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The City of Derry International Choir Festival has announced plans for a ninth edition of the much-loved and anticipated annual autumn festival, due to take place from 20 – 24 October 2021.

From Monday May 24^th we are delighted welcome back our attractions, museums and hotels as they reopen their doors to visitors once again.

To help you plan out your visit to Derry – Londonderry, we’ve put together a handy list of all the attractions opening over the next few weeks and with information about how to book.

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

There were more than 50,000 views on the Bank Holiday weekend's virtual performances as part of the 20^th edition of the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival.

The Board, Chief Executive and staff of Visit Derry are delighted to welcome Michelle Simpson in her appointment as the new Chair of the organisation.

If you like wordsearch puzzles, then why not give our Derry~Londonderry themed wordsearch a go. We hope you'll enjoy it and discover lots of fun places to go to on a staycation in our historic Walled City, soon. 

We are buzzin Derry Girls season one is still showing on Netflix. You can catch season two on Channel 4. If you haven't seen the show yet then give it a try, we're sure you'll love it. If you have watched it already then take our quiz. 👇

Delve into Derry~Londonderry's past and spend the weekend visiting its impressive museums, each with their own story to tell. 

Learn about the Plantation, the Siege of Derry and right up to the Troubles. 

Love Derry Girls? Love a challenge? then why not enjoy completing a Derry Girls jigsaw! 

Heard of the term 'Catwalk' and ever wondered where it came from? Well, it's claimed that the very term was coined in the historic Walled City of Derry~Londonderry. 

If you’re a fan of the hit comedy Derry Girls then you simply have to visit our LegenDerry city! 

There’s lots to discover in Derry~Londonderry. We’re a city rich in culture, heritage and history but did you know we’re also home to some pretty spectacular parks and beauty spots.

Take a deep dive into Derry’s history while also discovering some of our unique landscapes and wonderful outdoor adventures suitable for the whole family