Blog (Itinerary) - Visit Derry

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.

The Walled City’s reputation as a culinary hotspot continues to grow. Whether you are looking for contemporary cuisine, a fine dining experience or something a little more casual, Derry~Londonderry is bursting with flavour. 

You’ve most likely spent the month frenetically rushing towards the 25^th. The big day has been and gone, and you may come to experience ‘Romjul’ – Norwegian for a ‘lull’. Whether you wish to take things slowly or have energetic little ones to entertain, there’s so much to enjoy in the Walled City and district on the days between Christmas and New Year.

With less than two weeks to go, we are well and truly feeling the Christmas spirit here in the Walled City. If you haven't experienced a Derry Christmas just yet, we have curated a guide so you can make the most of a festive day out in Derry~Londonderry. From magical Christmas attractions to late-night shopping, cosy coffee shops to Christmassy cocktails in our many pubs & restaurants, there's something for everyone. 

The festive season has arrived and, whilst Christmas is about presence as opposed to presents, we have curated a list of must-visit places to shop in the Walled City this Christmas should you be hoping to purchase a "little something" for your nearest & dearest. 

Welcome to Europe’s BIGGEST Halloween festival, Derry~Londonderry! With four nights of Derry Halloween fun to enjoy, we promise this will be an unforgettable experience – filled with ghosts and ghouls, Halloween in the Walled City is like no other. To give you some inspiration for your trip this year, we’ve pulled together a four-day itinerary to help plan your Derry Halloween visit.

Still looking for that perfect Christmas present? Then head to to the Walled City of Derry~Londonderry. Here you'll find the best shops from craft shops, high street stores to hidden gems along the way. 

Our legenderry Walled City is renowed for its warm welcome, great craic, music scene and atmosphere.

With winter upon us, shorter days and darker nights, there's no better way to spend the evening than by checking out some of the city's cosiest pubs.

Welcome to the BEST destination in the world to celebrate Halloween – Derry~Londonderry! With three nights of Derry Halloween fun, we promise this will be an unforgettable experience – filled with ghosts and ghouls, Halloween in the Walled City is like no other. To give you some inspiration for your trip this year, we’ve pulled together a four day itinerary to help plan your Derry Halloween visit.

Looking for inspiration for a quick getaway this summer with the kids? Then visit the historic Walled City of Derry~Londonderry, there’s bucket loads to do with kids both big and small, we guarantee it will be pretty legenderry with helpings of memories made along the way.

Shops in Derry are opening up again from today, Friday April 30th.  

We look forward to welcoming back our licensed and unlicensed premises who are allowed to operate outdoors from this Friday, April 30th. Non essential retail is now also allowed to reopen, as well as self catering accommodation.