14 Best Things to do in Derry / Londonderry - Northern Ireland's Underrated City
If you're looking for things to do in Derry, Northern Ireland, then you've come to the right place! This video will show you all the must-see attractions that make Derry such a special city. From Derry Girls to The Walls of Derry, we got it all.
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In This Derry Guide
00:00 Introduction to Derry
00:30 Causeway Coastal Route
01:17 About Derry / Londonderry
01:33 Derry Walls
02:23 Best Sunset View in Derry
03:00 Free Derry Corner
03:46 Bloody Sunday Monument
04:14 Bogside Murals
05:05 Hunger Strike Memorial
05:38 St. Columb's Cathedral
06:17 Peace Bridge
07:01 Where to Stay in Derry - Maldron Hotel
07:23 Derry Craft Village
08:00 Guildhall
08:49 Derry Girls Walking Tour and Derry Girls Mural
09:16 Derry Museums
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Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and one of the most popular travel hubs in the United Kingdom. Around 2.5 million tourists visit Belfast each year.
Belfast is split by the Peace Wall, a physical barrier between the predominantly Protestant and unionist area of East Belfast, and the predominantly Catholic and nationalist area of West Belfast. The Troubles, a time of sectarian warfare and brutality in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to the late 1990s, are responsible for this separation.
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3:00 - Titanic Belfast
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5:07 - Belfast City Hall
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6:34 - Belfast Castle
7:15 - Cave Hill Country Park
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8:42 - Ulster Museum Belfast
9:27 - Best Time to Visit Belfast
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Top 10 Best Tourist Places to Visit in Derry | Ireland - English
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Derry is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Ireland having many best places in Derry. Derry, officially Londonderry, is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fifth-largest city on the island of Ireland. The old walled city lies on the west bank of the River Foyle, which is spanned by two road bridges and one footbridge. The city now covers both banks. So to help you figure out the places you need to try, we've gathered up a bucket list of the best Places in Derry that you won't regret going to.
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Ugliest Cities in the UK – Londonderry
Today, we shall continue our exploration of the ugliest cities in the UK. And this takes us nowhere else but Londonderry. No, we’re not doing a rundown of the county. We’re only focusing on a city there. Many people say Londonderry is ugly. We wanted to see how true their assertions are. Our diligent fact-checking of all that’s in the public domain about this county shows that Derry has features that bring it close to the rank of the ugliest city in the UK. We’re going to share our findings with you in this video for your consideration and observation. As you enjoy it, please don’t forget to tell us what you feel about Derry in the comment section.
The County Londonderry
County Londonderry is one of the 6 counties of Northern Ireland, the 9 counties of Ulster, and one of the 32 in the entire Ireland. It was one of the counties in the Kingdom of Ireland from 1613 onward before the partition of Ireland and after the portioning of the United Kingdom following the Acts of Union 1800. This county near the northwest shore of Lough Neagh occupies an area of 818 square miles. It has a population of about 247,132.
Londonderry just like the other counties in Northern Ireland has since 1972 ceased being used by the state in the local government administration. And after further reforms that took place in 2015, Londonderry came to be governed by three districts Derry and Strabane, Causeway Coast and Glens, and Mid-Ulster. Though no longer used for local government and administration, Londonderry is sometimes used in a cultural context such as in All-Ireland sporting and cultural events like Derry GAA. The County Londonderry flower is the purple saxifrage.
About the City of Derry
One of the cities in this county is Derry. Also known officially as Londonderry, it’s the second-largest city in Northern Ireland, the 5th-largest city on the island of Ireland, and the largest in the county. Derry is on the west bank of the River Foyle, spanned by one footbridge and two road bridges. Today, the city covers both banks. It has a population of about 100,000 (83,652) while the Derry Urban Area has a population of 110,000 (90,736) and it’s under the administration of Derry City and Strabane District Council which has both Londonderry Port and City of Derry Airport.
Derry is close to the border of the neighboring County Donegal which has had a close link with County Londonderry for many centuries. The person traditionally credited with the founding of the original Derry is Saint Colmcille from Tír Chonaill. The city was in 2013 the inaugural UK City of Culture, the title it was awarded in 2010. There is some controversy in the naming of this city. So don’t get confused when you hear it being referred to as Londonderry. While unionists generally prefer to call it “Londonderry,” nationalists love its name as “Derry.”
Unfortunately, It’s Rated Ugly
With this in mind, let’s now get to the business of the day and see why many people are of the opinion that Londonderry is ugly. Derry was rated in a late 2022 study as the ugliest place to live in the UK. The study was carried out by Atlas Ceramics which analyzed several factors. Paramount among those factors are the number of boutique hotels, buildings and monuments listed, and interior designers and architecture in each UK destination. Of course, all of these are what combine to beautify a city.
While giving an insight into the raking of the city, the judges explained that Derry lands itself the unfortunate title because its building and streets lack the glamor attracting tourists. This Northern Irish city is the least aesthetic of all cities of its size and population in the UK. In the index used by the judges, it scored 1.79/10, no thanks to its interior designers that are lowest on the list. And these play a crucial role in creating and curating aesthetics for a city. When it gets to architects and listed buildings and monuments, it finds a place in the bottom three.
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10 Best Places to Live in Northern Ireland
What are the best cities to live in Northern Ireland? We don’t often hear about Northern Ireland as much as we do the three other provinces because it’s the least discussed. If the 4 nations making the kingdom are ranked in order of popularity, we could go like England, Scotland, and, Wales. That’s why many people don’t have an idea of what living in Northern Ireland, the fourth province of the UK is. This time, we want to discuss the 10 best places to live in Northern Ireland.
This will prove that the part of Ireland that remained in the UK since 1921 is not faring badly at all. Please enjoy the discussion about the best places to live in Northern Ireland.
10. Newtownards
Newtownards is a town, townland, and civil parish in County Down. It’s not far from Strangford Lough, another one of the best places to live in Northern Ireland that would be discussed later. Newtownards is at the northernmost tip of Strangford Lough. It is also 10 miles east of Belfast on the Ards Peninsula.
When Newtownards hit the headline on July 17, 2021, it was about the townland of Ballywatticock toward Mount Stewart, where temperature peaked 31.2 °C at 15:40. Besides that, it has a very low crime rate. The town has a lot of beautiful spots that can add colors to the quality of life. Places such as Movilla Abbey, Somme Heritage Center, and Mount Stewart attract people to this town. The town’s residents are also entertained by sporting activities such as rugby, cricket, football, and motor racing. It is one of the best places to live in Northern Ireland.
9. Fermanagh
Ireland's Lakeland County of Fermanagh is the next of the 10 best places to live in Northern Ireland. It’s one of the six counties of the region, bordering the Republic. The county is renowned for its boating and fishing. Once a legendary dry plain, Fermanagh was believed to have magic well at its center with widely held tales of two lovers. Of course, the story around it makes the county. The lakes of Lough Erne stretching through 50 miles over the county were believed to result from bubbles from the water.
If you live in Fermanagh, you’ll be living in the roots of some famous people, including writer Rudyard Kipling and former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Ulysses Grant. Enniskillen, which we shall talk about later, is the county town of Fermanagh. You don’t generally hear about crime here and the cozy place has enough amenities.
8. Ballycastle
Let’s next consider Ballycastle, a small seaside town in County Antrim. Deriving its name from the Irish expression “Baile an Chaistil,” the “town of the castle” is on the north-easternmost coastal tip of the region of the United Kingdom. Its harbor plays host to the ferry to Rathlin Island quite visible from the coast.
Anyone living in Northern Ireland and desires a harbor town to live near the coast should consider living in Ballycastle. If you’ve ever heard anything about the best places to live in Northern Ireland, you’ll realize that Ballycastle is frequently mentioned in such lists. According to The Sunday Times, this seaside town is one of five places in Northern Ireland considered the best places to live in Britain. The publication crowns it as actually the best place to live in the province. It receives accolades for offering a better quality of life to the majority of the residents in areas of education, health, crime control, and house prices.
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Things To Do in Derry | Derry | Londonderry | What To See in Derry | Northern Ireland | Derry Girls
Things To Do in Derry | Derry | Londonderry | What To See in Derry | Northern Ireland | Derry Girls
In this video, we show you all the best things to do in Derry/Londonderry from discovering the history of the city, shopping and more.
The city of Derry is the 2nd city of Northern Ireland and is often called the Maiden City or the Walled City in Northern Ireland.
Recently it has grown in a wider spotlight due to the hit tv series Derry Girls which inspired the Derry Girls Mural found in Derry City Centre.
Other spots you can check out include the Peace Bridge, Bishop Gate and many more.
It's also a fantastic spot for a family day out with many shops, restaurants and attractions.
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Derry, officially Londonderry (/ˈlʌndəndɛri/),[5] is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland[6][7] and the fifth-largest city on the island of Ireland.[8] The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name Daire (modern Irish: Doire [ˈd̪ˠɛɾʲə]) meaning oak grove.[9][10] The old walled city lies on the west bank of the River Foyle, which is spanned by two road bridges and one footbridge. The city now covers both banks (Cityside on the west and Waterside on the east).
The population of the city was 83,652 at the 2001 Census, while the Derry Urban Area had a population of 90,736.[11] The district administered by Derry City and Strabane District Council contains both Londonderry Port and City of Derry Airport. Derry is close to the border with County Donegal, with which it has had a close link for many centuries. The person traditionally seen as the founder of the original Derry is Saint Colmcille, a holy man from Tír Chonaill, the old name for almost all of modern County Donegal, of which the west bank of the Foyle was a part before 1610.[12]
In 2013, Derry was the inaugural UK City of Culture, having been awarded the title in 2010.
Places to see in ( Derry - UK )
Places to see in ( Derry - UK )
Derry, also known as Londonderry, is a city on the River Foyle in Northern Ireland. It’s known for the intact 17th-century Derry’s Walls with 7 gates. Within the walls, spired St. Columb’s Cathedral displays artefacts from the 1688–9 Siege of Derry. Near the Peace Bridge, the Tower Museum has city views and historical exhibits. Huge stained-glass windows adorn the neo-Gothic red sandstone Guildhall.
Derry 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.
The old walled city lies on the west bank of the River Foyle, which is spanned by two road bridges and one footbridge. The city now covers both banks (Cityside on the west and Waterside on the east). The district administered by Derry City and Strabane District Council contains both Londonderry Port and City of Derry Airport.
Derry is close to the border with County Donegal, with which it has had a close link for many centuries. The person traditionally seen as the founder of the original Derry is Saint Colmcille, a holy man from Tír Chonaill, the old name for almost all of modern County Donegal, of which the west bank of the Foyle was a part before 1610. In 2013, Derry was the inaugural UK City of Culture, having been awarded the title in 2010.
Alot to see in ( Derry - UK ) such as :
Tower Museum
Free Derry Corner
St Eugene's Cathedral
St Columba's Church, Long Tower
Prehen House
Grianan of Aileach
Derry City walls
Museum of Free Derry
Peace Bridge
Creggan Country Park
Foyle Valley Railway
Bloody Sunday Monument
Free Derry Museum
St. Columba's Church, Long Tower
Saint Columb's Park
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Derry, officially Londonderry is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fifth-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. The old walled city lies on the west bank of the River Foyle, which is spanned by two road bridges and one footbridge. The city now covers both banks (Cityside on the west and Waterside on the east).
The population of the city was 83,652 at the 2001 Census, while the Derry Urban Area had a population of 90,736. The district administered by Derry City and Strabane District Council contains both Londonderry Port and City of Derry Airport. In 2013, Derry was the inaugural UK City of Culture, having been awarded the title in 2010.
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Derry, officiellement Londonderry est la deuxième plus grande ville d’Irlande du Nord et la cinquième plus grande ville de l’île d’Irlande. Le nom Derry est une anglicisation du vieux nom irlandais ‘Daire’ (irlandais moderne : ‘Doire’) qui signifie chênaie. La vieille ville fortifiée se trouve sur la rive ouest de la rivière Foyle, qui est enjambée par deux ponts routiers et une passerelle. La ville couvre désormais les deux rives (Cityside à l’ouest et Waterside à l’est).
La population de la ville était de 83652 personnes au recensement de 2001, tandis que la région urbaine de Derry comptait 90736 habitants. Le district administré par la ville de Derry et le conseil du district de Strabane contient à la fois le port de Londonderry et l’aéroport de la ville de Derry. En 2013, Londonderry a été la première ville culturelle du Royaume-Uni, ayant reçu le titre en 2010.
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10 Best Towns to Live in Northern Ireland
You know this channel is never biased in the coverage of cities, towns, and villages in the United Kingdom. Consistent with that, we shift our attention to Northern Ireland in this video. This time we want to talk about the 10 best towns to live in Northern Ireland. Before we begin, we have to be quick in saying that towns in this region of the UK are generally cooler than those you would find near London, Manchester, Edinburgh, or Glasgow. However, it would be unfair to believe that they are less sophisticated. After all, towns in Northern Ireland are expected to be influenced by the cities nearby. We now invite you to pay more than usual attention to this video.
10. Portstewart
We feel so good beginning this in Portstewart. This is a small town in County Londonderry with a population of 8,003. It is a seaside resort beside Portrush. Portstewart has a good-looking harbor and scenic coastal paths that form an Atlantic promenade that leads to a two-mile beach popular with holidaymakers all year round, not just during summer. Victorian middle-class families are in love with this town as a holiday destination. It has a long, crescent-shaped seafront promenade that is sheltered by rocky headlands. Portstewart is a reasonably prosperous town. You can thus live there and make good fortunes. Most of it is contained in the Strand electoral ward which is counted as one of the most affluent areas in the region.
9. Castlewellan
Castlewellan is a small town in County Down. The town in the southeast of Northern Ireland is close to the Irish Sea and beside Castlewellan Lake and Slievenaslat Mountain. It is also 11 miles southwest of Downpatrick. The town was originally designed for the Annesley Family by a French architect. As one of the 10 best towns to live in Northern Ireland, it has a wide main street running through two main squares lined with chestnut trees. One of the beautiful features of this town is Drumena Cashel, a small stone-built farmstead enclosure situated two miles southwest of Castlewellan, off the A25 road to Rathfriland. Castlewellan Forest Park and Castlewellan Lake also deserve to be mentioned in this town. Though the Castlewellan Castle is not generally open to everyone, the sight of this Scottish baronial beautiful and tranquil castle of 1856 is enough to add flavor to each day of life in the town.
8. Larne
Larne is a town with a population of 18,755 on the east coast of County Antrim. This town is a major passenger and freight roll-on roll-off port administered by Mid- and East Antrim Borough Council. It is also a civil parish in the historic barony of Glenarm Upper. Larne rose from the lowest spot during the course of The Troubles to become one of the best places to live. The significant paramilitary presence in the town has ensured the safety of residents. The Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) and Ulster Defense Association (UDA) are helping to ensure that it sustains the peace for which it is presently known.
7. Newtownards
Also in County Down is Newtownards, a town lying at the most northern tip of Strangford Lough. Located on the Ards Peninsula, it’s just 10 miles east of Belfast in the civil parish of Newtownards. The town with a population of 28,050 is beautified by the 100-foot Scarbo Tower overlooking it and built as a memorial to Charles Stewart, the third Marquess of Londonderry in 1857. It also has Movilla Abbey, Somme Heritage Center toward the north which is a unique attraction of international significance telling the historical reality of the Great War including its effects on the community at home.
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Places to see in ( Limavady - UK )
Places to see in ( Limavady - UK )
Limavady is a market town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, with Binevenagh as a backdrop. Lying 17 miles east of Derry and 14 miles southwest of Coleraine, Limavady is within Causeway Coast and Glens Borough.
Limavady has undergone sustained growth during the past fifty years thanks to significant modern industrial development and public perception of the town as attractive and residential. Limavady, a lucrative service hub for the Roe Valley, has seen competition from other retail centres: Londonderry, Coleraine and, to a lesser extent, Ballymena. One of the distinctive features of the town's growth has been the predominant southward and eastward expansion of its suburbs, with the River Roe flood plain continuing to contain the town to the west and north. From 1988 to 2004, a total of 1,332 dwellings were built in the town, mainly at Bovally along the south eastern edge of the town. The large industrial estate at Aghanloo is 2 miles (3 km) north of the town.
Limavady and its surrounding settlements derive from Celtic roots, although no-one is sure about the exact date of Limavady's origins. Estimates date from around 5 CE. Early records tell of Saint Columba, who presided over a meeting of the Kings at Mullagh Hill near Limavady in 575 CE, a location which is now part of the Roe Park Golf Resort.
Limavady sprang up within the townland of Rathbrady Beg in the parish of Drumachose and was original known as Newtown Limavady. Over time, the urban area has expanded into the surrounding townlands. These include:
Bovally
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Enagh
Killane
Rathbrady Beg
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Limavady lies in the scenic Roe Valley area and the Roe Valley Country Park on the River Roe lies to the southwest of the town.
The birthplace of New Zealand Prime Minister Rt. Hon. William Massey is on Irish Green Street. Nearby Massey Avenue is named after him. The archaeologically significant Broighter Gold collection was found nearby in 1896. It is currently in the National Museum in Dublin. Jane Ross, who first transcribed Londonderry Air, was born and lived in Limavady. A plaque is shown above her old house on Main Street.
Limavady is most famous for the tune Londonderry Air collected by Jane Ross in the mid-19th century from a local fiddle player. The tune was later (ca. 1913) used for the song Danny Boy. Limavady is in close proximity to City of Derry Airport, 9 miles (15 km) to the west, and the Port of Londonderry, 13 miles (22 km) to the west.
The Limavady Railway was a branch line to the main Derry – Belfast line. Limavady railway station opened on 29 December 1852, closed for passenger traffic on 3 July 1950 and finally closed altogether on 2 May 1955. Limavady Junction railway station opened on 1 March 1855 and finally closed on 17 October 1976. Limavady is no longer served by the branch line – the nearest station is at Bellarena, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) from the town. The Broharris Canal was constructed in the 1820s when a cut, some 2 miles (3.2 km) long on the south shore of Lough Foyle near Ballykelly was made in the direction of Limavady. The inhabitants of Limavady appealed for the building of a canal from Lough Foyle to the town but were turned down, and the Broharris Canal was the nearest they came to achieving such a navigable link.
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UNITED KINGDOM: Londonderry (Nothern Ireland, UK)
UNITED KINGDOM: Londonderry (Nothern Ireland, UK)
Londonderry (Derry) 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.
The old walled city lies on the west bank of the River Foyle, which is spanned by two road bridges and one footbridge. The city now covers both banks (Cityside on the west and Waterside on the east).
The population of the city was 83,652 at the 2001 Census, while the Derry Urban Area had a population of 90,736. The district administered by Derry City and Strabane District Council contains both Londonderry Port and City of Derry Airport.
Derry is close to the border with County Donegal, with which it has had a close link for many centuries. The person traditionally seen as the founder of the original Derry is Saint Colmcille, a holy man from Tír Chonaill, the old name for almost all of modern County Donegal, of which the west bank of the Foyle was a part before 1610.
In 2013, Derry was the inaugural UK City of Culture, having been awarded the title in 2010.
Лондонде́рри, также Де́рри (англ. Londonderry, Derry; ирл. Doire, или Doire Cholm Chille) — город в северо-западной части Ольстера (Северной Ирландии), административный центр одноимённого графства, крупный экономический центр и морской порт. Второй по населению город в Северной Ирландии после Белфаста и 4-й по населению на всём острове Ирландия.
Город лежит в характерной холмистой местности. Он расположен у устья реки Фойл, которая впадает в Лох-Фойл, являющийся, по существу, её эстуарием. Река протекает через город в глубокой долине, старый укреплённый город лежит на холме на левом берегу. Раньше река разделялась на рукава, обтекающие холм со всех сторон, но со временем западный рукав пересох, оставив на своём месте болотистую низменность, известную как Богсайд.
Современный Дерри раскинулся по обоим берегам Фойла, часть вокруг старого города известна как Ситисайд, а на противоположном берегу — как Вотерсайд. Две части соединены двумя автомобильными мостами и одним пешеходным («Мост мира»). Единственная часть города, не расположенная на крутых холмах, лежит на северо-востоке, на берегах Лох-Фойл, в основном на отвоёванных у моря землях. Сегодня там расположен один из важнейших птичьих заказников в Великобритании.
Другие важные природоохранные зоны расположены в Парке Несс, 10 миль (16 км) к востоку от города; и в Прехен-Вуд в юго-восточном пригороде.
(Filmed August 2018)
Guildhall | Guildhall Derry | Derry | Londonderry | Best Things To See In Derry | Northern Ireland
Guildhall | Guildhall Derry | Derry | Londonderry | Best Things To See In Derry | Northern Ireland
In this video, we take a look at the Guildhall in Derry, Northern Ireland.
It is a beautiful historic building in which the elected members of Derry City and Strabane District Council meet.
It is a Grade A listed building rich in history with beautiful stain glass windows and more. For anyone visiting the city of Derry, we would highly recommend checking it out.
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Derry Londonderry-An Amazing View of the Maiden City-Everyone should visit Derry and walk the walls.
Check out Derry now in this short video, see what Derry daily life is like. Derry is the 2nd city of Northern Ireland, it is situated in the UK, but on the Island of Ireland. It is often called the Maiden City or the Walled City in Northern Ireland.
Sometimes it is referred to as Derry and in other cases it is called Londonderry and this has been the subject of a name dispute between Irish nationalists and unionists; nationalists are the ones to call it Derry while unionists are those who refer to it as Londonderry. When it comes to the legal side, it is known as Londonderry.
It is not about the name of the city but it is about the things to do there and the places to visit in it. Our journey in this beautiful city started with Londonderry Courthouse which is one of the old buildings that are found in the city and which you will at some point pass by.
Austins was the second place to pass by in Derry/Londonderry. Austins is the world's oldest independent department store that was established back in 1830 by Thomas Austin and it has been working since that time until today. It is not just for the sake of shopping, but this old building is another reason why one will come to it and know more about the history of its foundation.
Among the other touristic attractions of this city in Northern Ireland, we came to the Bishop's Gate which was built at the suggestion of Bishop Hervey in 1789 to celebrate the centenary of the siege. Bishop's Gate will take you to Bishop's street and there you could have a stroll down doing nothing specific (
Among the list of places which we visited in Londonderry, we have been to The Craft Village. The Craft Village is the reconstruction of an 18th century street and 19th century square that provide an eclectic mix of artisan craft shops, balconied apartments and different restaurants and coffee shops which one could sit it and enjoy their time. We have walked across this village and loved every detail related to it and we would suggest it for those who will be visiting Derry anytime soon and there you will also find souvenir gifts to take back home to your friends and family.
Moving forward with our trip, we visited the Guildhall and Square which is another touristic attraction for people to visit while being in Derry. The Guildhall in Derry is an old building that is standing there from 1890 and it is the building in which the elected members of Derry and Strabane District Council meet. The old 17th century Guildhall was first located in the Diamond area of the Walled City but this building was then destroyed by fire and the new building was assigned to be built in a city square. In addition to the social and political meetings which are held in the Guildhall, this is also the place where the Feis Doire Colmcille - an event which celebrates Irish culture - is held. Guildhall Square which is just in front of the building is the main city square in Derry - Londonderry and is also the place where different important and beneficial events are usually held (
One of the other things that people tend to check while they are in Derry/Londonderry is the Peace Bridge. Peace Bridge was opened back in 2011 by Johannes Hahn and it is both a cycle and foot bridge that crosses over River Foyle. The aim of the bridge was to connect Ebrington Square to the rest of the city centre, and that what happened eventually with this bridge that is one of the newest three to be found in Derry (
The last stop in this video around the city of Derry in Northern Ireland is Shipquay Gate which is one of the original four city gates dating back from 1805. It is interesting to come across those different old gates which stand from the history until today but which will bring you to the modern world that you are living in - they give the city a different kind of atmosphere.
These are the places we passed by in Derry/Londonderry, but if you are searching for something more then you could check the rest of the gates found there and you could also consider visiting St. Columb's Park which is one of the most famous to be found in Derry/ Londonderry (
Back 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 and from that time the legal name has been Londonderry although some people refer to it as Derry.
Derry tourism is growing in recent years - and there is plenty now to do in Derry on a night out. The city itself is a great walk with many historic points especially the walls that surround the city. Doire as it is called in Gaelic - is well worth a visit by any tourist
Derry Londonderry-An Amazing View of the Maiden City-Everyone should visit Derry and walk the walls.
Places to see in ( Coleraine - UK )
Places to see in ( Coleraine - UK )
Coleraine is a large town and civil parish near the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Coleraine is 55 miles northwest of Belfast and 30 miles east of Derry, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections. Coleraine is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district.
The North Coast (Coleraine and Limavady) area has the highest property prices in Northern Ireland, higher even than those of affluent South Belfast. Golf courses, countryside and leisure facilities and attractions are to be found. It has an attractive town centre, and a marina. Coleraine during the day is a busy town, however at night the town is relatively quiet, with much of the nightlife in the area located in the nearby seaside towns of Portrush and Portstewart. Coleraine is also home to the one of the largest Polish communities in Northern Ireland.
Coleraine is situated at the lowest bridgeable point of the River Bann, where the river is 90 metres wide. The town square is called 'The Diamond' and is the location of the Town Hall. St. Patrick's Church of Ireland is situated nearby. The University of Ulster campus was built in the 1960s and has brought a theatrical space to the town in the form of the Riverside Theatre.
Coleraine has a large catchment area. The town also has the advantage of being near some of the most extraordinary landscape in the whole of Europe. In 2002, Coleraine won the Best Kept Town and Ulster in Bloom awards. In 2003, it was selected to represent Northern Ireland in the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition. In the 2010 SuperValu Best Kept Awards, Coleraine was named the Best Kept Large Town in Northern Ireland
Coleraine is the main town of the world famous Causeway Coast, which attracts over three million visitors per year, spending in excess of £47 million. The world famous Giant's Causeway is a twenty–five-minute bus ride away. The distillery village of Bushmills is well-served by buses from the town and there is a narrow-gauge steam train running in the summer from Bushmills to the Giant's Causeway. The train journey takes approximately fifteen minutes from the town to the Causeway. Also north of Coleraine is the scenic coastal town of Portstewart, with fine sandy beach and coastal walks. Portrush is part of the Borough.
North-west of Coleraine lies the small village of Castlerock, with a beach which is essentially a continuation of the beach at Portstewart, separated by the River Bann. Also nearby is the huge beach at Benone Strand and Mussenden Temple, built by Frederick Augustus Hervey, an 18th-century Anglican bishop atop a precipitate cliff and overlooking County Donegal in one direction and Scotland in another. The National Trust managed Downhill forest was part of the Bishop's Palace, and although the Palace itself is now a ruin the gardens are a wonderful place full of strange hidden lakes and gloriously tended flower gardens.
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Places to see in ( Newtownards - UK )
Places to see in ( Newtownards - UK )
Newtownards, is a large town, townland and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. Newtownards lies at the most northern tip of Strangford Lough, 10 miles east of Belfast, on the Ards Peninsula. Newtownards is situated in the civil parish of Newtownards and the historic baronies of Ards Lower and Castlereagh Lower. Newtownards is the largest town in the former Borough of Ards. It is known colloquially by locals as Ards.
The town of Newtownards is overlooked by the 100-foot (30 m) high Scrabo Tower. The tower is 41 metres high, and was erected as a memorial to Charles Stewart, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry, in recognition of his concern for the plight of his tenants during the great potato famine. It is open to the public and houses a historical and local environment exhibition. The basalt topped sandstone hill at Scrabo is one of the dominant features of north Down. The tower now stands tall in Scrabo Country Park with its woodland walks and parkland through Killynether Wood.
The Somme Heritage Centre, which is situated a little north of the town, is the Somme Association's flagship project. Situated adjacent to the Clandeboye Estate outside Newtownards, the centre is a unique visitor attraction of international significance showing the reality of the Great War and its effects on the community at home. The centre commemorates the involvement of the 36th (Ulster) and 16th (Irish) divisions in the Battle of the Somme, the 10th (Irish) Division in Gallipoli, Salonika and Palestine and provides displays and information on the entire Irish contribution to the First World War.
The centre promotes cross-community contact, mutual understanding, an appreciation of cultural diversity, and is a major visitor attraction. The centre is built on ground provided by Ards Borough Council in what is to be the Whitespots Country Park. It is linked to Helen's Tower on the Clandeboye Estate via the Ulster Way. Historically, the 36th (Ulster) Division trained on the estate during the first few months of the war and German prisoners of war were interned there. A replica of Helen's Tower was built on the Somme battlefield as Northern Ireland's national war memorial.
On the east shore of Strangford Lough, a few miles outside Newtownards and near Greyabbey, stands Mount Stewart, an 18th-century house and garden – the home of the Londonderry family. The house and its contents reflect the history of the Londonderrys who played a leading role in British social and political life. The ninety-eight acre garden at Mount Stewart has been proposed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Largely created by Edith, Lady Londonderry, wife of the 7th Marquess, in the 1920s, it has an unrivalled collection of rare and unusual plants.
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Christmas in Derry - Top Attractions in Derry/Londonderry
Merry Christmas!
Derry - or as it is also famously known as Londonderry - is a city on the River Foyle in Northern Ireland, that is known for the intact 17th century Derry's walls with its seven gates. There are different touristic attractions in Derry/Londondery in general, such as St. Columb's Cathedral, Peace Bridge, the Tower Museum, and more (
During the Christmas time, every other city will be a piece of art with its decorations, places to visit, and the things to be done, and we are taking you through the tour we have made during this time of the year in Derry/Londonderry and the places we have managed to visit.
Our first stop was the Guildhall, which is the building in which the elected members of Derry and Strabane District Council meet. This building was built back in 1890 and it is a place that one should pass by and see while being in Derry. The Guildhall is located in the center of the city, just outside the city walls and close to the Peace Bridge (
Since the Guildhall is located just next to Peace Bridge then it is a must for you to pass by it. Peace Bridge in Derry/Londonderry is a cycle and foot bridge across the River Foyle in Derry, Northern Ireland, that opened in 2011, connecting Ebrington Square with the rest of the city centre. Peace Bridge is the newest one to be built in the city of Derry/Londonderry (
Every single place is different during Christmas time, the whole country turns into a glittery place. We have walked through the streets of Derry/Londonderry to see and feel how Christmas feels like in this city, we have gone to markets, played some games, got into some cafes, and managed to see all the decorations done to the buildings, the restaurants, the streets, the markets, etc.
There are different places to visit and things to do in Derry/Londonderry anytime of the year - whether its Christmas or not. When you are visiting the Guildhall in Derry during Christmas, try to make sure you are choosing the perfect timing so that you would be able to check the Winterland Market as well, which was held from the 13th to the 16th of December 2018. In this market, there was a cinema, the market itself, and the Winterland Market bar.
Are you still thinking about the places to go to in Derry, Northern Ireland? You could go to the Mussenden Temple ( hit the Causeway Coastal Route which is one of the famous destinations in all of Northern Ireland ( the Tower Museum which is spread over five floors and its uppermost level gives stunning panoramic views of the Walled City and River Foyle, as well as walking down the old streets of the city and getting more introduced to the history that lies within.
Throughout the years, we have been to different cities and places in Northern Ireland during the festive time of Christmas and New Years, we have been to Antrim Castle Gardens which was all set up with the Christmas decorations and vibes ( we have also been to Belfast Christmas Market before, walking within those booths standing there with their products and enjoying a hot chocolate while walking through the decorations ( and we have even done some Christmas shopping in Belfast in one of the most famous shopping places there which is known as Victoria Square ( we have seen before the beautiful Christmas lights in Dublin, Ireland ( and finally we loved being in Lisburn before during this festive season so we could also attend the Christmas vibes there (
And who would not enjoy wandering the streets of a city that is decorated for Christmas and the New Years? Almost nobody. Wherever you are headed, you will always find those decorations that will attract your eyes to them and which you will immediately fall in love with.
This was our Christmas trip to Derry/Londonderry in Northern Ireland, where have you been this Christmas or where are you planning to spend the New Years Eve? Share with us your plans!
Have you ever been to Derry/Londonderry before? Have you ever visited the city during Christmas? Do you have any other recommendations for the places that people should visit during this time of the year? Share your ideas and recommendations with us through the comments below, we would love to hear all your stories and know more about your interesting vacations :-)!
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Ten Of The Best Seaside Towns In The UK
Ten Of The Best Seaside Towns In The UK
With a coastline of 7,723 miles or 12,429 km, The UK boasts some stunning seaside towns and beaches that are well worth a visit. As you're never more than 70 miles or 113 kilometres from the coast, there's no excuse not to visit. Whether its for a a day trip, a cheeky weekend away or a long holiday, the very best seaside towns in the UK have it all!
Formed by a variety of natural features including islands, bays, headlands and peninsulas, The UK coast consists of the island of Great Britain and the north-east coast of the island of Ireland, as well as many much smaller islands.
Days out at the beach, with bucket and spade in hand, are a great British tradition. And there's some incredible seaside towns worth visiting.
We've listed our top ten favourites. What are yours?
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10. Herne Bay, Kent
9. Portstewart, County Derry
8. Southport, Merseyside
7. Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire
6. Barmouth, Gwynedd
5. Falmouth, Cornwall
4. Appledore, Devon
3. Rothesay, Isle Of Bute
2. Ventnor, Isle Of Wight
1. Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear
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IRELAND: Derry (Londonderry) a completely walled city. Take a McCrossan tour to get the whole story
Derry will be the #1 tourist destination in Ireland, says historian and retired bank manager, John McNulty. McNulty, a dedicated Martin McCrossan Walking Tour guide, had just completed our walking tour of the walls of the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland. I was interested to note that many on the tour were Irish residents. The tour included a coffee which, by chance, lead me to the editor of the Derry Journal and executive director of the local theatre. Meeting people in Northern Ireland is no problem! Video Ursula Maxwell-Lewis #LoveIreland #DerryCityTours #MCCrossanDerryTours #Derry #londonderry
Places to see in ( Carrickfergus - UK )
Places to see in ( Carrickfergus - UK )
Carrickfergus, colloquially known as Carrick, is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Carrickfergus sits on the north shore of Belfast Lough, 11 miles from Belfast.
Carrickfergus is County Antrim's oldest town and one of the oldest towns in Ireland as a whole. Carrickfergus was the administrative centre for Carrickfergus Borough Council, before this was amalgamated into the Mid and East Antrim District Council in 2015, and forms part of the Belfast Metropolitan Area. Carrickfergus is also a townland of 65 acres, a civil parish and a barony.
The town is the subject of the classic Irish folk song Carrickfergus, a 19th-century translation of an Irish-language song (Do Bhí Bean Uasal) from Munster, which begins with the words, I wish I was in Carrickfergus. The British peerage title of Baron Carrickfergus, which had become extinct in 1883, was bestowed upon Prince William on his wedding day in 2011.
Carrickfergus railway station opened on 1 October 1862. In addition, the northwest of the town is served by Clipperstown railway station, and the east by Downshire railway station. All three stations have regular commuter services to Belfast and Larne. Three historic stations in Carrickfergus, Barn, Eden and Mount, closed in the 1970s.
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