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Things to see in Derry (United Kingdom): 16 places and when to go
Derry is a town in United Kingdom with around 84,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (6), Nature (3), Mountains (3). The best known are St Eugene's Cathedral, Sawel Mountain and St Columb's Cathedral. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.0004, -7.3333
- Population
- About 84,000
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (6) · Nature (3) · Mountains (3) · Temples (2) · History (2) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 271 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sawel Mountain, at 678 m.
What to see in Derry
The places in and around Derry, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St Eugene's CathedralChurch building in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland325 m
- Sawel MountainMountain in the United Kingdom28 km
- St Columb's CathedralChurch building in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland978 m
- Free Derry CornerIrish historical landmark665 m
- Craigavon BridgeBridge in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland1.5 km
- Altinaghree CastleCastle in Northern Ireland15 km
- Holywell Hill transmission siteTransmission site in Ireland4.2 km
- Tower MuseumLocal history museum in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom872 m
- Foyle BridgeBridge in United Kingdom3.3 km
- Dart MountainMountain in Northern Ireland27 km
- Dopey Dick Brewing CompanyBrewery4.2 km
- Northbound BreweryBrewery9.7 km
- Northbound BrewingBrewery9.7 km
- Otterbank Brewing CompanyBrewery8.6 km
- Rough Brothers BreweryBrewery2.8 km
- Walled City BreweryBrewery1.5 km
When to go to Derry
The best time to visit Derry is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:30
- FebPossible9:22
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:50
- MayBest time15:52
- JunBest time17:04
- JulBest time16:34
- AugBest time14:44
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:08
- NovBetter not8:02
- DecPossible6:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 56. In April, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Derry
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 271 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lifford6 places21 km
- Ballykelly12 places21 km
- Omagh13 places45 km
- Portrush17 places49 km
- Kilrea9 places50 km
- Randalstown13 places66 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Derry?
The best known: St Eugene's Cathedral, Sawel Mountain, St Columb's Cathedral, Free Derry Corner, Craigavon Bridge. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Derry?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 56.
How do you get to Derry?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 271 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Derry as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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