What to do in Sion Mills

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Sion Mills Attractions

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Places of interest in Sion Mills

Sion Mills is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Sion Mills, and make it a breeze to explore Sion Mills and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Sion Mills to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Sion Mills attractions

Sion Mills has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Sion Mills to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Sion Mills.

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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. 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

5. You are Now Entering Free Derry Mural

The You Are Now Entering Free Derry Mural is a slogan that is the cornerstone of the city’s recent history. The site consists of those six words on the side of a freestanding gable wall. Find out about the self-declared autonomous region of nationalists known as Free Derry between 1969 and 1972.
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You are Now Entering Free Derry Mural showing outdoor art and signage

Recommended things to do in Sion Mills

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Oakfield Park Day Pass and Train Ride: £12
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What to do in Sion Mills

Popular places to visit

Newtownstewart Golf Club

Founded in 1914 and lying at the foot of Bessy Bell Mountain in the rolling green parkland of Baronscourt, Newtownstewart Golf Club is one of Northern Ireland’s finest.

Newtownstewart Golf Club

Lough Fanny

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lough Fanny during your travels in Strabane. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

Lough Fanny

Wilson Ancestral Home

You can learn about the history of Strabane with a trip to Wilson Ancestral Home. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Wilson Ancestral Home

Newtonstewart Library

Newtonstewart Library is just one of the places to see in Newtownstewart, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Newtonstewart Library

Hill Valley Golf Centre

Enjoy a round of golf in Sion Mills at Hill Valley Golf Centre. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Hill Valley Golf Centre

Strabane Library

After visiting Strabane Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Strabane. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

Strabane Library

The Alley Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at The Alley Theatre during your stay in Strabane. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

The Alley Theatre

Moyle Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Moyle Island during your travels in Newtownstewart.

Moyle Island

Lough Catherine

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lough Catherine during your travels in Strabane. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

Lough Catherine

 

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