Top Things to do in County Londonderry
Things to do in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in County Londonderry, United Kingdom including Lumen Christi College (St Columb's), Tirnony Dolmen, Great James' Street Presbyterian Church, Banagher Old Church, Bovevagh Old Church and Mortuary House, Hezlett House, Downhill Demesne & Hezlett House, The Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall, Prehen House, Springhill House.
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1. Lumen Christi College (St Columb's)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Tirnony Dolmen
3. Great James' Street Presbyterian Church
4. Banagher Old Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By U6734PVjillm
Quick stop off to see the old church. Lovely views and worth a quick stop. Steep so not suitable for a pram but small enough to carry young children. Not much parking but there was no one there when we visited.
5. Bovevagh Old Church and Mortuary House
6. Hezlett House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
This 17th Century thatched cottage is full of history and stories. Learn about life inside one of Northern Ireland's oldest surviving buildings. Also home to the interesting Downhill marbles display. The house is open by appointment only, so please call and ask for a tour.
7. Downhill Demesne & Hezlett House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 479 reviews
Mussenden Temple is one of the most iconic buildings in Northern Ireland, and is situated within the grounds of Downhill Demesne, a once magnificent manor house owned by the Earl Bishop of Derry, Frederick Hervey. The site is always open, but please see our National Trust website for details of when the facilities are open.
Reviewed By pmam76 - Castlerock, United Kingdom
Lovely walks up to Mussenden and round walled garden great views of Benone and over the Foyle to Donegal fuelled by Al’s Coffee best on the coast
8. The Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By JamesM7410 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Once again the place was outstanding place to visit highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city well worth it VVV
9. Prehen House
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Prehen House is one of the North West’s most historic buildings. Situated next to the famous woods, it commands stunning views of Derry, the river Foyle and the hills beyond.Prehen is intimately linked with the history of Derry. Records reveal that it was inhabited by 1640; in 1738 the Knox family began their great association with Prehen when Andrew Knox, the MP for Donegal married Honoria Tomkins, the Prehen heiress.In Victorian times the colourful Colonel George Knox was one of Derry’s most eminent figures. But with World War I looming his grandson Baron George Carl Otto Louis von Scheffler Knox was put under house arrest. Soon after the 3,641 acre estate was seized as ‘enemy property’.Happily, the house was brought back into another branch of the Knox family and today the North West has a wonderful heirloom forever linked with the history of the City
10. Springhill House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By myselfandmypeople - Belfast, United Kingdom
My wife and I visited Springhill a few years ago and had a lovely visit, but the house wasn’t open that day. We finally found ourselves in the area again, with our 2 little people aged 2 and 5 with us this time. On arrival we went straight to the cafe and the staff were so friendly and helpful. We were just sitting eating when the lady at the reception desk approached us and said would we like the last 4 tickets for the upcoming house tour. Now, as members of the NT we’ve done almost everything in NI, but house tours with toddlers can be pretty stressful, and the Mt Stewart one was frankly less than encouraging towards little people. We took the plunge and when she gave us the tickets she asked the children to help, make sure the adults don’t touch anything!! She got them hooked! So we got in the house, the kids were firstly, acknowledged in a positive way, and welcomed. They were given little sheets of paper and as we’ve moved from room to room on the tour, they had to find a little fluffy animal in each room. This seemed to immediately put the kids at ease, and therefore they felt included and engaged. We had no ‘touching the exhibit” issues whatsoever. The guide was interesting and engaging. The rest of the grounds are beautiful and we had a lovely wander. There is also a little dressing up room for the kids too which entertained and informed them beautifully. This place is set up for adults and kids alike, I wish the weather had been a bit warmer that day as we would’ve walked more but no matter. We’ll be back Springhill! Thank you!
