Blog (September 2023) - Visit Derry

The Deputy Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Jason Barr, was joined by leading figures in the tourism industry for the relaunch of the Alley Visitor Information Centre in Strabane.

It’s been many months in the planning – but the curtain has finally been raised on the Derry Halloween programme for this year, with plenty of haunting highlights to keep everyone entertained from October 28^th – 31^st.

Derry city centre is set to be filled with music, song, dance, fashion and cuisine this Saturday as the North West Multicultural Festival - One World takes place in and around the Guildhall.

Derry’s Halloween plans are well and truly up in the air it was confirmed at today’s Business and Culture Committee meeting – as exciting plans for a dazzling drone display were unveiled.

A shopping trip in Derry~Londonderry will most definitely not disappoint. From luxury boutique stores, to high street chains and our stunning craft shops, you’ll find everything you need and more. So whether you’re visiting the city to explore our historic 400-year-old Walls, award-winning museums or even simply just to check out our social scene, make sure you swing by our shopping centres too.

There are so many great reasons to visit Derry~Londonderry but here’s a few suggestions.

Foyle Port welcomed brand new cruise ship Explora I to Lough Foyle today on her first ever visit to the island of Ireland.