My Guidebook
Sightseeing
The ancient Walls are so close to my house and are easily accessible. They are about a mile in circumference and you can walk around them. The views of the city are spectacular. There are many places worth seeing such as St. Augustine's church, St. Columbs Cathedral, the tower museum, and the guildhall to name a few.
75 locals recommend
The Derry Walls
The DiamondThe ancient Walls are so close to my house and are easily accessible. They are about a mile in circumference and you can walk around them. The views of the city are spectacular. There are many places worth seeing such as St. Augustine's church, St. Columbs Cathedral, the tower museum, and the guildhall to name a few.
The Peace Bridge
Take a relaxing stroll along the Foyle River. Here you will find lots of places to eat and little cafes and a couple of small Marinas. This area is especially good to come to during the clipper festival which sometimes comes to the city and will be here in 2020.
Foyle Port Marina
Take a relaxing stroll along the Foyle River. Here you will find lots of places to eat and little cafes and a couple of small Marinas. This area is especially good to come to during the clipper festival which sometimes comes to the city and will be here in 2020.
An ancient druids fort with spectacular panaromic views of Donegal. If you want to be transported back in time to the 6th century CE. A 20 minute drive from the city.
58 locals recommend
Grianan Of Aileach
An ancient druids fort with spectacular panaromic views of Donegal. If you want to be transported back in time to the 6th century CE. A 20 minute drive from the city.
Urris Hills
Lisfannon Beach
Swan Park
30 Cahir O'Doherty AveInch Island
The most northernly tip of Ireland. Also where a famous scene in star wars VIII was shot.
99 locals recommend
Malin Head
The most northernly tip of Ireland. Also where a famous scene in star wars VIII was shot.
Benone beach
Benone AvenueGiant's Causeway
The Dark Hedges
Bregagh RoadRathlin Island
Food scene
La Sosta Restaurant
45A Carlisle RdCedar Restaurant
32 Carlisle RdNonnas Wood Fired Pizzas
119 Spencer RdAuthentic Italian style pizza at bargain prices roughly £10 a pizza
Bars
Bennigans Bar and Jazz Club
13 John StLive music
Sandino's Cafe Bar
Water StreetA socialist open minded relaxed bar
Modern Church Scene
There are many up and coming modern churches in Derry, such as the one I go to in Irish Street - River City, then there is the Vineyard Church, LTC and Derry Donegal. All great modern churches worth a visit. Probably the best of the lot for first timers in my opinion would be Cornerstone.
Why not visit Cornerstone City Church based in the Channel 9 Building on the other side of the Craigavon Bridge on Duke Street. A very good place to meet with people for coffee and worship in a relaxed atmosphere.
Cornerstone City Church
40 Duke StWhy not visit Cornerstone City Church based in the Channel 9 Building on the other side of the Craigavon Bridge on Duke Street. A very good place to meet with people for coffee and worship in a relaxed atmosphere.
Museum
There are a very few art museums, the only one I know of seemingly CCA at the moment.
Derry is a historical city, so there are a few museums focusing on that rich history. But you will also see this history shown in St. Columns Cathedral and places like St Augustines church on the walls.
If you want to find out a bit more on the history of Derry this is the place to get you up to speed. By far the best museum in Derry and equally balanced in regards to Irish Nationalism and British Unionism.
44 locals recommend
Tower Museum
Union Hall PlaceIf you want to find out a bit more on the history of Derry this is the place to get you up to speed. By far the best museum in Derry and equally balanced in regards to Irish Nationalism and British Unionism.
An interesting museum focused mainly on the Siege of Derry. Only go if you wander past or to add to the Tower museum experience.
10 locals recommend
The Siege Museum
13 Society StAn interesting museum focused mainly on the Siege of Derry. Only go if you wander past or to add to the Tower museum experience.
I have not yet been... It looks interesting and tells the Irish Nationalist story of what happened during the 1960s-1990s Troubles in the city.
28 locals recommend
Museum of Free Derry
55 Glenfada ParkI have not yet been... It looks interesting and tells the Irish Nationalist story of what happened during the 1960s-1990s Troubles in the city.
Neighbourhoods
The Fountain
The FountainFree Derry Corner
Glenfada ParkCity advice
Ways to save
Walk
Park up outside the city centre then walk around. There are so many hidden gems you will miss them otherwise.
Don't miss
The Craft Village
The Craft village is in the city centre hidden away. You can access it if you go through the tower museum or there is an entrance opposite Nando's on Shipquay St.
Useful phrases
What's the craic?
Craic, not to be confused with crack. When we ask you this we mean tell me something great that happened to you today. Craic is the Irish word for fun, excitement and general Tom foolery.
Don't miss
My morning jog
I go jogging mostly every Sunday, Tuesday and Friday mornings. I go several routes in the city. Feel free to join me on a run and experience Derry early in the morning. I run about 2-6miles.