City Cemetery, Derry

#18 among attractions in Derry

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Derry City Cemetery, known locally as the City Cemetery, is a cemetery based in the Creggan area of Derry, Northern Ireland. By the mid-19th century Derry’s graveyards were becoming overcrowded, and soon would reach capacity. To alleviate the strain the cemetery was opened in 1853, becoming the first municipal cemetery in the city. By 1867 the graveyards at St Columb's Cathedral, St. Augustine’s Church, and Long Tower Chapel had all stopped accepting ‘new’ burials. Due to this the cemetery became the main burial ground for the city's Protestant and Catholic population. It is the final resting place for over 70,000 people and includes graves to victims of the cholera pandemics of the late 1800s, as well as graves of those who fought in WWII. Hunger striker and INLA member Patsy O'Hara is also buried in the cemetery. ()

Coordinates: 54°59'32"N, 7°20'23"W

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City Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miNE
Monuments and statues, City wall
Free Derry Corner, Derry
15 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.
0.8 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Richmond Centre, Derry
21 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.
0.7 miE
Britain's first post-Reformation church
St Columb's Cathedral, Derry
18 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.
~940 ftSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry
5 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...
0.8 miE
Monuments and statues
Hands Across the Divide, Derry
20 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.
0.7 miNE
19th-century Catholic cathedral
St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry
19 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.
0.7 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Foyle Valley Railway, Derry
19 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.
1.3 miNE
Park
St. Columb's Park, Derry
35 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.
0.9 miE
Bridge
Craigavon Bridge, Derry
23 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.
0.9 miNE
Architecture, Historical place, Vernacular architecture
Guildhall, Derry
23 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.
0.6 miE
Museum
Derry Gaol, Derry
15 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 City Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (5 min walk), Creggan, Derry (10 min walk), St Columba's Church, Derry (12 min walk), Bogside, Derry (13 min walk).

How to get to City Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Cemetery:

Bus

Foyle Bus Station (24 min walk)

Train

Londonderry (28 min walk)