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Boomhall History Tour EHOD 2023

35 Clarendon Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 7ER
Boomhall History Tour EHOD 2023

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Boomhall Estate is a public riverside parkland and a historic Siege of Derry Battle Site where the Breaking of the Boom across the river ended the Siege of Derry.  

There are also remains of a Georgian villa, stables, walled garden and 18th century landscape occupied in the past by major merchant families engaged in the emigration and goods trades with North America, Caribbean and the Baltic, as well as being major players in administration of India and South Africa.    

Come along on Saturday 9th or Sunday 10th September for an outdoor walking talk, telling the story of Boomhall and the Breaking of the Boom at Boomhall. Everyone welcome!  The tour lasts approximately one and a half hours and be prepared for the weather!  At Boomhall walking is confined to a short flat tar macadam cycle path so wheelchairs are welcome.  

Please note: There are no toilet facilities available on site.  

Places are limited and booking essential. For bookings tel 07968 738862 or email admin@boomhall.org  

Watch this short taster video on the History of Boomhall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7heEcU7WdI  

 

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