Londonderry City
From ancient city walls to vibrant modern living, Londonderry’s got it all – and it’s the UK’s City of Culture 2013!
Activities
A scenic city golf club, plus a perfectly placed adventure park
City Cruise
Take a scenic cruise down Londonderry’s river, the Foyle, and get a look at the city from a different angle.
City Walk
The best way to get to know Londonderry is with a walking tour around its early 17th-century walls. Stop off along the way and admire the well-preserved walls and visit landmarks as you please.
Golf
Enjoy a scenic round of golf just three miles from the city centre at the City of Derry Golf Club, which boasts an 18-hole, 6,000-metre championship golf course.
See more highlightsWatersports
Enjoy a wide variety of watersports at Creggan Country Park located 1,000ft above sea level, with a wonderful view of the hills of Donegal and the city of Londonderry below.
Children
Strike out at a top bowling alley and enjoy Ireland’s biggest Hallowe’en party
Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival
Don a silly mask and get into the spirit of things with Ireland’s largest Hallowe’en party.
Bowling
There’s everything you need for a good family day out at Brunswick Superbowl with its 10-pin bowling, restaurant, bar, café, kids adventure castle, pool tables and video games.
Culture
A multi-purpose theatre plus an award-winning museum
Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival, Londonderry
Don a silly mask and get into the spirit of things with Ireland’s largest Hallowe’en party.
Foyle Film Festival
One of the country’s top film festivals, visitors can sample a diverse and dynamic programme of premiers from across the globe, as well as find out who won what at the Stella Artois Film Awards.
Hysterical Comedy Festival, County Londonderry
Held by An Grianan Theatre, the Hysterical Comedy Festival serves up the best of national and international comedians and comedy acts.
See more highlightsMillennium Forum
This multi-purpose theatre offers a variety of entertainment from concerts to pantomimes.
The Tower Museum
Take a trip to this award-winning museum, which tells the story of Londonderry from its geological formation to the present day. The Tower recently was boosted by a £2.7million investment into an Armada exhibition, displaying artifacts from one of the sunken Spanish fleet off the North West Coast.
Eating, Drinking & Luxury
Elegant eating and country house style in Londonderrry City
Beech Hill Country House
If you want easy access to the city, but with more of a rural environment try Beech House. Just two miles outside Londonderry, this elegant country house is nestled into 42 acres of tranquil woodland with gentle waterfalls and pretty gardens.
Browns Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
Browns started life as a gourmet burger bar, but evolved over the years to become Londonderry’s premiere fine dining restaurant using the best local ingredients and super-fresh produce.
Gay & Lesbian
Head to Pepe’s for Londonderry’s happening gay scene
Pepe’s Bar & Nightclub
Popular bar and club in the heart of Londonderry city.
Shopping
Shop for crystal and crafts, or browse around at Northern Ireland’s biggest shopping centre
City of Derry Crystal
Derry Crystal uses traditional methods to create a delightful line of handcrafted cut glass, crystal and special pieces.
Colmcille Stone Crafts
Inspired by the mythical Irish Celtic era, Colmcille Stone Crafts produces unique mirrors, clocks and pieces of artwork.
Foyleside Shopping Centre
Winner of Northern Ireland’s Best Shopping Centre 2004, Foyleside is a big and busy place with over 45 shops to explore.
Sightseeing
Discover what’s inside the ancient city walls of Londonderry City
City Walls
Londonderry’s city walls resound with 1,450 years of history and are the city’s number one tourist attraction, which isn’t surprising when you consider that this is the only completely walled city in the British Isles.
St Columb’s Cathedal
Built in 1633, St Columb’s is the most historic building in Londonderry. The Cathedral is dedicated to St Columba, who established a Christian settlement there in the sixth century.
The Guildhall
The main civic and cultural building in Londonderry has the largest collection of stained glass in Ireland – particularly stunning when the sun shines down.
See more highlightsThe Heritage Tower
Located in the Fountain area of Londonderry, the 19th-century Heritage Tower’s gaol was once home to Irish leaders De Valera and Wolfe Tone, and now is filled with artifacts and memorabilia stretching back to World War I.





