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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

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…

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…

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

11th September 2026

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

Afronauts Poster
LocationDerry / Londonderry

Openings

Season

5th September 2026-6th September 2026

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

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…

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…

St Augustine's Church EHOD 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

EHOD

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

St. Augustine's Church sits proudly on the Grand Parade of the Walls of Derry and is affectionately…

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

Openings

Season

12th September 2026

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

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…

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Fork the Walls Tour

12th September 2026

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

A group of fire school guests smiling in front of fire kitchen holding their certificates.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Ribs, Ribs, Ribs BBQ School: Pork, Beef & Lamb Masterclass

12th September 2026

Lo & Slo's Wild & Fired BBQ School offers an immersive, interactive experience combining foraging,…

Next Week

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…

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…

Music, Poems & Songs for The Soul
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

12th September 2026

Music, Poems & Songs for The Soul

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…

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…

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…

Derry City Cemetery
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Award winning tour with links to industry, war, medicine, emigration, the colonies, politics and…

Newtownstewart Castle
LocationNewtownstewart

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

TBD

Tower Museum - Behind the Scenes Tour EHOD 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Tours

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Go behind the scenes with the Tower Museum team as they prepare collections for display at the new…

Corrick Abbey EHOD 2026
LocationNewtownstewart

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

A religious foundation was first established on the Corrick site circa 560AD, shortly after the…

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…

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…

Nature Walk
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

10th September 2026-12th September 2026

Join us for guided nature walks at Creggan Country Park exploring the importance of protecting and…

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…

Black and White image of an excavation site  showing  a a dig site with an unidentified solid object in the center . Image taken by the  artist Christ
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

12th June 2026-12th September 2026

For Christopher Steenson's solo exhibition All I see is the present, the artist combines sound…

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…

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…

'Our imaginative estate': Heaney Letters Display
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

1st September 2026-30th September 2026

'Our imaginative estate': Heaney Letters Display

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.

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…

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

Culmore Fort EHOD 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

Join us for a guided heritage walk from the vibrant Culmore Community Hub along the scenic…

Jane Coyle: A Better Locksmith
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

13th September 2026

Jane Coyle: A Better Locksmith

Next Month

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…

Tenebrae performing at the City of Derry International Choir Festival
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

23rd October 2026

Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble Tenebrae brings its internationally acclaimed artistry to the…

Jordan O'Keefe wearing a black jacket looking to the camera. He is on a beach by the sea.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd October 2026

Jordan O'Keefe returns to Nerve Centre for his biggest hometown headline show yet — and it's set to…

Derry Halloween fireworks
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2026-31st October 2026

Come celebrate 40 years of Derry Halloween and be part of Europe's largest Halloween festival as we…

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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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