Escape To The Walled City

Visit the legenderry city and you’ll find a beautiful and historic hideaway bursting with vibrant energy. Derry~Londonderry is one of the best value short break destinations on the island of Ireland. Everywhere you look, lively bars and cool restaurants share cobbled streets with iconic landmarks and museums – so it’s perfect for a city break. But where to start? Here's a quick guide to getting the most out of your visit...

Exquisite Exhibits

A city with epic stories to tell. Whether you’re into sieges or shipwrecks, or even if you want to journey through the epicentre of the region’s civil rights era you can discover all this at The Siege Museum, The Tower Museum, or the Museum of Free Derry. Each of them has a treasure trove of stories and artefacts from our remarkable history.

Meet the Girls

Get out and about to find filming locations from Channel 4's hit comedy, Derry Girls. Along the way, you’ll see exactly how our locals inspired such warm and witty characters.

Legenderry Food

This city loves its grub. Any local will gladly list a dozen great places for you try. Among them will likely be The Guildhall Taphouse for a buzzing atmosphere, Browns Bonds Hill for fine dining, and El Tapas Grá for a local twist on Spanish classics. (Check out legenderryfood.com for more ideas).

Electric nights

When it gets dark, this city shines. The likes of Van Morrison, Kodaline and Jimmy Carr will raise the roof at the Millennium Forum soon. While the River Inn or Paedar O'Donnell's are renowned for fun and music long into the night.

Girls’ Getaways

Whether it’s to escape from a busy lifestyle or indulge in a spot of shopping, we have you covered. From bottomless brunches to afternoon teas, relaxing spas, or unique finds in the craft village, grab a few mates for the perfect girls’ getaway.

Okay, sounds great, how do I get there?

Easy. You can fly direct from Glasgow to City of Derry Airport with Loganair in around an hour or use transport links from the Belfast airports or seaports.

And where’s good to stay?

You’ll find boutique hotels and budget-friendly options all ovear the city, and find great hotel deals on VisitDerry.com/ escape

Oh, one more thing...

Make sure you get a Visit Derry Pass. It’s like your key to the city. It gets you access to top attractions and some great walking tours – just £25 for a one-day or £30 for a two-day pass!

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Tower Museum

The Tower Museum houses two permanent exhibitions The Story of Derry and An Armada Shipwreck - La Trinidad Valencera as well as other temporary exhibitions. The top of the Museum provides an open air viewing facility in the heart of the city centre.
Food and Drink

Whether you are looking for contemporary cuisine, a fine dining experience or your just re-fuelling the kids, you'll find it all in Derry! The local chefs are keen to use local produce, transforming it into a wonderful culinary delight for your gourmet pleasure. Our restaurants, bistros and brasseries will have you coming back for second helpings. The choice is remarkable for a city of its size.
Outdoor Adventures

Feel the wind on your back and sun on your face as you enjoy a plethora of outdoor adventures in the city and region. From stand up paddle boarding on the beautiful River Foyle to adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers looking to pilot a hovercraft over grass and water at Limitless Adventure Centre, there’s plenty to do.
Home of Derry Girls

Come and visit the place that inspired Derry Girl Lisa McGee’s award winning TV show. Enjoy a Derry Girls screen walking tour, taking you to some of the show’s most iconic filming locations. You'll also get the chance to get your selfie taken outside the famous Derry Girls Mural. Afterwards, enjoy a Derry Girls themed afternoon tea, featuring a cream horns, cones of chips, a crisp sarnie and more!
Transport and Travel

Getting to Derry~Londonderry has never been easier! Did you know that we’re just a three hour drive from Dublin and a 90 minute drive from Belfast. You can also reach us via our airport, City of Derry Airport, which has direct access from London Stansted, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Manchester and Majorca. Or, fly to Belfast International Airport or Belfast City Airport and hop on the Airporter which will take you directly into the city centre.
Top Ten Reasons To Visit Derry

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

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.
Visitor Pass

The Visit Derry Pass is the Official Sightseeing ticket for the Walled City of Derry~Londonderry. Valid for one or two days the pass provides access to ten handpicked attractions, saving money on admission fees whilst seeing the best the city has to offer. You will also receive a Visit Derry map, local tips and offers to make sure you get the very most from your trip. Insightful and inspiring, the Visit Derry Pass is a winner for all ages and a great way to save money and time.
All Events

Known as a 'festival city', there's plenty to keep you entertained on your next visit to the Walled City. So if it's theatre shows, music events, cultural weekends or even world-famous festivals, we have it all in Derry-Londonderry.
Shopping

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.
Recreation and Leisure

From our giant 17th Century Walls, award winning museums, sumptuous spas and our shopping malls – we’re a city with lots of things to do and discover. So whatever the reason for your trip, you’ll be guaranteed a LegenDerry experience.