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| Londonderry Guide Londonderry or Derry as it is usually known, lies at the head of Lough Foyle on the border with Ireland. The city dates back to the 6th century and is an eclectic mix of ancient and modern with a warm welcome for visitors.
Derry is a fortified city famous for its city walls which surround it to this day. The walls rise to a height of 25 feet and in places are 30feet wide. The walls were completed in 1618 to defend the Plantation city and have never been breached even during the siege of 1688 which lasted for 105 days. Inside the walls are many interesting sights including St. Columb's Cathedral, built in 1628 and consecrated in 1634, is the first Protestant cathedral to be constructed in Europe since the Reformation. The cathedral houses the earliest church bell in Ireland, many relics of the 1688-1689 city siege, and the cathedral's stained glass depict scenes from the siege.
Lough Foyle is a large sea lough that connects the River Foyle estuary to the Atlantic Ocean it is a haven for wildlife and in particular waterfowl. There is a large population of Whopper swans and Brent geese in the area.
Lough Foyle Londonderry City Walls
What to see around Londonderry - Attractions Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne - Landscaped parkland on clifftops. - Castlerock, Coleraine Calgagh Centre - 4-22, Butcher St, Londonderry, County Londonderry BT48 6HL Tel: 028 7137 3177 Harbour Museum - Harbour Square, Londonderry, County Londonderry BT48 6AF Tel: 028 7137 7331 Derry City Walls - Visit: Derrywalls Map of the Londonderry area View Larger Map < Coleraine Guide Northern Ireland Coast Guide > Other sections of the guide you might also enjoy - see below. We will bring you feature articles about the coastline and news items about life in the coastal area. contributions to this section are welcome. Attractions - see listings pages
The National Marine Aquarium - Plymouth
The listings section will also have details of pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and shops available in the locality. Restaurants and shops coming soon..... The Beach Pub - Exmouth
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huge selection of attractions are available within the coastal area and this
section will have details of many of them. From piers and harbours to fun fairs
and roller coasters, the listings will have details of what's available in your chosen
area. For details of attractions look in the resort pages. 
Whether
your idea of an ideal activity is sunbathing or you prefer something more
strenuous, the chances are that you will be able to pursue this at the
coast. There is a wide selection of activities that can be found on our
coastline - these range from a gentle stroll to the next bay, to swimming and snorkelling,
to more energetic activities such as sailing, surfing, windsurfing and kite
sailing. See Activities section.
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