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Home » » Visit Derry (Page 2)
Saint Columb’s Cathedral
Dominating the skyline on all approaches to the city of Londonderry is Saint Columb’s Cathedral, which has stood on its prominent site inside the famous walls of Derry since 1633.
Tower Museum
The Tower Museum takes the visitor on a high-tech audio-visual narrative tour of the Story of Derry. From the first evidence of human habitation in 7000BC through to the troubles and the peace process, it is all here and exemplified by models and a wide range of artefacts.
Workhouse Museum
The Workhouse Museum is a restored 19th-century workhouse on 23 Glendermott Road, Waterside, Derry. The two-floor museum includes an extensive display titled ‘The Atlantic Memorial’, a reference to the extensive role played by the city in the Second World War.
The Harbour Museum
A wide range of paraphernalia pertaining to Derry as a Port is on display, ranging from a full-size reproduction of an ‘Iona Currach’ which Colmcille used to sail from Derry to the Scottish island.
Heritage Tower
Built during the 19th century, the Heritage Tower was once the prison home to famous Irish leaders, Wolfe Tone and De Valera. The Tower is located in the Fountain area of the city.
Green Lane Museum
The Green Lane Museum is located at the Roe Valley Country Park rich in industrial heritage from the linen and hydro-electricity industry along the river. Reflecting domestic and rural life from the local area, the collection includes 20th Century reference books, memorabilia, agricultural items, lace and textile samples, material from local commerce and trades and historic art.
Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre
The Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre provide a dynamic cultural programme of activities throughout the year, including the very best of national and international theatre, music, visual arts and heritage exhibitions, film and engaging creative learning opportunities.
Derry Playhouse
Few cities in the UK or Ireland can match Derry’s reputation for encouraging community involvement in the arts. One of the principal generators of this growing trend has been the unique Derry Playhouse, one of the first community arts centres in Ireland when established in 1992 and now the largest.
Banagher Glen
Banagher Glen is one of the oldest ancient oak woodlands in Ireland. Located three miles from Dungiven spectacular views can be enjoyed by the visitor, whilst hill walking enthusiasts will enjoy a challenging 14km circular walk through a magnificent lake and forest .
Benbradagh Mountain
Benbradagh Mountain falls within the Sperrins Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, overlooking Dungiven at the gateway to the Glenshane Pass. A short climb along the old “American Road” provides some of the finest views around with minimum effort to the southern Sperrins and to Donegal.
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