Shipquay Gate, Derry

Name: Shipquay Gate
Address: Shipquay Street, Derry, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 28 7126 7284

#23 among attractions in Derry

Architecture, Historical place, City wall

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Shipquay Gate (address: Shipquay Street) is a place located in Derry (Northern Ireland province) and belongs to the category of architecture, historical place, city wall.

It is situated at an altitude of 26 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 54°59'49"N latitude and 7°19'12"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Shipquay Gate is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Foyle Bus Station (bus, 3 min walk), Londonderry (train, 11 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Tower Museum (museum, 2 min walk), Guildhall (architecture, 2 min walk), Millennium Forum (civic center, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 54°59'49"N, 7°19'12"W

Address

Shipquay StreetDerry United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 7126 7284

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Shipquay Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1520 ftW
Monuments and statues, City wall
Free Derry Corner, Derry
8 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.
~500 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Richmond Centre, Derry
3 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.
~1310 ftSW
Britain's first post-Reformation church
St Columb's Cathedral, Derry
7 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.
0.8 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry
20 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...
~1930 ftS
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.
0.4 miNW
19th-century Catholic cathedral
St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry
11 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.
~1850 ftS
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.
0.5 miNE
Park
St. Columb's Park, Derry
14 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 miS
Bridge
Craigavon Bridge, Derry
12 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.
~240 ftN
Architecture, Historical place, Vernacular architecture
Guildhall, Derry
2 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.
~1880 ftSW
Museum
Derry Gaol, Derry
10 min walk • Derry Gaol, also known as Londonderry Gaol, refers to one of several gaols constructed consecutively in Derry, Northern Ireland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shipquay Gate?

Nearby attractions include Tower Museum, Derry (2 min walk), Guildhall, Derry (2 min walk), Millennium Forum, Derry (2 min walk), The Nerve Centre, Derry (3 min walk).

How to get to Shipquay Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shipquay Gate:

Bus

Foyle Bus Station (3 min walk)
Airporter HQ (31 min walk)

Train

Londonderry (11 min walk)