Workhouse Museum, Derry

#29 among attractions in Derry

Museum, History museum, Library

Map

Facts and practical information

Derry Workhouse was a workhouse in Derry, Northern Ireland. Located in the Waterside area of the city, the workhouse operated from 1840 to 1948. ()

Coordinates: 54°59'44"N, 7°18'26"W

Address

23 Glendermott RoadDerry BT48 6BG United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 7131 8328

Social media

Add

Derry

Day trips

Workhouse Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miW
Monuments and statues, City wall
Free Derry Corner, Derry
20 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.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Richmond Centre, Derry
14 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.
0.6 miW
Britain's first post-Reformation church
St Columb's Cathedral, Derry
17 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.
1.2 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry
31 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...
0.6 miSW
Monuments and statues
Hands Across the Divide, Derry
15 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.
0.9 miW
19th-century Catholic cathedral
St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry
23 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.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Foyle Valley Railway, Derry
16 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 miN
Park
St. Columb's Park, Derry
13 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.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Craigavon Bridge, Derry
15 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.
0.5 miW
Architecture, Historical place, Vernacular architecture
Guildhall, Derry
13 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.
0.7 miW
Museum
Derry Gaol, Derry
19 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)

When is Workhouse Museum open?

Workhouse Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday closed
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Workhouse Museum?

Nearby attractions include Turner Prize 2013, Derry (5 min walk), Peace Bridge, Derry (10 min walk), St. Columb's Park, Derry (13 min walk), Millennium Forum, Derry (13 min walk).

How to get to Workhouse Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Workhouse Museum:

Train

Londonderry (8 min walk)

Bus

Foyle Bus Station (11 min walk)