Locals joke that Derry / Londonderry is a city that is so great they named it twice, displaying their trademark warmth and humour, acknowledging the turbulent history of the City whilst highlighting the vibrancy and modernity of the place today. An imposing city that sits majestically on the banks of the Foyle Estuary, Derry might be second to Belfast in terms of size but it certainly isn’t a runner up when it comes to attractions. The best way to get a feel for the City is to stroll along the perfectly preserved 17th Century ramparts that look out across the characterful old City streets and down to the river. Derry is Britain’s only completely walled City and this walk provides a unique perspective of the City and surrounding countryside. Quaint Shipquay Street climbs steeply through the old town with narrow lanes running off it which host a popular craft village. One building you can’t fail to spot within the City walls is the beautiful gothic Cathedral of Saintt Columb that dates back to 1633. Just outside the walls but equally impressive is the neo-gothic Guildhall, worth a trip if only to marvel at the incredible collection of stained glass windows that chronicle all events of note in Derry’s history. For a City that has had its fair share of troubles, including a 105-day siege (1688-1689) and the killings of Bloody Sunday in 1972, it tells its story well with a wealth of fine museums, the most comprehensive being The Tower Museum. Others worth visiting include the Museum of Free Derry in Bogside, the Workhouse Museum and Prehen House that offers spectacular views over the City and the Foyle. Chronicling Derry’s history as well as any museum and in the most impactful way imaginable, are the unmissable murals of Bogside, Waterside and The Fountain. These serve as a poignant reminder that whilst Derry today represents a vibrant modern city, it respects and remembers its turbulent history. Aside from the architecture and history there is plenty to entertain in Derry. It is host to a thriving arts scene, with numerous literary and music events throughout the year. Derry might have given the world two Nobel Prize winners in the form of Seamus Heaney and Sir John Hume, but what a visitor is most likely to take away
Budget
Abbey B&B *book online*
City Hotel Derry *book online*
Travelodge Derry *book online*
Care Home
Ardlough Care Home
Meadowbank Care Home
Classes
Yoga - Caitlin Gallagher Yoga
Yoga - Stillness in Yoga
Club
Gweedore Upstairs
Pepes-Zebar
The Sugar Nightclub
Dentist
Bishop St Dental Care
Dental Practice
Dental Solutions
Dental Surgery
Dental Surgery
The Dental Practice
Doctor
Dr N Brennan Practice
Strand Surgery
Golf Club
City of Derry
Foyle International Golf Centre
Inn
Performing Arts
Doire Calgach Singers
Echo Echo Dance Theatre Co
Pub and Bar
Acorn Bar Tanneys
Anchor Inn
Belfray Country Inn
Bogside Inn
Carraig Bar
Clarendon Bar
Cosmopolitan Bar
Derby Bar
Don Bar
Gainsborough Bar
Gallery Bar
Grand Central Bar
Happy Landing
Kate's Bar
Magnet Bar
Masons Public House
Metro
Peadar O’Donnell’s & The Gweedore Bar
Phoenix Bar
Ritz Bar
Strand
Sunbeam Bar
Telstar Bar
The Belfray Country Inn
Village Inn
Restaurant
Cafe Calm
Chili’s Indian Restaurant
City Hotel Derry
Happy Landing
India House
Quay West Wine Bar & Restaurant
Spice Winebar & Restaurant
School
Echo Echo Dance Theatre Co
Foyle and Londonderry College (Junior)
Foyle and Londonderry College Senior
St Columb's College
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Denis E Mullan Solicitor
Dermot Walker & Co
Hasson & Co Solicitors
MacDermott & McGurk
McCartney & Casey
Taxi
A1 Taxis
Ace Cabs
Beechwood Taxis
Eglinton Taxis
Express Cabs
Foyle Taxis
Hilltop Taxis
Star Cabs
Sports Clubs
Long Tower Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Pilots Row Judo Club (Martial Arts)
St Columb's Samurai (Martial Arts)
Shops
Waterside Pet Centre
Leonard F Jollye Ltd
Liam Bradley
Curtis
Caislean Clothing
Carphone Warehouse
Reid Furniture
PC World
Life Tree
North West Organic
Art & Craft Store
We Do Art
Doherty’s Bakery
Claudy Cycles
White Orchid Florist
Sunflower Alley
Patricia McCormack Flowers
The Irish Shop
Suede Hair & Beauty
Activities
Faughanvale Stables(Riding)
Places to Stay near Derry
Harbour Inn Hotel & Restaurant (66.35 miles)
A destination for all seasons
Situated adjacent to Bowmore harbour, our small family run hotel offers superb accommodation, high quality award winning food and excellent service. As a base for touring Islay, described by the Lord ... More | visit website
The Ugadale Cottages (70.10 miles)
Ballygrant Inn & Restaurant (72.42 miles)
A family run Inn with a friendly Scottish welcome, excellent food, great selection of malt whiskies, beers and ales, David and Ruby Graham welcome you to ... More
Craigard House Hotel (74.09 miles)
Welcome to the Mull of Kintyre. Join us in this lovely old house, turned friendly and informal bijou hotel. Take the time to really relax and chill out in one of our cosy rooms, most ... More | visit website
Gigha Hotel (77.93 miles)
Dunvalanree Hotel (83.17 miles)
Ashbank Hotel (83.23 miles)
This family run hotel is in an ideal location being just a short walk from the mile long sandy beach and working harbour. We are situated in the heart of ... More
BW Kinloch Hotel (85.36 miles)
Unrivalled scenery & spectacular views, the Best Western Kinloch on the beautiful west coast of Arran, offers a warm Scottish welcome in relaxed & quiet comfort. Family owned & run for over 50 years, we ... More | visit website
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel (86.12 miles)
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel invests the charm and romance of an 1815 functioning lighthouse with the comforts of a small, very unique, luxury hotel and restaurant.
The Lighthouse is a listed 'A' building of major national importance. ... More | visit website
Portpatrick Hotel (88.08 miles)
We are blessed with having some beautiful ... More | visit website
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