Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland

GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL History • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HeritaGE • CHristian HeritaGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVEWalled WonderDiscover the local history and culture of Ireland’s only completely walled city on this guidedwalking tour and visit to the Tower Museum.Tea or coffee and scones will be served in a hotel venue 1 in the city on arrival. Your guide willmeet you here before transporting you back in time to discover the city’s fascinating history,taking you on a tour of the 17th century city walls and St Columb’s Cathedral 2. Built between1614 and 1619, the historic walls are almost perfectly preserved, making Derry~Londonderryone of the finest examples of a walled city in Europe.Enjoy a traditional pub lunch in one of the numerous bars or restaurants in the city beforevisiting the award winning Tower Museum 3. This recently refurbished museum houses twostate-of-the-art exhibitions; the ‘Story of Derry’ and ‘The Armada Shipwreck’, which showcasesartefacts unearthed from the La Trinidad Valancera, found wrecked off the Donegal Coast.Complete your visit with panoramic views of the city from the museum’s open-air rooftop.Later in the afternoon, there is an opportunity for some retail therapy. The RichmondCentre 4 and Foyleside 5 have a huge range of high street stores while The Craft Village 6specialises in local craft and unique gifts such as crystal and glassware. Or why not visitAustin’s 7, the world’s oldest department store!TO BOOK CONTACTDerry Visitor & Convention Bureau T: (028) 7137 7577 E: info@derryvisitor.comVisit contacts1Hotel venue willbe confirmedupon booking.5FoylesideOrchard Street, Derry,Co. Londonderry,BT48 6XY.(028) 7137 75752St Columb’sCathedral5 London Street,Derry, Co. Londonderry,BT48 4RQ.(028) 7126 73136The Craft VillageShipquay Street,Derry, Co. Londonderry,BT48 6AR.(028) 7136 03293Tower MuseumUnion Hall Place,Derry, Co. Londonderry,BT48 6LU.028) 7137 24117Austin’sDepartment StoreThe Diamond, Derry,Co. Londonderry,BT48 6HR.(028) 7126 1817WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - Bentley Bar; Fitzroy’s; Austin’s Rooftop and Café Mezzo Restaurants.Retail therapy - The Richmond Centre; Foyleside Shopping Centre;The Craft Village; Austin’s Department Store.Extending your visit - Ness Country Park; Prehen House; Museum of Free Derry.4The Richmond CentreShipquay/FerryquayStreet, Derry,Co. Londonderry,BT48 6PE.(028) 7126 0525your day outAt a glance6-7HOURS192For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsDERRY CITY WALLS