Location: Derry
Top Things to do in Derry
Things to do in Derry, Northern Ireland: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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.
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1. Republican Murals: 68-96
2. The Bloody Sunday Centre
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
3. The People's Gallery
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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.
4. Waterloo Street
5. Republican Murals: Bernadette Devlin
6. 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. . . . . .
7. Republican Murals: Girl In School Uniform
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By stevejrowley - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Visit Derry, have a tour of the murals (including those further in The Bogside and also on The Fountain), take your time and reflect on their significance. They will make you think.
8. Guildhall
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4.5 based on 954 reviews
The historic Guildhall is one of Derry's most recognisable landmarks, located in the heart of the city since 1890. The Guildhall is a must see visitor attraction with over 20 magnificent stained glass windows representing the history of the city and the Plantation of Ulster exhibition . The newly refurbished and award winning Guildhall provides a unique and state of the art venue for events. The main hall has a capacity of up to 600 standing or 400 seated and provides a stunning backdrop for corporate hire, conferences, events and civil ceremonies. The Whittaker Suite can accommodate up to 60 and is the perfect space for business meetings, functions and civil ceremonies. All spaces are equipped with state of the art technology for sound, audio and lighting.
Reviewed By Fortiche - France, null
Well worth a visit ! The guildhall is beautiful inside and outside. This must see landmark looks like a church, but it is not one.The architecture is stunning (it has been refurbished recently !) The stained glass windows were donated by the Guilds of London, hence the name. It is free to the public. It is gorgeous & educational thanks to the historic exhibit. Let us not forget the huge organ in the main hall ! There is a good café at the back of the building and a nice view of the river and the peace bridge.
9. The Craft Village
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By Whatstheuseofwondrin - Derry, United Kingdom
This little gem in side the City Walls (Derry) is so well hidden some people don't find it! Walk half way up Shipquay St and there's an entrance on your right! As you walk through you see Edel McBrides Wool Shop and on the wall to the left the magnificent Factory Girls Mural showing the history of the City's famous shirt factory industry the world leader in days gone by. The factory in the mural Tillie & Henderson was the largest in the world at the time! Opposite there is Craft19 Design shop. On through Gate Cafe, Irish Shop, Walled City Crafters, Sass & Halo, Foyle Books, Salon One (have your hair done) City of Derry Crystal, Derry Design Makers,Blu Moon, Funky Cakes. The Cottage Craft Gallery & Coffee Shop (great crepes), Foyle Books So much to see. At different times there can be entertainment in the square in here. You can walk on through here and come out on Magazine street and the famous Derry Walls are right in front of you.
10. The Bogside Artists
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4.5 based on 242 reviews
You can tour the famous murals of the Bogside in the company of the three artists who painted them. Known world wide as "The Bogside Artists", we created all twelve murals of The People's Gallery of the Bogside Derry. We give tours of our work and explain to you in a way nobody else can their creation and the history they depict. You could be on one of our tours by simply booking via our website or giving us a call.
Reviewed By LindaK631 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
I think the murals and the associated storyboards and history in Bogside are absolutely wonderful and an excellent way to learn more about the history of Derry and especially the Bogside. The murals tell a very moving story and they’re done beautifully with a range of subjects and historical moments. We took a Taxi Company tour because we were just transiting through Derry on a long haul drive but wanted to see the history. The tour certainly got us round the murals relatively quickly and up to the cemetery and was hugely informative, though extremely partisan and we would have loved to have heard a neutral view of the history - if there is such a thing. But this kind of way of remembering critical moments in history is fantastic and I think the murals are an amazing memorial.
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