

Ruins 1 mi
Guide

Aghinver Boat Company

Guided boat trips out on Lower Lough Erne
Boat trips 2 mi
📍
Guide

Lower Lough Erne Islands

Wildlife watching Free · 2 mi
Guide

Lakeland Karting

Kart racing on track for kids and adults
Driving experiences 2 mi
Guide

Castle Archdale Family Cycle Trail

Greenways & cycle trails 2 mi
Guide

Castle Archdale Countryside Centre & War Museum

Indoor museum with local history and wartime exhibits
Museums 3 mi

Castle Archdale Lough Erne swim

Wild swimming Free · 3 mi
Guide

Castle Archdale Boat Hire & Watersports

Hire a boat or try watersports on the open lough
Water sports 3 mi
Guide

Castle Archdale Country Park

Free lakeshore park with walking trails and open space
Castles & Estates Free · 3 mi
Guide

Lusty Beg Island Resort

Adventure & trails 4 mi
Guide

Tully Castle & Garden

Free castle ruin and walled garden beside the lough
Castles & Estates Free · 5 mi
Guide

Bawnacre Centre

Pools & leisure 5 mi
Guide

Boatyard Distillery

Distilleries 5 mi
Guide

Boa Island Caldragh Figures

Carved stone figures on Boa Island, free to visit
Ruins Free · 5 mi
Guide

Johnny Rocko's

Indoor funpark that keeps younger children busy for hours
Funparks 5 mi

Burleigh Street

Soft play 5 mi
Guide

Necarne Castle Estate

Castles & Estates Free · 6 mi
Guide

Castle Irvine (Necarne) Equestrian Centre

Animals & farms 6 mi

Combat Corps Fermanagh

Paintball & airsoft 6 mi
Guide

Manor House Marine

Boat trips 6 mi
Guide

Killadeas Manor (Manor House Hotel)

Castles & Estates Free · 6 mi

Tickety-Moo

Animals & farms Free · 7 mi
Guide

Lough Erne Yacht Club

Sailing 7 mi

The Mailshed

Farm shops 7 mi
Guide

Ross Lough Nature Reserve

Wildlife watching Free · 7 mi
Guide

Inishmacsaint Monastic Site

Ruins Free · 8 mi
Guide

Lough Erne Resort

Castles & Estates Free · 8 mi
Guide

The Thai Spa at Lough Erne Resort

Spas & wellness 8 mi
Guide

Fermanagh Beer Company / Inishmacsaint

Breweries & cider Free · 8 mi
Guide

Lough Navar Forest Drive & Magho Viewpoint

Forest & woodland 8 mi
Guide

Monea Castle

Castles & Estates Free · 8 mi

Castle Hume Golf Club

Golf courses 9 mi

What's on near Kesh

Days out in Kesh — your questions

What are the best days out in Kesh?

Castle Archdale Country Park is the natural starting point — free, lakeshore and full of walking trails. Add a boat trip with Aghinver Boat Company or Castle Archdale Boat Hire & Watersports for a full day on the water. Tully Castle and Boa Island Caldragh Figures are ideal for anyone who loves history.

What free things are there to do in Kesh?

Plenty. Castle Archdale Country Park, Tully Castle & Garden, Boa Island Caldragh Figures, Necarne Castle Estate and Ross Lough Nature Reserve are all free to visit. Inishmacsaint Monastic Site and the Fermanagh Beer Company at Inishmacsaint round out a strong set of no-cost options in the area.

Where can you go on a rainy day near Kesh?

Castle Archdale Countryside Centre & War Museum is the best indoor option, with local history and wartime exhibits that work well for families. Bawnacre Centre has a pool and leisure facilities, and Johnny Rocko's funpark keeps younger children busy under cover. All three are easy to reach from Kesh.

What's good for young children near Kesh?

Johnny Rocko's funpark is built for younger kids and easy to fill an afternoon with. Castle Irvine (Necarne) Equestrian Centre is great for children who love horses and animals. Castle Archdale Country Park gives young families free open space to roam right on the water's edge.

Explore by type

Best days out in NI Castles Beaches Play parks Forest parks Animals & farms Rainy-day ideas Days out with toddlers 50 free days out

Days out in nearby towns