Location

The Walled City of Derry’s unparalleled setting, fine architecture, wealth of history and thriving arts, music and foodie scenes make it a fantastic place to spend a few days. If you do nothing else in County Londonderry, you should linger around The Walls, feel dwarfed, and then walk the one mile around them – all for free. The only completely intact city walls in Ireland, they stand 26 feet high and 30 feet wide. The Guildhall is a must-see major city landmark, full of stunning stained-glass windows, an exhibition on the Plantation of Ulster and more. Why not take a “wee dander” across the Peace Bridge spanning the River Foyle. The views from the bridge are superb, but on the other side is Ebrington Square, a historic old military barracks and hub for cultural events and concerts. Take a tour of The Siege Museum, a permanent exhibition of the history of the Siege of Londonderry and the Associated Clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry, including artefacts, video and interactive media. The Tower Museum is spread over five floors and its uppermost level gives stunning panoramic views of the inner city and River Foyle. Increase your knowledge of Northern Ireland’s more contemporary history at the Museum of Free Derry, dedicated to the story of the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Derry, Londonderry has 1,500 years of history and culture enclosed within Ireland’s only completely walled city.