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Sightseeing
Derry the last walled city to be built in Europe!
Derry was the first planned and only completely walled city in the country.
It is the largest monument in state care in Northern Ireland.
The walls were built between 1613 – 1618 by The Honourable Irish Society to protect the early ‘planted’ Protestant settlers that arrived from England and Scotland.
The Derry walls have the longest, complete circuit of ramparts of any of the remaining 30 walled towns in Ireland.
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Derrys murar
The DiamondDerry the last walled city to be built in Europe!
Derry was the first planned and only completely walled city in the country.
It is the largest monument in state care in Northern Ireland.
The walls were built between 1613 – 1618 by The Honourable Irish Society to protect the early ‘planted’ Protestant settlers that arrived from England and Scotland.
The Derry walls have the longest, complete circuit of ramparts of any of the remaining 30 walled towns in Ireland.
The Museum of Free Derry opened in 2007 in order to tell the story of what happened in the city during the period 1968 – 1972, popularly known as ‘Free Derry’, and including the civil rights era, Battle of the Bogside, Internment, Bloody Sunday and Operation Motorman.
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Museum of Free Derry
55 Glenfada ParkThe Museum of Free Derry opened in 2007 in order to tell the story of what happened in the city during the period 1968 – 1972, popularly known as ‘Free Derry’, and including the civil rights era, Battle of the Bogside, Internment, Bloody Sunday and Operation Motorman.
Free Derry Corner is a historical landmark in the Bogside neighbourhood of Derry, Northern Ireland, which lies in the intersection of the Lecky Road, Rossville Street and Fahan Street. A free-standing gable wall commemorates Free Derry, a self-declared autonomous nationalist area of Derry that existed between 1969 and 1972. On the corner is a memorial to the 1981 hunger strikers and several murals.
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Free Derry Corner
Glenfada ParkFree Derry Corner is a historical landmark in the Bogside neighbourhood of Derry, Northern Ireland, which lies in the intersection of the Lecky Road, Rossville Street and Fahan Street. A free-standing gable wall commemorates Free Derry, a self-declared autonomous nationalist area of Derry that existed between 1969 and 1972. On the corner is a memorial to the 1981 hunger strikers and several murals.
It will open Monday to Sunday from 11am – 4pm. The Tower Museum houses two permanent exhibitions.
1. "The Story of Derry" tells the colourful and dramatic history of the city from earliest prehistory to the present.
2. "An Armada Shipwreck - La Trinidad Valencera" tells the story of one of the largest ships in the Spanish Armada, La Trinidad Valencera, which sank off the Donegal Coast in 1588 and was rediscovered by divers from the City of Derry Sub-Aqua Club in 1971.
Both exhibitions use a range of display and interactive techniques to present their stories.
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Tower Museum
Union Hall PlaceIt will open Monday to Sunday from 11am – 4pm. The Tower Museum houses two permanent exhibitions.
1. "The Story of Derry" tells the colourful and dramatic history of the city from earliest prehistory to the present.
2. "An Armada Shipwreck - La Trinidad Valencera" tells the story of one of the largest ships in the Spanish Armada, La Trinidad Valencera, which sank off the Donegal Coast in 1588 and was rediscovered by divers from the City of Derry Sub-Aqua Club in 1971.
Both exhibitions use a range of display and interactive techniques to present their stories.
The Peace Bridge is a cycle and foot bridge across the River Foyle in Derry, Northern Ireland. It opened on 25 June 2011, connecting Ebrington Square with the rest of the city centre. It is the newest of three bridges in the city, the others being the Craigavon Bridge and the Foyle Bridge.
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Fredsförbindelsen
The Peace Bridge is a cycle and foot bridge across the River Foyle in Derry, Northern Ireland. It opened on 25 June 2011, connecting Ebrington Square with the rest of the city centre. It is the newest of three bridges in the city, the others being the Craigavon Bridge and the Foyle Bridge.
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Located in the village of Bellaghy, situated just 45 minutes from Derry City. Seamus Heaney himself was born and raised within the area and choose Bellaghy as his final resting place.
Seamus Heaney HomePlace is a purpose-built arts and literary centre, which celebrates the life and work of the late poet and Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney, and contributes to his legacy.
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Seamus Heaney HomePlace
45 Main StSeamus Heaney HomePlace
Located in the village of Bellaghy, situated just 45 minutes from Derry City. Seamus Heaney himself was born and raised within the area and choose Bellaghy as his final resting place.
Seamus Heaney HomePlace is a purpose-built arts and literary centre, which celebrates the life and work of the late poet and Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney, and contributes to his legacy.
Recognise the Guildhall Clock?
It was modelled on London’s Big Ben.
Sitting within reach of our famous 400-year-old Walls is one of the City’s most recognisable - and arguably one of the most stunning - landmarks, the Guildhall. It has been in the heart of city life since 1887 and the auburn brick building is the anchor for the buzzing Guildhall Square.
The Guildhall’s most arresting feature is its collection of stunning stained-glass windows. Donated by London Companies, they represent everything from fishmongers to musicians.
During The Troubles the Guildhall was the focus of multiple terror attacks. The building was badly damaged by two bombs in 1972, but was restored at a cost of £1.7 million and reopened in 1977.
The square in front of the Guildhall regularly plays host to important events and was the site of U.S. President Bill Clinton's address when he visited the city in November 1995.
The Guildhall was also home to the Saville Inquiry into the events of Bloody Sunday from 1998 to 2005.
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Guildhall
Recognise the Guildhall Clock?
It was modelled on London’s Big Ben.
Sitting within reach of our famous 400-year-old Walls is one of the City’s most recognisable - and arguably one of the most stunning - landmarks, the Guildhall. It has been in the heart of city life since 1887 and the auburn brick building is the anchor for the buzzing Guildhall Square.
The Guildhall’s most arresting feature is its collection of stunning stained-glass windows. Donated by London Companies, they represent everything from fishmongers to musicians.
During The Troubles the Guildhall was the focus of multiple terror attacks. The building was badly damaged by two bombs in 1972, but was restored at a cost of £1.7 million and reopened in 1977.
The square in front of the Guildhall regularly plays host to important events and was the site of U.S. President Bill Clinton's address when he visited the city in November 1995.
The Guildhall was also home to the Saville Inquiry into the events of Bloody Sunday from 1998 to 2005.
Departing at 1pm from Derry Tourist Information Centre in the centre of the city your Derry girl guide will take you on a 2 hour walking tour of the city where you will see more than 10 sites from the show.
Contact britmovietours.com
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Derry Girls Mural
18 Orchard StreetDeparting at 1pm from Derry Tourist Information Centre in the centre of the city your Derry girl guide will take you on a 2 hour walking tour of the city where you will see more than 10 sites from the show.
Contact britmovietours.com
Neighbourhoods
At Stewarts Terrace it is directly behind the house
At Park Avenue it is only a short walk down hill
Cafe Gwyn - right behind the house in Brooke Park
Opening: Monday - Sunday 9am - 6pm
(Please note I have no affiliation to Cafe Gwyn - apart from loving their coffee!)
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At Stewarts Terrace it is directly behind the house
At Park Avenue it is only a short walk down hill
Cafe Gwyn - right behind the house in Brooke Park
Opening: Monday - Sunday 9am - 6pm
(Please note I have no affiliation to Cafe Gwyn - apart from loving their coffee!)
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Taxi’s are only £3 midweek & £4 at weekends from the house.
As with any unfamiliar city, be safe and just get a taxi if out late at night -they are great value in the city.
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See it all! Book a Red Bus Tour!
Want to see all the attractions - book a red bus tour, it covers everything. like in all cities hop on and hop off.
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Bout ye? - How are things going? (Your Derry survival guide)
Alright hi! - Hello, a greeting.
Aye - Yes.
Bake - Face or mouth.
Bat in the mouth - a punch to the face.
Bars - Gossip, e.g. ‘What’s the bars?’ or ‘Any bars?’.
Brown ding - brown sauce.
Broke to the bone - Highly Embarrassed.
Cat - Not good.
Dead On - I don't believe you.
Duck (Rare) - Eccentric person, e.g. ‘a rare duck’.
Dead Broke - Very Embarrassed Foundered - Cold Good steever - a forceful blow, most likely a kick Gunk - Severe disappointment.
Jammy - Luck.
Juke - A quick look.
Join -To tell off (scold).
Lock - A quantity or amount of.
Lured - Delighted.
Mind - Do you
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Brunswick Moviebowl
Bowling, kids parties dining they have the lot here perfect for a rainy day!
Brunswick Lane, Pennyburn Industrial Estate
Derry/Londonderry BT48 0LU
Email: info@brunswickmoviebowl.com
Phone:(028) 71 371 999