Location: Derry
Top Things to do in Derry
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Derry (/ˈdɛri/), officially Londonderry (/ˈlʌndənˌdɛri/), is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name Daire (modern Irish: Doire) meaning "oak grove". In 1613, the city was granted a Royal Charter by King James I and gained the "London" prefix to reflect the funding of its construction by the London guilds. While the city is more usually known colloquially as Derry, Londonderry is also commonly used and remains the legal name.
Restaurants in Derry
1. The People's Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
The People's Gallery is recognized as one of Derry's main tourist sites. It depicts over three decades of conflict and is visited by many thousands of tourists each year. It was created by the three men known as The Bogside Artists
Reviewed By COTTONEYEDDJ - County Cork, Ireland
These murals are a must see in Derry.The art is simply amazing.The history behind each mural tells the story of how Life was for residents of the Bog Side during the troubles.Each corner you will see a mural depicts a scene from the struggle for freedom.People who died in the fight for freedom and heroes who help make it happen.
2. St. Columb's Cathedral
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4.5 based on 337 reviews
Majestic, neo-Gothic Church of Ireland (Anglican) Cathedral, built between 1628 and 1633. St. Columb's is the oldest and most historic building within the walled City of Londonderry. It has recently been extensively restored. The Chapter House Museum displays artefacts from the Siege of Londonderry in 1689 and also many other interesting items.There is an audio visual display which tells the visitor the history of the Cathedral and there are guide leaflets available in 8 Languages. Admission is free - donations are welcome.
Reviewed By AfricaEddie - Sydney, Australia
The oldest building in Derry it has much history. It was from this church that Alexander's Hymns emanates. Mrs Alexander was wife of a minister here and started writing children's songs and eventually hymns which have become part of Protestant Church hymnody for over a century. The building is grand with a historic section where photos are not allowed
3. Waterloo Street
4. Bloody Sunday Memorial
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4.5 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By Johnny5588 - Austin, United States
This monument was especially poignant since the first victim's name was the father of our tour guide that morning.
5. Brooke Park
6. City Walls
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4.5 based on 2,381 reviews
Reviewed By holly74limerick - County Clare, Ireland
Great walk along the walls of Derry Steeped in history Loads to read along the way & simple write ups Highly recommend
7. First Derry Presbyterian Church
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By carriessh0es - County Antrim, United Kingdom
Spotted this church on our walk around the city walls. Beautiful from the outside. Plaque outside giving a bit of details of the church. We weren't inside so cannot comment on that.
8. Free Derry Corner
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4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By vince23 - Naro, Italy
We are talking about a place not in Africa nor in South America, we are talking about a place in Europe where a certain kind of people couldn't vote nor to have a job. This place is called Derry (someone goes on calling it Londonderry) and is situated in the North of Ireland. If you go there, visit it and you will realize how liberty and rights can established and defended.
9. Ness Wood
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By 2020vision
We visited Ervey Woods which is part of Ness Country Park . Very well looked after , a very pleasant place to walk and take in the spectacular surroundings . Lots of different paths , you could spend a long time here .
10. Republican Murals: Bloody Sunday
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By 703andyp - Ilkeston, United Kingdom
You cannot begin to imagine what happened in Derry. The murals, and Derry itself, give you a touching and informative insight into recent history. Go find out for yourself. . . . . .
