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Unlock the Walled City

  1. Visit Derry Pass
    The Visit Derry Pass is the Official Sightseeing ticket for the Walled City of Derry~Londonderry.
  2. Accommodation
    There’s so much choice in Derry~Londonderry when it comes to choosing where to stay, with options available to suit everyone’s budget and taste.  So whether you want to stay in the heart of the city action, or somewhere a little quieter then you’ll have plenty to choose from.  From international hotel brands, boutique designer hotels right through to the best B&Bs, guest houses and self-catering accommodation in the country – we’ve got them in abundance.
  3. Ireland Unrushed - 5 days in the North West!

    Welcome to Derry~Londonderry, where every street corner holds a story, every landscape invites reflection, and every encounter leaves a lasting impression. This thoughtfully paced itinerary offers you a chance to experience the northwest of Ireland as it’s meant to be—unhurried, immersive, and full of wonder. 

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Unlock the Walled City

  1. Tours
    Whether it’s a walking, taxi or boat tour you’re looking for – then we’ve got you covered! There are a wide range of walking tours available in the city from political and historical tours, right down to Derry Girls screen tours.
  2. Museums
    Dive deep into Derry’s unique history and discover all there is to know about this thriving historic city. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in Ireland, there is history at every turn.
  3. Country & Forest Parks
    Picture this, lush parkland and thick woodlands nestled amongst the backdrop of the historic Walled City – the perfect place to explore the great outdoors. Discover some of the region’s most magical and intriguing forests parks, filled with tasty tearooms and activities to keep everyone entertained.
  4. Causeway Coast and Glens
    Stretching from Belfast to Derry~Londonderry and taking in some of Ireland's most incredible sights, the Causeway Coastal Route is a true legend. Hugging the Atlantic coast from Derry~Londonderry to Belfast – or vice versa – the Causeway Coastal Route is studded with sandy beaches, fishing villages, gorse-covered valleys and fuchsia-edged clifftop paths.
  5. Crindle stables overlooks the beautiful Binevenagh Mountain. Our adrenaline filled and relaxing activities include themed fun days, bespoke experiences - nerf and unicorn, pony treks, Game of Thrones® locations beach rides and relaxing picnic treks.
    1. waves lap over the basalt stones at the giants causeway
      Flanked by the wild North Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of dramatic cliffs, the Giant's Causeway is a geological wonder and home to a wealth of history and legend. The 40,000 basalt stone columns left by volcanic eruptions 60 million years ago, has captured the imagination of all who see it.
      1. Group overlooking the Peace Bridge in Derry city on the Foodie Cycle Tour
        Far and Wild is the leading eco-adventure company in the North West of Ireland, bringing you activities including Moonlight Kayaking, Coasteering, and Stand Up Paddle Board tours.
      2. Strabane & the Sperrins
        Hidden away in the heart of Ulster lies the Tyrone and the Sperrins an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a dramatic environment millions of years in the making and with a thousand and one secrets awaiting to be discovered. This scenic heartland offers a complete taste of rural Ireland and features some of Ireland’s most stunning landscapes.
      3. Dart Mountain Cheese make a range of award-winning in small batches using the finest local milk. We have a number of tours that we hope will appeal to your individual needs.
        1. Nowanois - The Sperrin's Sculpture Trail
          Explore the Sperrins Sculpture Trail, including Nowanois located in Co.Tyrone. The adult Nowanois points to the sky; he muses telling his younger self a story of the stars and of the ancestors gone by who looked and marvelled at the heavens.
        2. Seamus Heaney HomePlace - Exhibition
          Seamus Heaney HomePlace takes you on an inspiring journey through the life and work of one of Ireland’s greatest writers. Situated between his two childhood homes at Mossbawn and The Wood, and only a few hundred yards from St Mary’s Church, Bellaghy, which he chose as his final resting place, HomePlace is at the heart of the area that inspired so much of the poet’s work.
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        3. Wild Atlantic Way
          From the wind-whipped tip of Malin Head to the safe haven of Kinsale Harbour, wrap yourself in the wilderness of the west coast of Ireland on the world's longest defined coastal touring route. The Wild Atlantic Way is a sensational journey of soaring cliffs and buzzing towns and cities, of hidden beaches and epic bays. So whether you drive it from end-to-end, or dip into it as the mood strikes, it's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
        4. Wild Ireland Bear
          Set in an ancient Celtic rainforest, Wild Ireland is a unique wildlife sanctuary where nature, history, and conservation come to life. Located on the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, just a short drive from Derry City and Greencastle Port, Wild Ireland offers an unforgettable experience for all ages.
          1. Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium
            Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium is located at the Old Coast Guard station over looking Greencastle Harbour on the banks of the beautiful Lough Foyle. It is situated beside the Lough Foyle ferry entrance; this passenger/car ferry service runs between Greencastle and Magilligan, Co. Derry.
            1. The Amazing Grace Yacht
              Experience a cruise in Derry~Londonderry along the River Foyle or Dolphin Cruise in the picturesque Donegal. Why not make a day of it, and explore the Inishtraul Island with a full day excursion and lunch upon the The Amazing Grace yacht.
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