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Unlock the Walled City and beyond
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Derry Visitor Pass
When you arrive in the Walled City, the Visitor Information Centre is a great place to kick things off. Here you can pick up the official sightseeing Visit Derry Pass which provides discounted entry to the City’s top attractions. Alternatively, you can pick yours up online at visitderrypass.com.
Walking the Walls
Next, another absolute must. A visit to the Walled City without a stroll around its famous walls is no visit at all. Join a guided walking tour or go it alone, discovering a city packed with history, heritage and culture. A walk around these legendary walls is not something you’ll be forgetting in a hurry.
Derry Girls Afternoon Tea & Tour
Being a Derry girl is a state of mind; this is the tour to put you in it. Visit Free Derry Corner and Dennis’s wee shop. Hear about life in the Bogside during the Troubles from a local guide. Take a selfie at the Derry Girls Mural. Enjoy a special cocktail at the Everglades Hotel. Then tuck into your exclusive Derry Girls Afternoon Tea, featuring assorted local delicacies - including the infamous sausage-roll bap.
Foyle Venture Boat Tours
Hop on board the Foyle Rocket for a spin on the city's River Foyle. This is a cruise with attitude. So sit back – the g-force produced by your powerful boat’s acceleration will see to that - as you zip past the banks of this iconic river. You’ll see the beautiful sights of the city, its bridges, its local wildlife and possibly some seals too.
Guildhall
From your very first visit, you’ll spot the stunning Guildhall. This beautiful 19th-century building has seen its fair share of history. Recently restored, it has become the picturesque backdrop for events all across the city.
Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy Lough Neagh Fishing Experience, Co. Londonderry
The James Suites, Derry~Londonderry
City of Derry Equestrian Centre
Fancy a quality horse riding lesson? Or perhaps a trail ride specially designed to help you destress and reconnect with nature? Catering for all abilities, including complete beginners, City of Derry Equestrian Centre in the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains is the perfect place for horse-powered adventures of every sort.
Far and Wild
Take things up a gear with a Far and Wild tour. From moonlight kayaking to boom-boarding to skating through the city, you’ll find a tour that matches your pace. You can even go your own way with a self-guided Freedom Cycles tour. Whatever you choose, adventure awaits!
The Peace Bridge and The Walled City Brewery
A stroll across the iconic Peace Bridge takes you into Ebrington Square. It’s here you’ll find the Walled City Brewery. This awardwinning brewhouse will quench your thirst for both local stories and local craft beers and offers top-quality dishes to satisfy your cravings.
The James Suites
If you’re longing for somewhere in the heart of the city, The James Suites (4*) are sure to sweep you off your feet. An elevated suite experience, The James Suites offer spacious and affordable luxury accommodation, each designed with a colourful art-inspirational theme, and modern touches for an added layer of comfort.
Timberquay
If your stomach is rumbling for quality food and a relaxing friendly environment, Timberquay has plenty to go around. Deliciously located on the banks of the River Foyle, Timberquay's beautiful riverfront setting means dining here offers you both a visual and gastronomic experience to tuck into.
Guild Café
An iconic building as unique as the Guildhall requires something a bit different to complement it. Guild Café on the ground floor offers a relaxing space within a beautifully designed setting to enjoy a freshly roasted coffee or the perfect cup of tea. You can even enjoy a hot beverage al fresco overlooking the Peace Bridge if you’d like!
Jungle NI
Nestled in an appropriately wild woodland setting, just 50km from Derry near Magherafelt, Jungle NI offers a huge variety of exciting outdoor activities. For older kids there’s paintball, archery, claypigeon shooting and laser tag, while the little ones can enjoy kidfriendly quad biking and a Gruffalo Trail. An ideal spot to spend a sunny afternoon.
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Drop into our beloved Nobel laureate’s home town of Bellaghy, approximately one hour's drive from The Walled City. The life and works of Seamus Heaney are open to you, right where the people, place and landscape inspired him. This multi-award-winning exhibition immerses you in Seamus Heaney’s world, from childhood to global appreciation. If you’re feeling inspired, join poet Emma Must for a spring walk to Lough Beg, followed by a writing workshop.
Lough Neagh Fishing Experience
Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake in Ireland. It’s also the largest wild-eel fishery in Europe. On the Lough Neagh Stories tour, you can join Gary and Anne-Marie, the husband-and-wife duo who have seven generations of stories about eel-fishing on the Lough to tell. Learn about this Bronze Age tradition through the very people who keep the heritage alive today.
Unlock adventure in the Walled City
Spring arrives with all its blooms and blossoms and the walls of the city hold the new season tightly in their embrace. What a great time to explore this magical place! Just be sure to give yourself plenty of time to see it all.
