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Unlock the Walled City and beyond
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Visit Derry Pass
Why not make the most of your visit with a Visit Derry Pass, an integrated ticket that will give you access to 10 attractions and activities across the city, saving you time and money. Unlock the stories and secrets of the Walled City and enjoy one or two days of sightseeing. You can visit iconic sites including The Guildhall,
Tower Museum, Siege Museum
and The Museum of Free Derry; tours of the city’s cathedrals and churches; and access to several guided tour options that take in the bustle of the city. You can purchase your Visit Derry Pass online at visitderrypass.com or at the Visitor Information Centre.
Christmas Markets
The Winterland Markets at Guildhall Square, along with the Walled City Market, are two wonderful festive markets. The Winterland Markets take place on the first two weekends of December and offer unique handmade crafts, local food, drink and more while The Walled City Market, on the first Saturday of every month, is an all-day event that will leave you wishing you could take everything home! Keep the 21st of November free from 6pm to 7pm for the switching on of the Christmas Lights as the city lights up and the festive season truly begins.
Bishop’s Gate Hotel
This intimate urban oasis is your perfect base for exploring the walled city. A luxury boutique hotel, its blend of Edwardian architecture and contemporary luxury is balm to the soul. The beautiful rooms, with their views across the city, provide the ultimate sanctuary after a busy day. Then it’s time to contemplate a glass of something sparkling at The Wig and Gown Champagne Bar and Restaurant.



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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.
Soda & Starch
As you explore the city, make sure to stop in and refuel at the Dickensian style Craft Village for some delicious grub. Here you'll find the charming Soda & Starch pantry and grill, their seafood salad is simply scrumptious!
Shipquay Hotel
Within the walls themselves is the luxurious and intimate boutique Shipquay Hotel. You'll find one of the the best meals around in the bar/restaurant where you can tuck into a splendid lunch while watching the world pass by its narrow sash windows.
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Drop into our beloved Nobel laureate’s hometown of Bellaghy. The life and works of Seamus Heaney are open to you, right where the people, place and landscape inspired him. This multi-awardwinning exhibition immerses you in Seamus Heaney’s world, from childhood to global appreciation. Venture out to Open Ground on one of their awe-inspiring Autumn walks, and be taken on a fascinating journey into the landscape that Seamus Heaney loved.
Guildhall Taphouse
For a fresh, alternative take on the traditional bar, head to the Guildhall Taphouse. Housed in a 19th century merchant building in the heart of the city's historic quarter, this comfy bar offers an unrivalled selection of Irish and international craft beers and a carefully curated cocktail menu. Not to mention being a live music hub, playing host to top musicians from all over the country.
Derry Girls Afternoon Tea & Tour
Being a Derry girl is a state of mind; this is the tour to put you in it. Visit Dennis’s wee shop and 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 sausageroll bap.
Unlock adventure in the Walled City
It's almost time to spend your days exploring and your nights cosying up beside a crackling fire in one of the finest examples of a walled city. There's no shortage of things to do, just be sure to give yourself plenty of time to see it all.