Free Derry Corner, Derry

Name: Free Derry Corner
Address: Rossville Street/Fahan Street, Derry, BT48 6AQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 28 7126 7284

#1 among attractions in Derry

Top attraction, Monuments and statues, City wall

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Facts and practical information

Free Derry Corner is a historical landmark in the Bogside neighbourhood of Derry, Northern Ireland, which lies in the intersection of the Lecky Road, Rossville Street and Fahan Street. A free-standing gable wall commemorates Free Derry, a self-declared autonomous nationalist area of Derry that existed between 1969 and 1972. On the corner is a memorial to the 1981 hunger strikers and several murals. There is also a memorial to those who died engaging in paramilitary activity as part of the Provisional IRA's Derry Brigade. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°59'45"N, 7°19'37"W

Address

Rossville Street/Fahan StreetDerry BT48 6AQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 7126 7284

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Day trips

Free Derry Corner – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Centre, St Columb's Cathedral, Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Hands Across the Divide.

~1300 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Richmond Centre, Derry
7 min walk • The Richmond Centre is a large shopping centre in Derry, Northern Ireland of 100,000 sq ft. The centre hosts over 40 retail units, including some major high street names. It was completed in 1984 within the city's historic walls.
~1060 ftSE
Britain's first post-Reformation church
St Columb's Cathedral, Derry
6 min walk • St Columb's Cathedral in the walled city of Derry, Northern Ireland, is the cathedral church and episcopal see of the Church of Ireland's Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. It is also the parish church of Templemore.
0.5 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry
14 min walk • The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium is a municipal football stadium with an adjoining greyhound racing track in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is the home ground of League of Ireland team Derry City F.C. and NIFL Premiership team...
0.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
Hands Across the Divide, Derry
10 min walk • Hands Across the Divide is a sculpture in Derry, Northern Ireland. The statue was created by Maurice Harron, and erected in 1992. It stands on the western side of the Craigavon Bridge and symbolizes reconciliation between both sides of the political divide during The Troubles.
~1590 ftN
19th-century Catholic cathedral
St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry
8 min walk • St Eugene's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral located in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is the "Mother Church" for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Derry, as well as the parish Church of the parish of Templemore.
~1780 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Foyle Valley Railway, Derry
9 min walk • The Foyle Valley Railway is a railway museum in Derry, Northern Ireland. Foyle Valley Railway Museum was initially opened in 1990 on the site of Foyle Road station of the GNR.
0.8 miNE
Park
St. Columb's Park, Derry
20 min walk • St. Columb’s Park is a 70-acre municipal park in Derry, Northern Ireland. The park is named after St. Columba, who is the city's patron saint. The park contains the ruins of a medieval church, an 18th century manor house, as well as many modern amenities such as a leisure centre and sports pitches.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Craigavon Bridge, Derry
13 min walk • The Craigavon Bridge is one of three bridges in Derry, Northern Ireland. It crosses the River Foyle further south than the Foyle Bridge and Peace Bridge. It is one of only a few double-decker road bridges in Europe. It was named after Lord Craigavon, the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland.
~1680 ftNE
Architecture, Historical place, Vernacular architecture
Guildhall, Derry
9 min walk • The Guildhall in Derry, Northern Ireland, is a guildhall in which the elected members of Derry City and Strabane District Council meet. It is a Grade A listed building.
~1100 ftS
Museum
Derry Gaol, Derry
6 min walk • Derry Gaol, also known as Londonderry Gaol, refers to one of several gaols constructed consecutively in Derry, Northern Ireland.
~1070 ftS
Church
St Columba's Church, Derry
6 min walk • St Columba's Church, Long Tower is a Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Derry. It is located in the heart of the city of Derry in Northern Ireland. The present church is built on the site of Roman Catholic worship which goes back as far as the 12th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Free Derry Corner?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Free Derry, Derry (3 min walk), St Augustine's, Derry (3 min walk), Apprentice Boys Hall, Derry (3 min walk), Bogside, Derry (4 min walk).

How to get to Free Derry Corner by public transport?

The nearest stations to Free Derry Corner:

Bus

Foyle Bus Station (10 min walk)

Train

Londonderry (16 min walk)