Nearby Attractions
The Clipper round the world race returns to Derry in July 2020.
The Foyle Maritime Festival returns to Derry~Londonderry from 25th July-2nd August and will host the stopover of the Clipper Race 2019-20 as they near the end of their Round the World Journey.
Queens Quay will once again be transformed into a maritime wonderland full of fun, activities, music, arts and crafts as we prepare to welcome the Clipper Race yachts back!
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The Derry Walls
A walk around the walls of Derry~Londonderry,the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest city on the island of Ireland, reveals a splendid city crammed full of history, heritage, interest and a vibrant cultural scene. This is the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland and one of the finest examples of Walled Cities in Europe. A guided walking tour is thoroughly recommended.
Donegal
A largely Irish-speaking region bordering the Atlantic Ocean in northwestern Ireland,County Donegal is made up of castles, rugged coastline and mountains such as the quartzite Mount Errigal. Glenveagh National Park, once a private estate, encompasses forests, lakes and bogland in the Derryveagh Mountains. From Ireland's most northerly point, Malin Head to the majestic Slieve League, a 600 metre cliff face rising up from the raging ocean, and on to the fairytale Donegal Town, it certainly is a breath taking experience.
St Columb's Cathedral
Saint Columb’s Cathedral, was the first Cathedral built after the Reformation. It is the city’s most historic building containing displays of artefacts from the Siege, a fine collection of silver Communion plate, as well as information on famous personalities, e.g. Cecil Francis Alexander (the internationally renowned hymn writer), the Earl Bishop and the philosopher George Berkeley. An exhibition of facsimilies of the Book of Kells was recently opened.It is dedicated to the name of St. Columba (Columb),the Ulster monk who established a Christian settlement here in the sixth century.
The North Coast
Hugging the Atlantic coast from Derry/Londonderry to Belfast , the Causeway coast takes in some of Irelands most incredible sights and experiences. From the mouth of the Foyle, along the 7 mile Magilligan Strand with Mussenden Temple perched at the cliff edge, to the rolling links of the world renowned Royal Portrush Golf Club. From the ancient ruins of Dunluce Castle to the World Heritage Site at the Giants Causeway, From the worlds oldest whiskey distillery at Bushmills down to the Glens of Antrim. It is one of the greatest of all road trips!
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Culture
Celebrate the culture of this City in so many different ways! Take a tour of the Bogside and see the murals commemorating the troubles. The Apprentice Boys March in July is a colourful spectacle with over 140 bands celebrating the shutting of the gates at the start of the Siege of Londonderry in 1688. The Banks of the Foyle Festival at Halloween is one of Europes largest street parties attracting over 30,000 revellers. With it's rich traditions of culture and history, there's always plenty to do