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4 REASONS TO STAY HERE
- Lough Erne's beautiful lakes
- Perfect for watersports & outdoor activities
- From cruising, fishing & canoeing to caving, walking & cycling!
- Home to world famous Belleek Pottery
BRIDGES HOSTEL, ENNISKILLEN
The Bridges Youth Hostel, Belmore Street, Enniskillen, Fermanagh, BT74 6AA
T: +44 (0) 28 6634 0110
The Bridges Youth Hostel is situated in Enniskillen, an island town in the heart of the Fermanagh Lakelands, home to one of the most unspoilt lakes in Europe, Lough Erne.
Our youth hostel makes the perfect base for an action packed activity break in Enniskillen with watersports and outdoor activities ranging from fishing, canoeing and cruising to caving, walking and cycling. Perfect for groups, independent travellers and families on a budget.
First opened in 2002, The Bridges Youth Hostel, with ensuite bedrooms, is set within a multi complex called The Clinton Centre. This also houses three conference suites (ideal for meetings, banquets and special occasions), The Mad Hatter Cafe and an Art Gallery that showcases the best in local Fermanagh talent.
Please note the WiFi costs are as follows:
£1 - 20mins, £2 - 40mins, £3 - 60mins, £10 - 240mins
Hostel Manager: Clodagh O’Neill
Opening Times:
| January - June |
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Open Monday - Friday 8.00am - 11.00am and 5.00pm - 11.00pm. Open all day Saturday and Sunday. |
| July & August |
| Open daily 8.00am - 11.00am and 2.00pm - 11.00pm. |
| September - December |
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Open Monday - Friday 8.00am - 11.00am and 5.00pm - 11.00pm. Open all day Saturday and Sunday. |
| Please note the hostel is completely closed for Christmas 23rd December - 4th January. |
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Enjoy up to 40% off bed and breakfast at the Bridges for up to 4 family members (2 adults and 2 children)!
1 night B&B up to 4 family members – £54.80 20% off normal rate
2 nights B&B up to 4 family members – £99.40 30% off normal rate
3 nights B&B up to 4 family members – £133.80 40% off normal rate
£10 extra for each additional child
To book please call +44(0) 28 6634 0110 or email enniskillen@hini.org.uk and quote AUGFAM10.
The Bridges offer is valid from Monday 23rd Aug – Monday 30th August. Subject to availability. Children must be under 16 years. Hot breakfast vouchers are provided for the Mad Hatter Cafe on each morning.
Mad Hatter Cafe
Overlooking the river Erne, the Mad Hatter is a bright, modern and spacious café with some very unique features.
Not only is the café themed in an 'Alice in Wonderland' style, decorated with a collection of unusual Teapots and Top Hats, but we also have a dedicated children’s play area with toys, art tables and a Mini-Cine playing children’s movies and cartoons. You can choose to sit indoors or outdoors on our balcony.
The café is laid out with tables and chairs as well as luxury leather sofas and leather armchairs.
The Mad Hatter Café is open 6 days a week from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 10.30am to 4pm on Saturdays, offering a wide range of breakfast, lunch and afternoon teas. We use only the best ingredients in all our food and source organic produce where possible. All this whilst maintaining the lowest possible prices.
We also cater for children's parties and offer seasonal special menus for Christmas, Easter etc. Sunday lunch is available on request and we also offer full catering for group bookings of 8 or more people with breakfast, lunch and dinners menus.
We only use fresh ingredients and our menu features a selection of specials which change daily.
Why not download our current menus below.
- Dining Area
- Group Catering Available
- Free Luggage Storage
- Telephone
- Twin Bedroom
- Self Catering Kitchen
- Laundry
- Bed Linen Included
- Ensuite Bedrooms
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Bicycle Store
- Conference Centre
- Drying Room
- Mad Hatter Cafe
- Lounge
- Television in Lounge
- Internet Access
- Free Wi-Fi available
Enjoy up to 40% off bed and breakfast at the Bridges for up to 4 family members (2 adults and 2 children)!
1 night B&B up to 4 family members – £54.80 20% off normal rate
2 nights B&B up to 4 family members – £99.40 30% off normal rate
3 nights B&B up to 4 family members – £133.80 40% off normal rate
£10 extra for each additional child
To book please call +44(0) 28 6634 0110 or email enniskillen@hini.org.uk and quote AUGFAM10.
The Bridges offer is valid from Monday 23rd Aug – Monday 30th August. Subject to availability. Children must be under 16 years. Hot breakfast vouchers are provided for the Mad Hatter Cafe on each morning.
Prices
| Room Type | Low Season Adult Rate | High Season Adult Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room | £21.00 | £22.00 |
| Twin Room |
£18.50 |
£19.50 |
| Dormitory Room | £16.00 | £17.00 |
Please note:
- High Season accounts for the months of June, July and August and all Bank Holiday and Public Holiday weekends.
- Supplements apply for single occupancy
- Adults are those aged 18 years of age or over
- Children’s rates, family rates and group rates are available
- HI members receive a discount of £1 per person per night
- Bed linen is included
- Towels are not provided
Room Sizes
| Room Type | No of Rooms | Total Sleeps |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room | 2 | 2 |
| Twin Room |
4 |
8 |
| Four Bedded | 13 | 52 |
| Six Bebbed | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 20 | 70 |
* Single bedrooms are available at a supplemented price - please confirm with the hostel manager when booking.
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CULTUREFEST 2010 Family Fun Day @ The Clinton Centre
Sat 28th August 10
CULTUREFEST Family Fun day at the Clinton Centre in Enniskillen has a line up packed with art performances, crafts stalls, games workshops, face painting, dance, puppet making, live music and so much more. The family fun day starts at 11am and ends...
Helen Bullock McFarland Exhibition Launch
Fri 11th June 10
Helen Bullock McFarland Exhibition Launch at the Higher Bridges Gallery, The Clinton Centre, Enniskillen 11th June