Magee College, Derry

Name: Magee College
Address: Magee College Northland Road, Derry, BT48 7JL, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 28 7137 1371

#26 among attractions in Derry

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Facts and practical information

The Ulster University Magee campus is one of the four campuses of Ulster University. It is located in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland and opened in 1865 as a Presbyterian Christian arts and theological college. Since 1953, it has had no religious affiliation and provides a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate academic degree programmes in disciplines ranging from business, law, social work, creative arts & technologies, cinematic arts, design, computer science and computer games to psychology and nursing. ()

Established: 1865 (159 years ago)Coordinates: 55°0'21"N, 7°19'23"W

Address

Magee College Northland RoadDerry BT48 7JL United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 7137 1371

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Magee College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Free Derry Corner, Richmond Centre, St Columb's Cathedral, Hands Across the Divide.

0.7 miS
Monuments and statues, City wall
Free Derry Corner, Derry
19 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.
0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Richmond Centre, Derry
18 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.
0.8 miS
Britain's first post-Reformation church
St Columb's Cathedral, Derry
21 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 miS
Monuments and statues
Hands Across the Divide, Derry
25 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 miSW
19th-century Catholic cathedral
St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry
12 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.
1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Foyle Valley Railway, Derry
25 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 miSE
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.
1.1 miS
Bridge
Craigavon Bridge, Derry
28 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.
0.6 miS
Architecture, Historical place, Vernacular architecture
Guildhall, Derry
15 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.
0.9 miS
Museum
Derry Gaol, Derry
23 min walk • Derry Gaol, also known as Londonderry Gaol, refers to one of several gaols constructed consecutively in Derry, Northern Ireland.
0.9 miS
Church
St Columba's Church, Derry
24 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 Magee College?

Nearby attractions include North West Regional College, Derry (6 min walk), Brooke Park, Derry (12 min walk), St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry (12 min walk), St. Columb's Park, Derry (14 min walk).

How to get to Magee College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Magee College:

Bus

Foyle Bus Station (18 min walk)
Airporter HQ (18 min walk)

Train

Londonderry (25 min walk)