The unique landscapes surrounding the Marble Arch Caves make it the perfect location for many types of outdoor learning and outreach programmes at all levels of education.
Located in the glaciated foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain (Special Area of Conservation) and surrounded by the karst landscapes of the Marlbank Region (Area of Special Scientific Interest) there is so much opportunity on its’ doorstep. The National Nature Reserves Cladagh Glen and Killykeegan which are part of the wider Marlbank National Nature Reserves offer opportunities to visit karst landscapes and natural woodland environments. In addition the Marble Arch Cave (Area of Special Scientific Interest) provides a unique opportunity to explore and learn about this natural underground environment.
The Marble Arch Caves are a leading centre offering guidance and support for students undertaking fieldwork activities and we provide knowledgeable Educational Guides and necessary equipment along with access to the show cave, woodlands, karst landscapes and glacial features.
For more information on our educational offering please download our FREE Teacher pack at Teacher Pack 2023-24
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Travelling To Marble Arch Caves
How to Get to the Marble Arch Caves
The Marble Arch Caves are situated just a short drive from Enniskillen, the island town of Northern Ireland (approx. 12.5miles). Please click the links below for details and directions for routes to the Marble Arch Caves for visitors travelling from other locations in NI and ROI.
? Marble Arch Caves
? Enniskillen to the Marble Arch Caves
? Belfast to the Marble Arch Caves
? Dublin to the Marble Arch CavesBuses & Coaches
For schools travelling via bus/coach the Marble Arch Caves carpark has designated parking areas, with spaces situated to the left-hand side of the carpark on approach to the Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre. We kindly ask all buses/coaches to only park in these spaces to facilitate access and parking for other visitors/users.
Visiting schools are asked to carefully disembark from the designated bus/coach parking areas. Vehicle parking and waiting directly in front of the visitor centre is not permitted.
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Educational Timetable
The duration sessions varies across our range of outdoor activities and outreach programmes. Please contact Marble Arch Caves who can outline what sessions are on offer and how we can structure our activities to fit in with your school/college timetables. To find out the options available to you and your please contact mac.development@fermanaghomagh.com or +44 (0) 28 66 321815
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Programme Prices
Guided Cave Tour
Owenbrean River Walking Cave Tour
Price
Pre-Primary
Max 20 (2 teachers free)£4.50 Primary School
Max 20 (1 teacher free)£4.50 Secondary School
Max 20 (1 teacher free)£5.00 University Level
Max 20 (1 teacher free)£6.50 Additional Teacher £8.50 Duration: 60-75 minutes
Steps: 154
Distance: 1.5km Walking tour
Tour Group: Max 20 includes Students & Teachers
Guided Cave Tour: If different tour available on day, (weather dependent) price will be adjusted(reduced) to new tour type.Guided Cave Tour + Outdoor Field Trip
Price
Pre-Primary
Max 20Cave Tour +£4.00 Primary School
Max 20Cave Tour +£4.00 Secondary School
Max 20Cave Tour +£4.00 University Level
Max 20Cave Tour +£5.00 Additional Teacher Cave Tour + Free Duration: 60-75 minutes per activity.
Group Size: Max 20 includes Students & Teachers
Teachers: Teachers are free for field trips.Outdoor Field Trip
Price Pre-Primary
Max 20£5.00 Primary School
Max 20£5.00 Secondary School
Max 20£5.00 University Level
Max 20£6.00 Teachers Free Duration: Approx 60-75 minutes
Group Size: Max 15
Teachers: Teachers are required to attend fieldtrips.Outreach Programmes
Crazy About Caves, Mysterious Minibeasts & Habitats at HomePrice Primary School 1 session
3 sessions
(delivered in one school on one date)£35.00 £90.00
Duration: 60 minutes per session
Group Size: Maximum 30 students per sessionOutreach Travel Charge
Distance Charge 0 – 5 miles Free 5 – 10 miles £6.00 10 – 20 miles £12.00 20 -30 miles £24.00 30 – 40 miles £36.00 40 – 50 miles £48.00 Travel distance (miles) from the Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre
*The Marble Arch Caves Outreach Team can only travel to schools within a 1hour driving distance of the Visitor Centre. -
Terms of Educational Visit
The Marble Arch Caves extends a warm welcome to all visiting teachers, staff and students and hope you have an enjoyable time with us. In preparation for a school/educational visit to the caves we kindly ask that you read the following information to prepare for your visit.
We have a few guidelines and a behavioural ‘Code of Conduct’ that we ask visitors to respect whilst visiting us. These guidelines ensure that everyone has an enjoyable experience and get the most out of the day. Please see the documents below;
Marble Arch Caves Terms of Educational Group Visits & Code of Conduct
Travelling To Marble Arch Caves 
Educational Timetable 
Programme Prices 
