Derry Gaol, Derry

Name: Derry Gaol
Address: Fountain, Derry, Derry, United Kingdom

#12 among attractions in Derry

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Facts and practical information

Derry Gaol, also known as Londonderry Gaol, refers to one of several gaols constructed consecutively in Derry, Northern Ireland. Derry Gaol is notable as a place of incarceration for Irish Republican Army members during the Irish Civil War, and for its numerous executions, seven of which took place between 1820 and 1923. ()

Coordinates: 54°59'34"N, 7°19'31"W

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Fountain, DerryDerry United Kingdom

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Derry Gaol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Free Derry Corner, Richmond Centre, St Columb's Cathedral, Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

~1100 ftN
Monuments and statues, City wall
Free Derry Corner, Derry
6 min walk • 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.
~1410 ftNE
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.
~600 ftNE
Britain's first post-Reformation church
St Columb's Cathedral, Derry
3 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 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry
12 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...
~1130 ftE
Monuments and statues
Hands Across the Divide, Derry
6 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.
0.5 miN
19th-century Catholic cathedral
St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry
13 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.
~860 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Foyle Valley Railway, Derry
5 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.
0.9 miNE
Park
St. Columb's Park, Derry
23 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.
~1760 ftSE
Bridge
Craigavon Bridge, Derry
9 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.
0.4 miNE
Architecture, Historical place, Vernacular architecture
Guildhall, Derry
11 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.
~650 ftW
Church
St Columba's Church, Derry
4 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 Derry Gaol?

Nearby attractions include St Columb's Cathedral, Derry (3 min walk), St Columba's Church, Derry (4 min walk), St Augustine's, Derry (4 min walk), Foyle Valley Railway, Derry (5 min walk).

How to get to Derry Gaol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Derry Gaol:

Bus

Foyle Bus Station (10 min walk)

Train

Londonderry (13 min walk)