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Riverwatch Visitor Centre & Aquarium
Angling
Riverwatch Aquarium and Visitor Centre is a great tourist attraction located just outside Derry City Centre and with Free Admission it's a must do for families and visitors. Watch the fish swim about...More
Free Derry Corner
Other
The gable wall with its slogan“You Are Now Entering Free Derry” was painted by John Caker Casey, on 5th January 1969. The name “Free Derry” was given to the areas of the Bogside, Creggan and...More
City Factory (Heriatge Trail)
Art Galleries
Located on Little James Street, this former shirt factory was built in 1863 for Messrs Mc Intyre, Hogg and Marsh. The keystones above the windows depict the five continents. It now houses a faculty of...More
Brook Park (Heritage Trail)
Children and Family Attractions
The park was developed around a boys' orphange known as Gwyn's Charitable Institute from a bequest of a Mr Brooke. This building was destroyed in the 1970s during 'The Troubles' when it was being used...More
The Nerve Centre
Nightlife And Entertainment
The Nerve Centre has been described as 'One of the most dynamic and innovative multi-media centres in the British Isles'. The Oscar nominated centre is housed in a new state of the art building ....More
The Former Co Donegal Railway Station (Heritage Trail)
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
This building located south of the junction of Craigavon Bridge and Victoria Road was the terminus of the Co. Donegal Railway which opened in 1900 as a narrow gauge track that ran through Strabane,...More
Foyle Luxury Cruises
Touring Ideas
Step aboard our luxury motor cruiser and have a memorable, authentic experience. Listen to our tour guides as they unfold the wonderful stories of the River Foyle and you will appreciate why this...More
Creggan Country Park
Water Based Activities
Creggan Country Park is a not for profit watersports and outdoor pursuits facility located just 10 minutes from the city centre. The activity centre provides a range of services and amenities for...More
The Shipyard Area (Heritage Trail)
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The area along the riverfront from Sainsbury's car park to Bay Road was the shipyard in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The most well known builder was Captain William Coppin who built many...More
Peace Bridge
Monuments
The recently opened Peace Bridge (June 2011), is a new walk and cycle bridge across the River Foyle, and is the city’s third river crossing. Costing over £14m to build, the bridge is designed for...More
McNamara's Famous Guided Walking Tours
Touring Ideas
Experience the sights, sounds and flavours of one of Ireland's most exciting cities on a fun and informative, multi-award winning guided walking tour of historic Derry, as seen on UTV, BBC, RTE and...More
Ebrington
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Originally known as 'Strong's Orchard', the Ebrington site was first used for military purposes during the Siege of Derry in 1689 and the current Star Fort dates back to 1841....More
Rosses Bay (Heritage Trail)
Other
Located on the southern side of the bridge at Waterside is an inlet of the Foyle called Rosses Bay or 'Port Rois.' The bay is now almost separated from the river by the railway embankment and was the...More
Tireighter Wedge Tomb
Churches And Settlements
Located south of Park village, Tireighter Wedge Tomb dates from the early bronze age and is twenty four feet in length....More
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