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!