Activities & Attractions in Derry Londonderry

Things to do in Derry-Londonderry

Northern Ireland’s second city may not be physically big, but its heart is giant. Derry-Londonderry's charm lies in the unexpected. Around every corner of this walled city lies a work of art, a historic landmark or a local ready with a silver-tongued one-liner. Here's our beginner's guide to Derry-Londonderry.

Derry Girls - Our Famous Five

Any city would be proud to be associated with a smash-hit comedy like Derry Girls. But there can’t be too many places in the world that would eulogise it with a giant mural on the side of a restaurant. The Derry Girls Mural, on the end wall of Badgers Bar and Restaurant, perfectly captures the cheek and charm of Derry-Londonderry’s famous five. Once you've taken the obligatory selfie with Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle and the 'wee english fella' James, you can find out more about the sites you see on screen by taking the Derry Girls Original Sites Tour, one of the most popular in the city.

All along the City Walls

No trip to Derry-Londonderry would be complete without a trek around the city’s 400 year old walls. Derry-Londonderry is the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland and one of the finest examples of its kind in Europe. Having recently celebrated a milestone birthday, the walls embrace the city centre in a 1.5km circumference.

Originally required to defend the city, they now act as a promenade, offering unrivalled views across the city and region. The walls are beautifully lit at nighttime and make the perfect romantic post-dinner or pre-pint stroll. You’ll no doubt catch a glimpse of the stunning Guildhall. This was originally built in 1887 and though it has gone through a few ups and downs in its history, it has been restored and has become a backdrop for many events in the city. Inside you’ll find stunning stained-glass windows representing artisans and workers.

The story of a city

Just a short hop from the Guildhall, you’ll find the Tower Museum. This little gem has two permanent exhibitions. As you’d expect, the main exhibition focuses on the colourful and dramatic story of Derry from pre-history to present times. The second exhibition tells the fascinating story of La Trinidad Valencera, one of the largest ships in the ill-fated Spanish Armada. Having been blown miles off course it sank off the northwest coast of Ireland in 1588. It was rediscovered by divers from the City of Derry Sub-Aqua Club in 1971 and the fruits of their labours are on display here.

The Siege Museum and Exhibition is a permanent display of the history of the Siege of Londonderry - one of the times the walls were rather handy. It’s informative and will give you a good background on at least one perspective of Northern Ireland’s history.

For another perspective, you might consider visiting the Museum of Free Derry where you’ll get a full multi-media exhibition on the civil rights movement and the creation of Free Derry in the 1960s and 1970s.

Locals call this part of the city, just outside the walls, the Bogside. It is synonymous with the civil rights movement of those decades. It is also home to the People’s Gallery, a set of twelve large murals by three artists. A visit to this outdoor art gallery has become one of the main attractions in the city and is certainly one of the more original things to do in Derry-Londonderry.

A city of peace

After so much history, it might not be a bad time to look to the future. Take a stroll across the beautiful Peace Bridge to Ebrington Square. A former army barracks, this area has been transformed into a stunning public space for open-air events, art exhibitions and concerts.

A river walk

For those in pursuit of more downbeat excitement, there is a lovely walkway out from the city along the River Foyle. Within minutes you’ll find yourself away from the hustle and bustle of the city, passing rowers as they cut through the dark waters of the river. This walk, which goes south for the guts of ten kilometres, offers another view of Derry-Londonderry. It allows you to sit back, appreciate and contemplate this city’s unique and varied history while marveling at its people’s resilience.

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City Of Derry Golf Club

Derry~Londonderry

Address

49 Victoria Road, Prehen, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 2PU

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7134 6369

info@cityofderrygolfclub.com

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Type:

Parkland Golf Course

Situated on the banks of the River Foyle, 2 miles from the Historic Walled City. The Prehen course offers a challenging test of golf, with stunning views of the River Foyle and the Hills of Donegal in the backdrop.

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- Restaurant on site
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- Wifi
Derry City Council Archive & Genelogy

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Foyle Valley Railway Centre, Foyle Road, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6SQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7136 5151

bernadette.walsh@derrystrabane.com

Type

Type:

Ancestry / Tracing Your Routes

The Archive and Genealogy Service of Derry City Council has responsibility for the preservation of the civic records of the Council and its predecessor, the Londonderry Corporation. The genealogy database is available at www.derry.rootsireland.ie

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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
St Eugene’s Cathedral

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Creggan Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 9AP

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7126 2894

cathedral@derrydiocese.org

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Cathedral

St Eugene's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic Cathedral located in Derry City. It is the Mother Church of the Derry Diocese, which stretches from Malin Head to Omagh and from Killygordon to Bellaghy.

Price
Free

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An Coire Arts Centre

Maghera

Address

132B Tirkane Road, Tirkane, Maghera, County Derry, BT46 5NH

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7954 9978

info@ancarn.org

Type

Type:

Theatre

An Coire Arts Centre provides the perfect setting for the delivery of a wide range of rural bilingual arts including youth, dance, visual, spoken & written and environmental arts plus music/cultural events. Activities are delivered through Irish &…

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Splash Outdoor Water Park

Moneymore

Address

Maghadone Road, Moneymore, County Londonderry, BT45 7SW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8674 8881

info@splashni.com

Type

Type:

Water Sports

Fill your next day out with laughs and excitement, while bouncing, sliding, jumping and crashing your way around a state-of-the-art inflatable aquapark, loaded with slides and obstacles. Or enjoy a relaxing and tranquil float around a beautiful…

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Ness and Ervey Woods Nature Reserves

Killaloo

Address

Ness Country Park, 50 Oughtagh Road, Killaloo, County Londonderry, BT47 3TR

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7133 8417

nieainfo@daera-ni.gov.uk

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Nature and Wildlife

Set in the Burntollet Valley within Ness Country Park, this nature reserve provides the opportunity to explore peaceful woodland, a gorge and high waterfall.

Price
Free

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
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Long Line Surf School

Limavady

Address

Benone Avenue, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0LQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 7738128 507

info@longlinesurfschool.co.uk

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Surfing

Long Line Surf School is situated on Benone Beach and Portstewart Strand offering a wide selection of packages from beginner to advanced surf lessons.

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Magilligan Martello Tower

Limavady

Address

Magilligan Point, Point Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0LR

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

Price
Free

Type

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Tower

A well preserved Martello Tower at Magilligan Point, an important historical site in Northern Ireland, built during the Napeolonic Wars marks the entrance to Lough Foyle.

Price
Free

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Wild Horse Adventure

Derry-Londonderry

Address

City Of Derry Equestrian Centre, 30 Bigwood Road, Derry-Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 3RP

Telephone
+44 (0) 7850208656

info@cityofderryequestrian.com

Type

Type:

Guided Tour

As you ride along country lanes, winding country roads and lush greenery you will be treated to panoramic views of Lough Foyle, Donegal and the North Coast

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Downhill Forest

Downhill

Address

Downhill Forest, Mussenden Road, Downhill, County Londonderry, BT51 4RR

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Walking & Hiking

There are two waymarked paths in the forest; one is just over a kilometre long while the other is two kilometres in length. The Ulster Way also runs through part of the forest.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Ballyronan Wood Walk

Ballyronan

Address

135a Shore Road, Ballyronan, County Londonderry, BT45 6JA

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7963 1510

tourism@midulstercouncil.org

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Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

Ballyronan Wood Walk is a beautiful walk through a small 5 acre wet woodland on the shores of Lough Neagh. The area boasts a wealth of wildlife easily viewed from the woodland path.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Bogside History Tours

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Guildhall Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6DQ

Telephone
07731450088

paul@bogsidehistorytours.com

Price
Price £13.00 Per Ticket

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Historical Tours

Learn about Bloody Sunday from those who were directly affected by it.

Price
Price £13.00 Per Ticket

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Tirkane Sweathouse

Maghera

Address

Urbalshinny Road, Maghera, County Londonderry, BT46 5PD

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

Price
Free

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Historic Site

Nestled in a secluded area located 2.5 miles to the North West of Maghera, Tirkane is a well preserved Sweathouse or Sauna.

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Free

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Garvagh Forest

Garvagh

Address

6 Forest Road, Garvagh, County Londonderry, BT51 5EF

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2955 6000

customer.forestservice@dardni.gov.uk

Price
Free

Type

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Forest Parks

Covering 200 hectares, Garvagh forest is situated on the Western outskirts of Garvagh, with trees from over 80 years onl to those only planted at the turn of the century.

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Free

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
Faughan Valley Golf Club

Eglinton

Address

8 Carmoney Road, Eglinton, County Londonderry, BT47 3JH

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7186 0707

davidforbes_faughanvalley@yahoo.co.uk

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Type:

Parkland Golf Course

Faughan Valley Golf Club is a Par 69 course measuring 5453 yards, standard scratch 68. Built on the naturally free draining banks of the River Faughan this site provides the golfer with a demanding and yet visually enjoyable experience.

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Dungiven Priory and O'Cahan's Tomb

Dungiven

Address

Priory Lane, Dungiven, County Londonderry, BT47 4UH

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Abbey / Priory

Augustinian priory with a 15th-century tomb of Cooey-na-Gall, an O'Cahan chief, who died in 1385.

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Free

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Moydamlaght Forest - Medium Trail

Moneyneany

Address

Moydamlaght Road, Moneyneany, County Londonderry, BT45 7ES

Type

Type:

Walking & Hiking

A circular route following a gravel forest trail through conifer and native woodland.

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Maghera Walled Garden

Maghera

Address

Church Street, Maghera, County Londonderry, BT46 5BD

Telephone
+44 (0) 3000 132 132

tourism@midulstercouncil.org

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Garden

Maghera Walled Garden, a restored Victorian Garden on the grounds of a medieval 4th Century royal dwelling and ancient Monastery.

Price
Free

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The Honourable The Irish Society

Coleraine

Address

Cutts House, 54 Castleroe Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT51 3RL

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7034 4796

office@theirishsociety.co.uk

Type

Type:

Coarse Fishing

We manage Northern Ireland's finest salmon, trout, pike and coarse fishing on the Lower Bann River and tributaries. Season/day rods available on private beats, also season permits for unrestricted stretches, both game and coarse.

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Deluxe Tours and Transfers - Causeway Coast Tour

Londonderry

Address

6 Oak Tree Manor, Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 3PG

Telephone
+44 (0) 7452 824 813

deluxetoursandtransfers@gmail.com

Type

Type:

Tailor-made Tours

Take a luxury Private Tour with Deluxe Guided Tours of The Causeway Coast and discover why Northern Ireland has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world

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- Wifi
- Wi-fi available