Blog (March 2021) - Visit Derry

The Board, Chief Executive and staff of Visit Derry are delighted to welcome Michelle Simpson in her appointment as the new Chair of the organisation.

If you like wordsearch puzzles, then why not give our Derry~Londonderry themed wordsearch a go. We hope you'll enjoy it and discover lots of fun places to go to on a staycation in our historic Walled City, soon. 

We are buzzin Derry Girls season one is still showing on Netflix. You can catch season two on Channel 4. If you haven't seen the show yet then give it a try, we're sure you'll love it. If you have watched it already then take our quiz. 👇

Delve into Derry~Londonderry's past and spend the weekend visiting its impressive museums, each with their own story to tell. 

Learn about the Plantation, the Siege of Derry and right up to the Troubles. 

Love Derry Girls? Love a challenge? then why not enjoy completing a Derry Girls jigsaw! 

Heard of the term 'Catwalk' and ever wondered where it came from? Well, it's claimed that the very term was coined in the historic Walled City of Derry~Londonderry. 

If you’re a fan of the hit comedy Derry Girls then you simply have to visit our LegenDerry city! 

There’s lots to discover in Derry~Londonderry. We’re a city rich in culture, heritage and history but did you know we’re also home to some pretty spectacular parks and beauty spots.

Take a deep dive into Derry’s history while also discovering some of our unique landscapes and wonderful outdoor adventures suitable for the whole family

Derry, the UK’s inaugural City of Culture, may seem like an unusual place for a challenging and unique round of golf. But you may be surprised to discover that they have some stunning golf courses. The Walled City, where the Wild Atlantic Way meets the Causeway Coastal Route is the perfect place to base yourself for a golfing break this summer.

Did you know that it was in the historic Walled City of Derry~Londonderry that one of the world's famous aviators, Amelia Earhart, made history. It was on May 21, 1932 when the 34-year-old became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic alone landing in Derry.

‘You are now entering Free Derry’.

It’s quite possibly the most photographed gable wall in Ireland; and a visit to the city isn’t complete without a trip to the Bogside area to see the Free Derry Corner in all its glory.

Did you know that Saint Columb's Cathedral, which is situated inside our historic City Walls, is the city's most historic building. It contains artefacts from the Siege and is even home to the lock and keys of the original City Gates.