Derry's Walls
The seventeenth-century walls encircle the old town and can be walked all the way round. They are one of the most complete city-wall circuits in Ireland.
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Derry: airports, things to do and where to stay
Derry, also called Londonderry, is Northern Ireland's second city. It keeps its seventeenth-century walls almost intact and has a history strongly marked by the twentieth century.
Derry airports
From the airport to central Derry
City of Derry airport is about 11 km from central Derry.
Autobuses de Translink
Buses run between the airport and Derry, with limited service depending on flights. Check timetables before you travel.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre takes about 20 min depending on traffic.
Derry
Things to do in Derry
Peace Bridge
A curved pedestrian bridge over the River Foyle that joins the two banks of the city, opened in 2011.
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Guildhall
A Gothic Revival building of brick and stone beside the walls, with a clock tower and stained-glass windows. It can be visited.
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St Columb's Cathedral
A seventeenth-century Church of Ireland cathedral inside the walls, one of the first built after the Reformation in the British Isles.
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Which airport serves Derry?
Derry is served by City of Derry (LDY).
How far is the airport from central Derry?
City of Derry airport is about 11 km from central Derry.
How do I get from the airport to central Derry?
From City of Derry airport you can take Autobuses de Translink (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Derry?
Highlights of Derry include Derry's Walls, Peace Bridge, Guildhall, and St Columb's Cathedral.
Photo credits
- Derry's Walls: Otter, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Peace Bridge: Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Guildhall: Acediscovery, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- St Columb's Cathedral: Andreas F. Borchert, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons