Best Places To Visit In Derry, Northern Ireland

1- Start the day with breakfast at The Pickled Duck Cafe 
The Pickled Duck Café is situated in the centre of town in Shipquay Place. Some good breakfast options include Nutella filled French Toasties, your classic Irish fry up, Scrambled eggs on toasted Focaccia. They do anything you want for a reasonable price.

2- Explore The Craft Village

The Craft Village, located on Shipquay Street is a treasure trove of Derry. Brightly coloured doors, bunting and independent shops that sell essential oils, handmade gifts, paintings, secondhand books. Blue Moon, Number 19 and The Cottage Cafe are definitely worth the visit. The Cottage Cafe is decorated beautifully with pastel-coloured doors and easels inside. It also has an outdoor seating area if you happen to go on a nice day or if you want to be more Covid safe.

3- Shop at The Yellow Yard 

The Yellow Yard is located in Palace Street, a somewhat hidden area of Derry where you must walk through a cobbled street to get to it and follow a sign but that just goes to show the treasure it is to find. You can spend a long time in the yellow yard. If you are someone who likes stationary, films, badges, records, vintage cameras, books, board games, household items and vintage clothes, The Yellow Yard is the place to go. The staff are also so nice, friendly and willing to help you find whatever you're looking for, making it a very personable experience.

4-Museums

Derry/Londonderry is a city of culture and history, so if you're a history buff, it's the place for you. There's plenty of museums to choose from, some of the best include The Museum of Free Derry, Tower Museum and The Siege Museum. Having visited The Museum of Free Derry, I can say it's worth it, only £7 per adult or £5 for students/children and it offers a full multi-media exhibition on the civil rights and conflict during The Troubles. The Museum of Free Derry is just a short walk from town, on 55 Glenfada Park.

5- Joe Jacksons and The Peace Bridge

Get some ice cream or a refreshing smoothie at Joe Jacksons on Ferryquay Street, then take a relaxing walk along the Peace Bridge. The Peace Bridge, which leads to Ebrington Barracks is only a few minutes from the town city and is a must if you find yourself in Derry. The Bridge looks over the River Foyle and is perfect for a stroll with your loved ones or for a bike ride as it has a bike lane. It is relaxing and a beautiful place to take photos of your stay.

6- Have Dinner at Silver Street  

Silver Street on Shipquay Street is the perfect place to go for a nice meal or some drinks with your loved ones, they play music or football on the TV, depending on what day you go. Food is served from 12 PM-8 PM and they do a range of dishes, including vegetarian options. Monday-Friday you can get 2 courses for 2 people for £16.95 or £25 with a bottle of house wine. Get the chocolate fudge brownie for dessert, I assure you, you will not be disappointed.