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Welsh Margetson Factory
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Built in 1872, as a shirt factory, this three-storey red brick factory by architect J.G Ferguson on Carlisle Road now houses a government pensions office....More
Murals -Lincoln Courts/ Bond Street (Heritage Trail)
Monuments
These murals show various symbols rooted in Loayalist tradition and history, for example The Clenched Fist (which has been perhaps one of the strongest Loyalist emblems that has existed) and the...More
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Nightlife And Entertainment
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin is a £4million, purpose-built Irish language, cultural and enterprise centre based in the Walled City's historic Great James Street area. It will act as a hub for a variety of...More
The Bogside (Heritage Trail)
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
This area first developed as a residential area in the 18th Century. However, industry had developed around the docks area as shipbuilding and shirt-making attracted people from the Catholic community...More
The Golden Teapot
Other
Visitors to the city may want to pay a quick visit to this quirky landmark which has made a re-appearance recently, 'The Golden Teapot' currently located outside Fallers Jewellers on Strand Road. This...More
The Former Waterside Railway Station (Heritage Trail)
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Built in 1873 on Duke Street is the original terminus of the railway to Belfast. The architect was John Lanyon and the clock tower was added in 1888. The building was restored after a number of bomb...More
Tower Museum
Children and Family Attractions
The Tower Museum is located within the City’s historic walls and has won four major awards since its opening in October 1992....More
Former US Naval Base at Clooney (Heritage Trail)
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
Located on a site opposite the Broomhill Hotel on Clooney Road is the former U.S Naval communications base which was built during the Second World War. It was the last operational U.S Base in Ireland...More
Ebrington Barracks (Heritage Trail)
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
The Barracks are named after Lord Ebrington, the then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and were built between 1839 and 1841 on a prime site overlooking the River Foyle. During the Second World War the...More
The Bogside People's Gallery of Murals
Art Galleries
Murals painted on gable walls were a vocal political expression during the recent period of history in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles. Today the murals are becoming tourist attractions. The...More
St Columb's Park (Heritage Trail)
Children and Family Attractions
This public park, on the Limavady Road was formerly the estate of the Hill family. A large house in the grounds was called 'Chatham' as its builder was a naval officer Lieutenant John Rea; his...More
Brackfield Bawn (Heritage Trail)
Churches And Settlements
Located off the main Derry to Belfast Road (A6) the ruin of the bawn house dates to 1611, built on lands of the skinners company. This type of fortified house was a requirement of the Plantation of...More
Claremont Presbyterian Church (Heritage Trail)
Historic Buildings, Houses and Castles
This former church, now an office accommodation, was built in 1905. A feature of the building is the cavernous effect doorway and red brick turrets. The design of M.A Robinson is Gothic with Tudor...More
Tireighter Wedge Tomb
Churches And Settlements
On a broad SE-facing slope which falls from the site to the R.Faughan, with panoramic views NE-E-SSW. This is a very well preserved wedge tomb orientated E-W, 7.55m long, 5.75m wide along the facade...More
Green Lane Museum
Touring Ideas
Step back in time by visiting the Green Lane Museum, located at the Roe Valley Country Park, approximately one mile from Limavady. Here, the visitor can view historical exhibits relating to the linen...More
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