Places to Visit

It’s our ambition that 2013, the year that commemorates the founding of our walls, also celebrates the buzzing creative energy that is propelling us towards an exciting future. For more information and to see how you can help, call the Culture Office on 028 71363 558.

The Nerve Centre has been described as 'One of the most dynamic and innovative multi-media centres in the British Isles'. The Oscar nominated centre is housed in a new state of the art building . Includes: edit suites, rehearsal and recording studios, in-house animation and film production companies.

Foyleside Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is Northern Ireland's largest shopping centre and won the NIRSC "Best Shopping centre in Northern Ireland" award. Construction started in the early 1990s and the centre opened in 1995. The shopping centre's purpose was to offer a hub for shopping in the North West of Ireland. The shopping centre is built into the centre of the city and although it is not on the bank, it does over look the river Foyle.

The Gordon gallery is one of the oldest private commercial art galleries and dealers in Ireland, originating as picture framers c1860 and situated in the Cathedral Quarter within walking distance of several car parks and the bus station. The gallery exhibits contemporary, mostly Irish artists of national and international repute, as well as new up and coming artists working in the disciplines of painting, drawing, sculpture, photgraphy and print making.

Cruise ship has a fully licensed bar with light refreshments also available. Centrally heated lounge, seats 84, with additional seats also available in bar and upper deck. Entertainment on evening cruise. Bookings available for evening cruise. Daily and evening sailings to Culmore Bay (duration 1hr 15mins). Please call to confirm all sailing times in advance. Price: Adults £8/€12, Senior Citizens/Students £7/€10, Children £5/€8 and Family tickets £22/€30 (2 adults & 2 children).

St Columb's Cathedral stands on a prominent site within the historic "Derry's Walls",and is Derry's/Londonderry's oldest building, being completed in 1633 in the Planter's Gothic stylehaving . The Cathedral is a landmark, which speaks to citizen and visitor alike of much in the history of the City and represents a commodity of infinite spiritual value in the development of this area. Dedicated to the name of Saint Columba (Columb), the Ulster monk, who established a Christian settlement here in the sixth century. The historic cathedral has a small museum with pictures and artefacts open daily to visitors.

Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin is a £4million, purpose-built Irish language, cultural and enterprise centre based in the Walled City's historic Great James Street area. It will act as a hub for a variety of different cultural and arts organisations throughout the Northwest region. An impressive adddition to the city's skyline, it has already become a beacon for language and culture enthusiasts, and will greatly enhance access to services and facilities for the city’s Irish speaking community. It is also a symbol of the ongoing economic regeneration of the city.

Situated in the heart of the historic walled city, The Playhouse boasts a state-of-the-art auditorium with seating for up to 180 delegates, with additional breakout and training rooms available in one of the most unique settings in the North West

The award winning Tower Museum is located within the city’s historic walls at Union Hall Place. Permanent exhibitions at the museum include The Story of Derry exhibition and An Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera. However throughout the year the museum also plays host to a range of other temporary exhibitions. All the exhibitions use display and interactive techniques to present their stories to the public