Top Derry-Londonderry Arts & Design in 2026

Gain a deeper understanding of Derry's recent history, wandering through the Bogside with a local guide. Visit the streets where pivotal events unfolded, explore the internationally renowned People's Gallery murals, and hear the stories, perspectives, and historical context behind Bloody Sunday and the Northern Ireland civil rights movement. It's a powerful opportunity to understand the city beyond what books and documentaries can convey.

Explore the ramparts of Derry at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour of the city's 400-year-old walls. You'll learn about hundreds of years of local history, from Derry's early establishment under Saint Columba, up through the Siege of Derry, through The Troubles, and beyond. The app’s maps and audio are available for offline use, so you won’t need to use any data.

This private tour gives you an insider's perspective on Derry's history and most important sights. Go on a guided walk with a guide who has been involved in many projects relating to the peace process in Derry. Along the way, stop at Free Derry Corner, the Bloody Sunday Memorial, the Republican Murals in the Bogside area, the Loyalist Murals at the Fountain Estate, and the Peace Bridge.

The Peacemakers Museum explores how the North of Ireland moved from decades of violent conflict to the peace we all enjoy and maintain today. Located in the famous Bogside area of Derry in the North of Ireland. The small working class area witnessed some of the key events of the conflict including the Battle of the Bogside and Bloody Sunday. The museum explores the period from August 1972 to May 2007 to explain how the conflict evolved into the peace process and the impact of both on the local area. The museum uses artefacts, oral history, archive footage, interactive features and unique displays to explain how the Agreement was reached, its implementation and its potential implications for the future of the island.