Historic site · United Kingdom · Northern Ireland
Derry City Walls
Intact 17th-century city walls that you can walk right around.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Derry City Walls matters
Derry's 17th-century walls form a complete circuit around the old city, making it one of the few walled cities in Ireland with intact fortifications. Walk the full loop in around an hour, with views of the Guildhall, the cathedral and the river. Guided tours explain the city's layered history.
Talking points
- The walls are walkable all the way round.
- They date from the 17th century.
- Guided tours explain city history.
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