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1. Derry City Walls

The Derry City Walls are among the best examples in Europe of a fortified commune. Derry was one of the last cities in Europe to build a protective wall, which is well preserved today. Walk the walls and encounter churches, cannons and shops along the way.
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Derry City Walls featuring a city and street scenes

2. Millennium Forum

The Millennium Forum stands on Newmarket Street close to the River Foyle and is distinctive for its high, rounded corner face. Inside, visitors are greeted with an impressive entrance foyer and a sweeping stairway framed by a mural that takes them down to the auditorium and a marble-floored piazza with a brasserie restaurant.
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Opened in 2001, the Millennium Forum in Londonderry is not only one of the city’s major venues, but also one of the biggest purpose-built theatres in Ireland. It’s also home to the largest theatre stage in Ireland, making it a brilliant venue for plays, shows, concerts and musicals.

3. Portrush East Strand Beach

Portrush Beach is a shoreline that attracts vacationers from Belfast in the summer. It is split into several picturesque parts with their own distinct charms. Visit a different section of beach each day for a varied experience of dunes, sandy stretches and a tall sculpture that adorns the coastline.
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Portrush Beach featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a sandy beach

4. Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial

The Museum of Free Derry is a fascinating institution with collections and displays on momentous parts of Ireland’s history. The Irish conflict between unionists who wanted to stay in the United Kingdom and nationalists resulted in bloody battles in the second half of the 20th century. Learn about the societal changes to Derry during the civil rights movement of the 1960s and the Irish Troubles a decade later. See the Bloody Sunday Memorial that honors civilians violently killed by British soldiers.
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Explore displays about the Troubles that shook Derry in the mid-20th century in a museum on the site of the tragic struggles.

5. Castlerock Beach

Castlerock Beach is a sandy area with picturesque dunes and sea cliffs. Standing between the rugged coastline of Downhill and an estuary, the serene shore has an RV park and a golf course. Explore the shops and traditional restaurants of this quaint coastal town and appreciate the calm ambiance.
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Castlerock Beach featuring a beach, rocky coastline and general coastal views

What to do in Ballykelly

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Roe Valley Country Park

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Located on the outskirts of Limavady, and offering stunning riverside views and woodland walks, is the Roe Valley Country Park. As well as walking, there’s also the opportunity to have a go at canoeing, climbing, orienteering and trout fishing.

Roe Valley Country Park

Magilligan Point

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Magilligan Point, a lovely green space in Limavady. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Magilligan Point

Roe Park Golf Club

3/5(1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Limavady at Roe Park Golf Club. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Roe Park Golf Club

Benone Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Limavady at Benone Golf Course. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Benone Golf Course

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

After visiting Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Limavady. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Limavady Town Hall and Arts Centre

After visiting Limavady Town Hall and Arts Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Limavady. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Limavady Town Hall and Arts Centre

Duncrun Fishing Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Duncrun Fishing Lakes during your travels in Limavady. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Duncrun Fishing Lakes

North West Independent Hospital Ballykelly

If North West Independent Hospital Ballykelly is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ballykelly.

North West Independent Hospital Ballykelly

Backburn Path

After visiting Backburn Path, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Limavady. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Backburn Path

 

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