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    European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) is taking place on 12-13 September across Northern Ireland.

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Festival City

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  1. 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.
  2. European Heritage Open Days 2026
    European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) is an annual event celebrating local architecture, history and culture. On 12th & 13th September, historic buildings, monuments and landmarks across Northern Ireland will open, offering free activities for you to enjoy.
  3. City of Derry International Choir Festival
    Featuring a brilliant line-up of concerts, choral trails, pub trails and more, The City of Derry International Choir Festival returns 22nd - 25th October 2026
  4. Welcome to Derry Halloween
    Derry~Londonderry is renowned for hosting one of the best Halloween festivals in the world! Every year, the city comes alive with spooky events, thrilling parades, and spine-chilling performances. Get planning your visit to Ireland's Halloween Captial.

This Week

Under the Hawthorn Tree text with graphic image of a tree and three children
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-31st March 2027

Opening this Spring! A family-friendly exhibition based on the children's novel, Under the Hawthorn…

a group of people on horseback on the beach
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

4th September 2026

Enjoy a scenic horseback ride along the stunning Northern Ireland coastline. This Beach Ride offers…

Bennigans Pub Quiz
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

19th August 2026-30th December 2026

Come down every Wednesday for a night of trivia and test your knowledge, £5 entry per team winner…

The National Gallery: Art on Your Doorstep 31st March - 30th September 2026

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-30th September 2026

The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep is a programme that shares masterpieces from the…

a woman and two children pose with a horse with Binevenagh Mountain in the background
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

5th September 2026

B.R.I.D.L.E – Bringing Riding Into Disabled Lives Equally. Join Crindle Stables for Autism-Friendly…

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Fork the Foyle Tour

5th September 2026

Derry by Fork food and drink tours offer the ultimate way to discover the city's thriving food…

Afronauts Poster
LocationDerry / Londonderry

Openings

Season

5th September 2026-6th September 2026

An all-ages, high-flying collision of circus, theatre, and space adventure!

Next Week

Guildhall and Harbour House EHOD 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

EHOD

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Exclusively for the European Heritage Open Days, The Harbour House will open its doors to visitor…

Still from 'Normal'
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

8th September 2026

The latest collaboration between Bob Odenkirk, John Wick creator Derek Kolstad and Nobody producer…

Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

13th September 2026

The Ulster American Folk Park tells the story of migration from Ulster to the United States of…

Gorta Swatragh's Famine Story EHOD 2026
LocationSwatragh

Openings

Season

12th September 2026

Discover Gorta, Swatragh’s Famine Story, through a self-guided visitor experience that combines…

St Augustine's Summer Concerts 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

St Augustine's Summer Concerts

23rd June 2026-8th September 2026

St Augustine’s Summer Concerts will take place every Tuesday from 23rd June – 8th September

First Derry Blue Coat School Heritage Centre EHOD 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

The property consists of First Derry Presbyterian Church, Listed Historic Building Grade B+ and the…

Jane Coyle: A Better Locksmith
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

13th September 2026

Jane Coyle: A Better Locksmith

Boomhall EHOD 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

EHOD

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Come along this EHOD weekend for an outdoor walking talk, telling the story of Boomhall and the…

Derry's Walls EHOD 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

The most complete circuit of historic walls of any town or city in Ireland.

Bingo Bash
LocationDerry/Londonderry

Openings

Season

12th September 2026

Get ready for a night of bingo with a twist - think great music, laughs, and big prizes, all in…

Hill of the O'Neill and Ranfurly House EHOD 2026
LocationDungannon

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Enjoy a free tour and explore the historic Hill of The O’Neill and the interactive exhibition in…

Shirt Factory Tour EHOD 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

13th September 2026

Discover the remarkable story of Derry~Londonderry's shirt-making heritage on a guided walking tour…

Ebrington Presbyterian Church
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

EHOD

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Visitors will be invited into Ebrington Presbyterian Church, a historic building housing a living…

Carlisle Road Methodist Church EHOD 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

12th September 2026

Discover Carlisle Road Methodist Church through guided tours exploring the history of the building…

Music, Poems & Songs for The Soul
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

12th September 2026

Music, Poems & Songs for The Soul

Still from 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie'
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

9th September 2026

From Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol's Canadian cult comedy series Nirvanna the Band the Show comes…

Under the Hawthorn Tree text with graphic image of a tree and three children
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-31st March 2027

Opening this Spring! A family-friendly exhibition based on the children's novel, Under the Hawthorn…

All Saints' Clooney Parish Church EHOD 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

EHOD

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

All Saints Clooney Parish Church is a free-standing gabled stone Gothic Revival church, built c.1867

a group of people on horseback on the beach
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

11th September 2026

Enjoy a scenic horseback ride along the stunning Northern Ireland coastline. This Beach Ride offers…

'Our imaginative estate': Heaney Letters Display
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

1st September 2026-30th September 2026

'Our imaginative estate': Heaney Letters Display

Bennigans Pub Quiz
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

19th August 2026-30th December 2026

Come down every Wednesday for a night of trivia and test your knowledge, £5 entry per team winner…

Tower Museum EHOD 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Tours

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Step inside the Tower Museum and discover some of Derry~Londonderry's most fascinating stories.

Image shows an autumn themed floral workshop
LocationLondonderry

Openings

Season

13th September 2026

Floral workshop with Afternoon Tea

Londonderry Freemasons' Hall EHOD 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

The Freemasons' Hall, Bishop Street, Londonderry, is a grade 2 Georgian listed building. The tour…

Next Month

Still from 'Queen at Sea'
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

20th October 2026

Winner of the Silver Bear Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Poetry Book Club with Niamh McNally
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

24th October 2026

Poetry Book Club with Niamh McNally

Still from 'Late Fame'
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

6th October 2026

Willem Dafoe stars as New York poet Ed Saxberger.

The HomePlace Book Club
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

4th October 2026

The HomePlace Book Club

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Walled City

Unlock the Walled City

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Things to Do
    There’s so much to explore in the Walled City, with activities to suit every taste. Derry~Londonderry truly has it all! Walk along our 400-year-old City Walls, visit award-winning museums and theatres, or dive into adventure with water activities like Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Step back in time with a guided walking tour – an experience you won’t want to miss!
  4. 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.
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