What to do in Greysteel

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Greysteel Attractions

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Places of interest in Greysteel

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Greysteel attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Derry City Walls

The Derry City Walls are among the best examples in Europe of a fortified commune. Derry was one of the last cities in Europe to build a protective wall, which is well preserved today. Walk the walls and encounter churches, cannons and shops along the way.
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Derry City Walls featuring a city and street scenes

2. Millennium Forum

It’s also home to the largest theatre stage in Ireland, making it a brilliant venue for plays, shows, concerts and musicals. The Millennium Forum stands on Newmarket Street close to the River Foyle and is distinctive for its high, rounded corner face. Inside, visitors are greeted with an impressive entrance foyer and a sweeping stairway framed by a mural that takes them down to the auditorium and a marble-floored piazza with a brasserie restaurant.
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Opened in 2001, the Millennium Forum in Londonderry is not only one of the city’s major venues, but also one of the biggest purpose-built theatres in Ireland.

3. Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial

The Museum of Free Derry is a fascinating institution with collections and displays on momentous parts of Ireland’s history. The Irish conflict between unionists who wanted to stay in the United Kingdom and nationalists resulted in bloody battles in the second half of the 20th century. Learn about the societal changes to Derry during the civil rights movement of the 1960s and the Irish Troubles a decade later. See the Bloody Sunday Memorial that honors civilians violently killed by British soldiers.
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Explore displays about the Troubles that shook Derry in the mid-20th century in a museum on the site of the tragic struggles.

4. Castlerock Beach

Castlerock Beach is a sandy area with picturesque dunes and sea cliffs. Standing between the rugged coastline of Downhill and an estuary, the serene shore has an RV park and a golf course. Explore the shops and traditional restaurants of this quaint coastal town and appreciate the calm ambiance.
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Castlerock Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and rugged coastline

5. Guildhall

Built using red sandstone and largely consisting of a cavernous hall and clock tower, the Guildhall was the administrative hub for the Londonderry Corporation and today serves as the city’s council chamber and Mayor’s Parlour, making it the last remaining working guildhall in Ireland.
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Guildhall showing a church or cathedral, heritage elements and night scenes

What to do in Greysteel

Popular places to visit

Derry City Walls featuring a city and street scenes

Derry City Walls

4.5/5(54 reviews)

Walk beside the fortified ramparts from the 1600s that have survived several sieges and offer panoramic views of the Maiden City.

Derry City Walls
Millennium Forum

Millennium Forum

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Opened in 2001, the Millennium Forum in Londonderry is not only one of the city’s major venues, but also one of the biggest purpose-built theatres in Ireland.

Millennium Forum
Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial

Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial

4/5(23 reviews)

Explore displays about the Troubles that shook Derry in the mid-20th century in a museum on the site of the tragic struggles.

Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial
Guildhall showing a church or cathedral, heritage elements and night scenes

Guildhall

4.5/5(50 reviews)

The Guildhall is a major landmark in Londonderry in Northern Ireland and has been at the centre of city life since the late 19th Century. Built by The Honourable Irish Society in 1890, the neo-Gothic style building dominates Guildhall Square, the city’s main square.

Guildhall
You are Now Entering Free Derry Mural showing outdoor art and signage

You are Now Entering Free Derry Mural

4/5(2 reviews)

Discover a symbol of political uprising and learn about Belfast’s bloody battles, hunger strikes and self-run city during the Troubles.

You are Now Entering Free Derry Mural
Ireland featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Walled City

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Londonderry with a stop at Walled City. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Walled City
Peace Bridge showing modern architecture, a bridge and a city

Peace Bridge

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Opened to the public in 2011, the £14.6 million Peace Bridge links the two sides of Londonderry, the second largest city in Northern Ireland.

Peace Bridge
St. Columb\'s Cathedral which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and religious aspects

St. Columb's Cathedral

5/5(1 review)

Marvel at stunning artworks and stained-glass windows and explore the serene grounds of this historic cathedral that belongs to the Church of Ireland.

St. Columb's Cathedral
Tower Museum showing heritage elements, modern architecture and château or palace

Tower Museum

5/5(11 reviews)

While the kids play games, watch films and engage with interactive displays to learn about two contrasting parts of local history.

Tower Museum

 

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Day trip destinations from Greysteel

Londonderry

Londonderry