Foyle Valley Railway, Derry

Name: Foyle Valley Railway
Address: 30 Foyle Road, Derry, BT48 6SQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 28 1726 5234

#8 among attractions in Derry

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Foyle Valley Railway is a railway museum in Derry, Northern Ireland. ()

Coordinates: 54°59'31"N, 7°19'18"W

Address

30 Foyle RoadDerry BT48 6SQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 1726 5234

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Day trips

Foyle Valley Railway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1780 ftNW
Monuments and statues, City wall
Free Derry Corner, Derry
9 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.
~1360 ftN
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.
~760 ftNW
Britain's first post-Reformation church
St Columb's Cathedral, Derry
4 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.
0.6 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry
16 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...
~270 ftE
Monuments and statues
Hands Across the Divide, Derry
2 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.
0.6 miNW
19th-century Catholic cathedral
St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry
16 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.
0.8 miNE
Park
St. Columb's Park, Derry
21 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.
~910 ftSE
Bridge
Craigavon Bridge, Derry
5 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 miN
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.
~860 ftW
Museum
Derry Gaol, Derry
5 min walk • Derry Gaol, also known as Londonderry Gaol, refers to one of several gaols constructed consecutively in Derry, Northern Ireland.
~1490 ftW
Church
St Columba's Church, Derry
8 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 Foyle Valley Railway?

Nearby attractions include Hands Across the Divide, Derry (2 min walk), St Columb's Cathedral, Derry (4 min walk), Derry Gaol, Derry (5 min walk), Craigavon Bridge, Derry (5 min walk).

How to get to Foyle Valley Railway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Foyle Valley Railway:

Bus

Foyle Bus Station (9 min walk)

Train

Londonderry (10 min walk)