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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Derry: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Derry
- Derry is a lovely city with a turbulent history, and even its name is a source of conflict.
- The official name is Londonderry, but the city's Republican communities have long favoured Derry, and it is still used more frequently today.
- The Siege of 1689, which pitted the Jacobites against the Williamites and put the 1.6-kilometre wall system to the test, was a watershed moment in Derry's history.
- These defences stood up well and are still in good shape today.
- Derry has long been a divided city with a protestant minority. The Catholic population in Derry became a symbol of the civil rights movement in the face of persecution by the Unionist administration.
- The historic Bloody Sunday occurred here in 1972, and the mending process is still ongoing.
- International Airport: Derry International Airport
- Population: 150,496
- Currency: pound sterling
- Time: UTC +1
- Driving Side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230v
- Official Language: English
- Religion: Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Derry
- This Irish Georgian country house, built-in 1740 for the MP for Donegal Andrew Knox, is located a few miles upriver from the city centre of Derry.
- A comedian and travel writer, Michael Palin, has called the 50-kilometre rail ride east to Coleraine "one of the most beautiful."
- St Eugene's Cathedral, the seat of Derry's Roman Catholic Diocese, was erected in the Gothic Revival style in the second half of the nineteenth century.
- A memorial stands at the intersection of Rossville Street, Lecky Road, and Fahan Street in the Bogside neighbourhood.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Derry
- May and September are the best months to visit Derry (Londonderry).
- June, July, and August are the hottest months on average.
- January and February are the coldest months of the year.
- June, July, August, and November are the wettest months.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Derry
Walls of Derry
- Derry was given a set of diamond-shaped walls as Ireland's first planned city to defend its recently arrived English and Scottish citizens (planters).
- Derry's walls have never been breached, and during the Williamite War in 1689, they survived a 105-day siege.
- Derry is an outstanding walled city, and it was also the very last city in Europe to be fortified.
- You can walk along the ramparts to see the countryside from the gun embrasures and check out the Inner City, which still has its Renaissance grid layout.
Guildhall
- The Honourable Irish Society commissioned the Guildhall, completed in 1890 and had neo-Gothic and Tudor Revival architecture.
- This red sandstone landmark houses the Derry and Strabane District Council, which its traceried windows and clock tower may recognise with carved jambs and archivolts on its gateway.
- The Guildhall hosted the earliest stages of the Saville Inquiry into Bloody Sunday in the early 2000s, and it now serves as a cultural institution and tourist attraction.
- Enter to see the stained glass, which includes a piece honouring Bloody Sunday and an exhibition about the city's history, which dates back to the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th century.
Bogside Murals
- The Bogside Murals are 12 enormous paintings in the Bogside neighbourhood that serve as a heartbreaking reminder of Derry's and Northern Ireland's authoritarian recent past.
- Bloody Sunday occurred in this area of town, and two brothers, Tom and William Kelly, and their friend Kevin Gasson partnered in 1993 to document the events, defend civil rights, and convey their hope for peace.
- The People's Gallery, which includes the Battle of the Bogside in 1969, the 14 victims of Bloody Sunday, Operation Motorman in 1972, a dove of peace, and an anti-sectarian message from 2004, depicts the Battle of the Bogside, the 14 victims of Bloody Sunday, a dove of peace, and an anti-sectarian message from 2004.
- A guided walk of the Bogside can provide additional context.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Derry Off the Beaten Track
St Columb’s Cathedral
- St Columb's Cathedral was erected within the walls of the Honourable Irish Society in the early-1630s in a Northern Irish style known as Planter Gothic.
- The nave and tower date from the first phase of the building, making it Derry's oldest standing monument, while the chancel, spire, and chapter house were added in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
- A foundation stone from the previous Big Church, dated from the 1100s and used to create Derry's fortifications, may be found in the entrance.
- An inscription from the 17th-century dedication of the new church can be found here.
- The objects on display are portraits of William of Orange, Derry's city keys, and many antiquities from the 1689 siege.
Tower Museum
- This museum, housed in a historic tower within Derry's City Walls, delves into the city's history.
- The award-winning display takes you from prehistory through the 1960s.
- Artefacts from the Spanish Armada ship La Trinidad Valencera, which was destroyed off the coast of Donegal in 1588, can be shown in a separate gallery.
- You'll then go to the movies to complete your journey through the turbulent second half of the twentieth century, explaining the Troubles' story, causes, and outcome.
Peace Bridge
- The Peace Bridge, which spans the Foyle River between Ebrington Square and the rest of the city centre, is a 21st-century landmark for Derry.
- The footbridge serves as a tangible link between the Waterside and Cityside neighbourhoods, dominated by Unionists and Nationalists, respectively.
- The serpentine pedestrian bridge, completed in 2011, is 235 metres long and was designed by AECOM and Wilkinson Eyre Architects, the same group that designed the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.
- Derry has taken to heart the Peace Bridge, which provides the backdrop for New Year's celebrations.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Derry Culture and Traditions
- Derry boasts a diverse and rich cultural past.
- As you learn about Derry's history, you'll notice the hand of history at every turn.
- You'll be moved to your core from strolling through Ireland's only entirely preserved City Walls to visiting one of our award-winning institutions.
- If you join a walking tour, you'll often hear our guides explain that the pedestrian and bike bridge is symbolically formed like the letter 'S,' symbolising that the road to peace is never easy.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Derry: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Michelin
#Food
- Browns in town, an award-winning Michelin-recommended restaurant with superb casual eating and a comfortable atmosphere, is located on Strand Road in the city's centre.
- Brown's outstanding quality food, superb speciality cocktails, and choice of local gins and craft brews are enormous draws for food.
- Get their halloumi and beetroot salad before diving into their braised venison shoulder.
- According to a recent legend, the Sooty Olive is called after the type of fly used by the restaurant's owner to catch the most significant wild trout in neighbouring Donegal.
Craft beer and crafted bites
#Food
- There are two ways to access The Walled City Brewery experience once you've crossed the Peace Bridge and entered Ebrington Square.
- You can either sign up for their unique one-and-a-half-hour narrative experience. You'll sample a variety of the brewery's great house brews while snacking on local artisan goodies or reserve a table at their stunning restaurant.
- For appetisers, try their delectable tapas before moving on to their delicate and filling seconds, including their beer pairings.
Foyle-side fish
#Food
- If you visit Soda and Starch in the Craft Village within the city walls, you won't be able to resist the barbecued monkfish on the bone.
- Chef Raymond Moran, who runs and owns this restaurant, collaborates with local suppliers, families, and producers to create culinary magic in this warm and inviting space.
- Badgers Bar and Restaurant is the home of the Derry Girls Mural, which is swiftly becoming Ireland's most photographed wall, but it's also one of the best places in the city for pub grub and a pint.
- Children are welcome and well cared about. Expect generous servings of mashed potatoes, succulent roast beef, robust stews and pies, and delectable onion rings.
Handiwork at the Craft Village
#Fashion
- It's challenging to think of a more attractive location than the Craft Village.
- A Dickensian setting with 70 local crafters, restaurants, and coffee shops, charming 18th-century streets, a 19th-century square, and an entirely Dickensian environment with 70 local craftspeople, restaurants, and coffee shops.
- Fine art prints, jewellery, glass, silks, tweeds, and knitwear coexist with delicate soaps and scented candles at this shop.
- Edel McBride, the Aran knitwear designer, adored by Hillary Clinton and Sarah Jessica Parker, is also in attendance.
- Make time before you depart for a cup of coffee at The Cottage Craft Gallery and Coffee Shop, where you can sample delicious, handcrafted, local fare in a beautiful white-washed Irish cottage.
High street fashion
#Fashion
- There are many possibilities in Derry-Londonderry.
- High-street stores abound, many of them housed in several local shopping malls.
- Over 50 high-end retailers, including M&S, River Island, and Topshop, are located in Foyleside. Richmond Shopping Centre has around 40 stores, including JD Sports, Argento, New Look, etc.
- Many familiar local names and the Quays Bistro Grill can be found in the Quayside Shopping Centre.
Shopping spree
#Fashion
- It's time to discover some of Derry-hidden Londonderry's gems; The Gift Box is where you'll find distinctive Celtic jewellery, purses, and glassware.
- Foyle Books sells both new and used books, some of which are over 300 years old.
- Above and Beyond the Warehouse, a historic structure next to the Guildhall, is a local favourite, selling anything from local crafts to locally produced artisan delicacies.
- Lunch at the lovely Browns in Town restaurant, which specialises in fresh cuisine, is the most acceptable way to end the day.
Barrys Amusements
#Fun
- Barrys Amusements, Portrush, offers some outdoor but mostly inside entertainment with a wide choice of attractions, so you should be able to find something to entertain everyone, regardless of age!
- A tiny caterpillar train, wet roller coaster, and towering helter-skelter slide are the six rides for younger children.
- Mini dodgems, an express train through a region of make-believe, and Monte Carlo, which offers a wide range of vividly coloured rides, are also available.
- A total of 8 rides are offered for older children (which includes you!).
- The carousel and dodgems are among the more casual options, while the immersive motion simulator and the scary Looping Star roller coaster are more high-tech options.
Pickie Family Fun Park
#Fun
- This is Northern Ireland's favourite spot for classic seaside fun and games, and there's more on offer than ever before, with new and exciting features such as a splash pad, children's electric cars, and an 18-hole nautical themed mini-golf course!
- Parents may enjoy a refreshing beverage on the patio terrace while the kids play securely in the Adventure Playground, with its maritime theme and thrilling play equipment.
- Take a narrow-gauge railway ride around the colourful countryside on the Pickie Puffer, or paddle a giant Swan about in the shallow waters of the gorgeous Lagoon.
- The fun park is located at the entrance of the stunning Marine Gardens, a beautiful stretch of coast ideal for leisurely family excursions.
- Bangor Bay and the blue hills of Antrim may be seen in the distance.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Derry: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Waterside features a rolling park that was once a noble estate before being purchased for the people of Derry by the Londonderry Corporation in 1845.
- It's a lovely location to stroll or have a summer picnic, tucked into the Riverbend, and can be reached through a river walk after passing the Peace Bridge.
- Built-in the 18th century, the manor home at St Columb's Park House now serves as a hotel and conference centre, featuring a cafe on the ground floor.
- Derry is a small city with access to the countryside in minutes.
- With its 55 hectares of woodland and meadows along the Burntollet River's banks, Ness Country Park is a lovely place to walk.
- You may hike seven kilometres through the forest and along the river to the Ness Waterfall and a set of rapids.
- Early spring is the finest time to visit since the mossy woodland floor is carpeted with bluebells and wood anemones.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Derry Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- We are glad to welcome you to the Foyle Intercultural and Anti-Racism Festival 2022 as we begin to emerge from the COVID pandemic and return to our most valued activity of returning to the dark chambers and enlightened screens of the movie.
- The Foyle Film Intercultural and Anti-Racism Festival addresses various issues such as discrimination, prejudice, human rights violations, inequality, and environmental issues.
- The Festival will run from Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 29 and will feature a combination of instructional and public screenings.
- This year's highlights include instructional screenings of Encanto, Belfast, Clifford, and Macbeth: The Tragedy.
- The artist Oliver Jeffers created an immense scale model of the solar system called Our Place in Space.
- It includes a three-dimensional sculpture path, an interactive augmented reality app, and engaging learning and activities.
- Our Place in Space is a lighthearted experiment that asks, "What is the difference between 'US' and 'THEM'?" When you gaze back at Earth from space.
- Nerve Centre is leading Our Place in Space, which is part of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK, a groundbreaking UK-wide celebration of creativity that will bring people together and reach millions through ten major multi-site and digital creative events 2022.
- This annual fundraising event brings communities together to fight cancer sooner.
- Families and friends form teams that fundraise throughout the year and come together in June for a memorable 24 hours of celebration, commemoration, and contemplation.
- Our VIPs for the day are cancer survivors, who lead our first lap, followed by our teams, who take to the track to walk in a 24-hour relay after months of fundraising.
- Cancer doesn't sleep, and we won't either!
- Until dusk falls, when they light our beautifully decorated candle bags, each dedicated with love, as we stop to listen to Our Candle Of Hope Ceremony, the most poignant and memorable part of Relay.
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