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Category: Museums - Londonderry Attractions & Activities
Address: Foyle Rd, Londonderry BT48 6SQ
The Foyle Railway Museum is dedicated to preserving interest in the Northern Ireland railroad systems. With some exhibits dating back to 1900, the museum traces the "boom-and-bust" history of railways in the north of Ireland; from a peak of four major systems in the first half of the 20th century to the current-day...
Category: Sightseeing - Londonderry Attractions & Activities
Address: Derry/Londonderry
Derry is the only completely walled city in Ireland. During the 17th century, the walls were built by English settlers as a defence of the city with four gates, Bishop's Gate, Ferryquay Gate, Butcher Gate and Shipquay Gate. Three more gates were added later. Today you can take tours of the city walls to learn about...
Category: Sightseeing - Londonderry Attractions & Activities
Address: Leckky Rd, Lisfannon Park, Londonderry
This spot, located outside the city walls of Derry on the edge of the Bogside, was site of one of the most infamous clashes between Loyalists and Nationalists during the "Troubles." On January 4, 1969, violence erupted between the local constabulary and a group of marchers. Though the surroundings have changed a...
Category: Sightseeing - Londonderry Attractions & Activities
Address: Guildhall Sq, Londonderry BT48 6DQ
This impressive-looking building, located just outside the city walls near Shipquay Gate, is one of the more dominant fixtures in Derry. The original Guildhall was built in 1890, but burned to the ground in 1908. The new building, which contains several stained glass windows, is a neo-Gothic building, and was restored...
Category: Museums - Londonderry Attractions & Activities
Address: Harbour Sq, Heritage and Museum Service, Londonderry BT48 6AF
Derry's seaside location has always been in an important factor in the city's growth and history. Located in the former Port and Harbour Commissioner's Office, the Harbour Museum includes exhibits that focus on the city's maritime history from the World War II-era to the city's role in overseas shipping and trade....
Category: Religious Sites - Londonderry Attractions & Activities
Address: Long Tower St, Londonderry
Constructed late in the 18th century for the poor Catholics living in the Bogside, the Long Tower Church is believed to be the oldest Catholic Church in Derry. A brief walk around the church grounds is a rewarding experience, as is a visit to St. Columb's Well, where you'll find a statue by Marko Pogacnic.
Category: Religious Sites - Londonderry Attractions & Activities
Address: Palace St, Londonderry BT48 6PS
In the sixth century, St. Columb built a monastery in what is now the city of Derry. Reportedly, St. Augustine's Church was constructed on the same site where this monastery once stood. The original church, which most likely was the place of worship for English settlers in the 17th century, was replaced in 1872 by the...
Category: Religious Sites - Londonderry Attractions & Activities
Address: London St, Derry/Londonderry BT48 6LZ
St. Columb's Cathedral is one of the most prominent buildings in the city. Located just inside the city walls and atop one of the highest areas in the city, the church has always been a strategic treasure. During the Great Siege of 1688, it was used as a defensive stronghold. Many prominent citizens are buried in the...
Category: Religious Sites - Londonderry Attractions & Activities
Address: Great St. James St, Londonderry BT48 7DS
St. Eugene's Cathedral dates back to the latter half of the 19th century. The church's spire, which reaches nearly 80 meters in height, is one of the most visible and distinctive structures in Derry's skyline. Today, St. Eugene's is the Catholic cathedral of the diocese of Londonderry.
Category: Sightseeing - Londonderry Attractions & Activities
Address: Ballyarnett Country Park, Londonderry BT48 7UF
This small interpretive centre honors the famous pilot, who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Interestingly, Paris, not Derry, was her true destination. However, she mistook the Northwest Ireland town for the City of Lights and landed just north of here, in Ballyarnette, on 21 May 1932. The...
