Peace Bridge, Derry

Name: Peace Bridge
Address: Peace Bridge, Derry, BT48 6JU, United Kingdom

#25 among attractions in Derry

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The Peace Bridge is a cycle and foot bridge across the River Foyle in Derry, Northern Ireland. It opened on 25 June 2011, connecting Ebrington Square with the rest of the city centre. It is the newest of three bridges in the city, the others being the Craigavon Bridge and the Foyle Bridge. The 235 metres bridge was designed by AECOM, who also designed the Sutong Yangtze River Bridge, and Wilkinson Eyre Architects, who also designed the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. ()

Opened: 25 June 2011 (13 years ago)Length: 771 ftWidth: 13 ftCoordinates: 54°59'53"N, 7°18'56"W

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Peace BridgeDerry BT48 6JU United Kingdom

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Peace Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miW
Monuments and statues, City wall
Free Derry Corner, Derry
12 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 ftSW
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.
0.4 miSW
Britain's first post-Reformation church
St Columb's Cathedral, Derry
11 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 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry
25 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...
0.5 miS
Monuments and statues
Hands Across the Divide, Derry
13 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.
0.5 miW
19th-century Catholic cathedral
St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry
14 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.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Foyle Valley Railway, Derry
13 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.
~1820 ftNE
Park
St. Columb's Park, Derry
9 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
14 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.
~810 ftW
Architecture, Historical place, Vernacular architecture
Guildhall, Derry
4 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.
0.5 miSW
Museum
Derry Gaol, Derry
14 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 Peace Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Guildhall, Derry (4 min walk), Shipquay Gate, Derry (5 min walk), Millennium Forum, Derry (6 min walk), Tower Museum, Derry (6 min walk).

How to get to Peace Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peace Bridge:

Bus

Foyle Bus Station (4 min walk)
Airporter HQ (28 min walk)

Train

Londonderry (10 min walk)