Top 10 things to do in Derry and County Londonderry
Derry (also called Londonderry) has a complete walled city, a bold peace story and the Causeway Coast’s western end. The surrounding county has beaches and hills.
- 1
Derry’s City Walls
📍 DerryHistory, walksThe most complete city walls in Ireland, with a walk around the old city.
- 2
Peace Bridge
📍 DerryLandmark, walksA curved footbridge across the River Foyle linking the two sides of the city.
- 3
Tower Museum
📍 DerryHistory, indoorsA museum on Derry’s story including the Spanish Armada wreck.
- 4
St Columb’s Cathedral
📍 DerryHistory, indoorsA 17th-century cathedral within the walls.
- 5
Museum of Free Derry
📍 Bogside, DerryHistory, civil rightsA museum on the Bogside and civil rights history.
- 6
Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne
📍 CastlerockViews, coastA round temple on a cliff top above a long beach.
- 7
Portstewart Strand
📍 PortstewartBeach, dunesA long beach where you can drive and walk, with dunes.
- 8
Roe Valley Country Park
📍 LimavadyWalks, natureA wooded river valley with walks and a visitor centre.
- 9
Grianan of Aileach
📍 Near DerryHistory, ancientA stone ring fort on a hilltop in Donegal, just across the border, with wide views.
- 10
Guildhall
📍 DerryArchitecture, freeA Neo-Gothic building at the edge of the walls.
Where to base yourself
Last checked: October 2026.