Why fly to Derry - Londonderry?
Derry-Londonderry is a walled city brimming with history, music and locals who’ll be having a chat with you before you even realise you needed one.
Exploring the sights of Derry - Londonderry
Starting your city break to Derry-Londonderry, the first thing you’ll notice is the Peace Bridge. Curving over the River Foyle, it’s a sleek and striking symbol of unity and the city’s forward-looking spirit. And then there are the 400-year-old city walls, holding history worth learning about and offering views worth gawping at. With views of the river, the bustling streets and rooftops that stretch for miles, it’s a perfect place to enjoy your trip to Derry-Londonderry: a city break where old charm meets a fresh, modern buzz.
Culture in Derry - Londonderry
You might visit for the views and history, but you’ll stay for the friendly locals and the buzz. Derry-Londonderry is the hometown of the Derry Girls and there’s a huge mural of the girls that even Sister Michael would be proud of. For a cultural fix, head to the Nerve Centre for live gigs, indie films and exhibitions that spotlight local talent, and book a trip to the Playhouse theatre; a vibrant hub of creativity that’s been a part of the city for decades. During the evening, city breaks to Derry-Londonderry come alive with live trad music sessions in cosy pubs – fiddles, pipes and pints creating an atmosphere so warm, you’ll almost want the weather to be cold and drizzly outside.
Scenery, food and nature of Derry - Londonderry
If you want to stretch your legs, the Wild Atlantic Way and Causeway Coastal Route are just down the road. This is top-tier road trip material: sheer cliffs, windswept beaches and the Giant’s Causeway – a masterpiece of nature or mythical giants (depending on who you ask). Back in Derry, an Irish city break wouldn't be complete without a steaming bowl of stew or some hearty seafood chowder that’s straight from the Atlantic. And for dessert? Yellowman fudge – sweet, sticky and worth every toothpick moment.
