Blog (Press Release) - Visit Derry

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Councillor Sandra Duffy has led the tributes to Phil Coulter at a ceremony to confer him with the Freedom of the City and District at the Guildhall.

With less than a month to go, there are some huge highlights to look forward to – with Phil Coulter kicking things off on October 8

Pedal and pedestrian power is getting a big push in the North West with the opening of Sustrans’ new Active Travel Centre in Derry-Londonderry.

Step out of the light and into the darkness as the Walled City of Derry~Londonderry comes alive for Europe’s biggest Halloween festival, full of folklore, feasting and family fun.

It’s that time of year again when cultural venues across Derry City and Strabane District Council throw open their doors to welcome patrons to experience the culture on their doorstep.

Halloween revellers will be thrilled to hear that the annual Halloween Carnival parade will make a spooktacular return this year, with the launch today of Derry's internationally acclaimed Halloween Festival.

Contemporary circus artists, Compagnie XY have landed in Derry-Londonderry with plans to involve the general public in a series of surprise, pop up performances across the city.

Browns Bonds Hill has been named Best Restaurant in the county again at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2022.

It’s been a ‘cracker’ summer in Derry~Londonderry so far this year and the good news is that we are only halfway through with plenty of fantastic events and nightlife planned to give you the perfect reason to visit the North West.

Derry city’s local food and drink providers have been linked up in a tasty trail of restaurants, cafes, street food, bars and hotels that aims to promote the LegenDerry Food experience for visitors and locals alike.

Translink has teamed-up with Derry City and Strabane District Council to provide extra services for spectators heading to the Foyle Maritime Festival as it makes a spectacular return to Derry~Londonderry.