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    County Londonderry

    There’s more to this county than a walled city
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    County Londonderry
    Culture & Heritage
    15 mins from City of Derry Airport

    Peace Bridge, Derry~Londonderry

    Legendary reputation

    County Londonderry is well-known for a number of things: its wild Atlantic coast, its famous siege and, of course, Derry~Londonderry, a historic walled city that acts as a cosmopolitan gateway between two epic touring routes – the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route.

    Derry Girls mural, Derry~Londonderry

    Derry Girls

    Created by Lisa McGee, Derry Girls has been a smash since it hit our screens.

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    Northern Ireland’s second city

    Sitting snug on the River Foyle, Derry~Londonderry is Ireland’s only surviving walled city and one of the finest in Europe. The walls were built in the 17th century to protect the plantations that moved here under the orders of King James I.

    But don’t think for a second that those walls hem it in. This is a buzzing, modern city with great pubs, fantastic restaurants, and a lively cultural scene.

    City walls, Derry~Londonderry

    Derry~Londonderry experiences

    It was tough whittling it all down, but here are some of the best experiences to try in the Walled City!

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    Hustle and bustle

    Wander the bustling streets or cross the Peace Bridge and you’ll sense an energy in the air.

    This is a place where things happen, whether it’s the Foyle Maritime Festival sweeping into the Foyle Marina, or a huge Halloween carnival that weaves through nearly every street.

    Or there are plenty of concerts, plays and exhibitions happening in the city’s impressive selection of venues and art galleries.

    Seamus Heaney HomePlace, County Londonderry

    You can see traces of Derry~Londonderry’s more recent history at the riveting Museum of Free Derry, and its political murals, like the famous Free Derry Corner – in the city’s Bogside neighbourhood.

    If you want to learn more about the Bogside, the Bogside History Tours will be happy to talk you through the neighbourhood's history, or they can also take you on a taxi tour around the city, where you can learn all about the fascinating facts behind the city’s most famous landmarks.

    County Londonderry highlights

    Don't miss these things to see and do

    Burrenmore Nest

    These treetop boutique lodges are surrounded by 82 hectares of forest park within the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, moments away from Benone Beach and the stunning National Trust Downhill and Mussenden Temple estate.

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    Coleraine

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    Blue Plaques of the Maiden City

    Combine sight-seeing and history on a fascinating guided stroll through the streets of Derry~Londonderry. The route of this unique, guided tour links the blue plaques of Derry~Londonderry and is the perfect way to get a handle on the heritage and layout of Europe’s oldest intact walled city.

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    Free Derry Tours

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    Giant Shipwrecks of the North Coast

    Jump aboard for a fascinating voyage towards Rathlin Island and along the Causeway Coast searching for historic shipwrecks. On your voyage, you'll visit the place where Spanish Armada vessel La Girona went down, as well as the wartime wreck sites of HMS Drake and HMS Brisk and of the cargo vessel S.S. Lugano.

    Portstewart

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    Browns Bonds Hill

    The flagship restaurant in the group, Browns Bonds Hill was opened by Chef Patron Ian Orr and his business partner in 2009 and is heralded as the catalyst for putting the north west of Northern Ireland on the fine dining foodie map

    Derry~Londonderry

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    Shipquay Hotel

    One of Derry’s coolest boutique hotels is located on Derry’s famous Shipquay Street. Overlooking the Old City Walls and Derry’s famous Guildhall, Shipquay Boutique Hotel is a luxurious and intimate boutique hotel.

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    Londonderry

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    Bishop's Gate Hotel

    The exquisite Grade B1 listed Bishop’s Gate Hotel is perfectly positioned within the historic city walls in the heart of Derry City’s Cathedral Quarter. An iconic landmark with a unique history, the hotel is an intimate urban oasis featuring 31 luxurious guestrooms.

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    Londonderry

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    Limavady Workhouse

    Opened in 1842, the Limavady Union Workhouse is reported to be one of the best preserved buildings of its type in the whole of Ireland.

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    Browns in Town

    Browns in Town is Ian Orr's second restaurant and partner to Browns Bond's Hill. 'It is a swish, iconic room, the place that Derry needed in the city centre' (John Mc Kenna - Irish food guide)

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    Holiday Inn Express Derry-Londonderry

    This modern hotel is ideal for your next short break - take a stroll round the 17th Century City Walls, check out the magnificent Guildhall and don't forget to snap a selfie on the Peace Bridge which offers spectacular views of the city.

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    Derry

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    Friels Bar & Restaurant

    Friels Bar and Restaurant is currently run by the fourth generation of the Friel family. The bar has been in the family name for over 150 years. In the bar, you will get a real feel of the old world, with pictures and memorabilia of bygone times

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