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What's On in Derry~Londonderry

Though Derry-Londonderry is one of the oldest cities in Ireland, the home of Teenage Kicks and Derry Girls has always been young at heart. Northern Ireland's second city has a proud musical pedigree with The Undertones, Nell McCafferty, Bronagh Gallagher, Willie Doherty, singer-songwriter SOAK and Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid all hailing from Derry-Londonderry. With so much musical talent around, it should come as no surprise that here you will find a host of music festivals to suit all tastes throughout the year - from jazz, electronic to choral and beyond.

When it comes to what’s happening in Derry-Londonderry, the best way to find out is to ask the locals as often this will lead you to unknown treasures. But here's a few ideas to get you started...

Walk and Sketch with Sarah Carrington (Sat 12 Sept)

Join local landscape artist Sarah Carrington for a vibrant and engaging Walk and Sketch Session at Downhill Demesne, where dramatic clifftop views and historic buildings bring endless inspiration for your canvas. Working with watercolour and expressive mark-making, you'll stop at key viewpoints along the way - including the Belvedere, Bishop's Palace, Mausoleum and Mussenden Temple - to explore the rich textures of this remarkable coastal landscape.

Throughout the session, Sarah will share her approach through various relaxed demonstrations, offering practical tips and tricks on how to capture the atmosphere with confidence on your sketchbook.

Roe Valley Speciality Market (Sat 19 Sept)

Discover the Roe Valley Speciality Market. This friendly outdoor market is where local traders gather to offer a great selection of fresh food, unique handmade crafts, fine art, and other speciality products. It's conveniently located right by the main shops, free to enter, and well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome. Come meet the locals and explore a taste of what the area has to offer!

No matter when you visit, there is always something happening. So book your tickets and discover more of the walled city.

The Truffle Shuffle at The Chocolate Manor (Sat 19 Sept - Sat 28 Nov)

Get hands on and learn to make hand-crafted chocolate truffles under the expert tutelage of The Chocolate Manor's Chief Chocolatier Geri Martin.

Hosted on 19th September, 31st October and 28th November, you'll learn the process behind crafting chocolate ganache, how to expert temper it for a professional finish, as well as a range of decorating techniques. You will be provided with all you need to make your chocolates, while you can also take the recipes home to have a go at recreating the truffle magic on your own.