Museums & HeritageFreeDerry City Walls
At a Glance
DerryDerry, Derry/Londonderry
Outdoor
Free
Preschool 3–5, Primary 5–11, Tweens 11–13, Teens 13–17
Museums & Heritage
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Yes
Nearby
Nearby
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Activities
Museum · Heritage · Walking
Walk along one of Europe’s finest complete historic city walls, following the elevated route around the old city with cannons, historic gates, towers and brilliant views across Derry. Families can explore the full circuit, discover stories from more than 400 years of history, look down over the Bogside and River Foyle and stop at landmarks along the way. Free to explore and packed with interesting things to spot, it’s a great way to turn a city walk into an adventure for kids.
Wee Ones Will Love...
- ✓Spotting the cannons
- ✓Looking out over the city
- ✓Exploring the different gates
- ✓Walking high above the streets
- ✓Turning history into an outdoor adventure
Before You Visit
The walls include slopes, steps and uneven historic surfaces in places, so plan your route around your family’s mobility needs. Keep younger children close and dress for exposed weather on the higher sections.
Top Tips
- ⭐Turn it into a cannon-spotting challenge
- ⭐Combine it with the Guildhall
- ⭐Bring layers — it can feel breezy on the walls
- ⭐Let little legs take the route at their own pace