City Walls
Ward in Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.994, -7.326 |
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| Dialling code: | 02871 (Londonderry) |
The City Walls ward sits at the heart of Derry in the Derry City and Strabane district, centred on the well‑preserved 17th‑century walls that define the historic city centre. Within the ward are landmarks such as the Guildhall, St Columb's Cathedral and the Tower Museum, with the River Foyle and Peace Bridge close by; the area is a focus for shops, cafés, hospitality and tourism tied to the walled city's heritage. Historically and socially the ward is notable for its proximity to the Bogside and Free Derry murals and memorials, and it has been central to both 17th‑century events like the Siege of Derry and more recent commemorations and community activism. Cultural regeneration - highlighted when Derry was UK City of Culture - has bolstered a lively arts and events scene, while the compact city‑centre setting means local businesses and civic life remain closely interwoven.
Postcode districts covering City Walls
Most populated places nearby
- Strabane North 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Strabane West 13.2 miles21.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Brandywell Ward 0.3 miles0.6 km
- Creggan Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Creggan South Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Victoria Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Northland Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Ebrington Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Lisnagelvin Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Foyle Springs Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Clondermot Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Madam's Bank Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Kilfennan Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Caw Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
Example postcodes in City Walls
BT48 6HD, BT48 6SB, BT48 6SH, BT48 6SD, BT48 6UN, BT48 6SE, BT48 7AZ, BT48 9DS, BT48 6HH … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Belfast International Airport 49.9 miles80.3 km
- Londonderry Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Limavady Junction 13.8 miles22.2 km
Hotels in City Walls Ad
- Shipquay Boutique Hotel 4
- Bishop's Gate Hotel 5
- Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry 3
- Maldron Hotel Derry 4
- Hotel No.9
- City Hotel Derry 4
Schools in City Walls
- Fountain Primary School Primary
- Longtower Primary School Primary
- Nazareth House Primary School Primary
- St Eugene's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Heritage tower museum Museum 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Walker's Monument and the Apprentice Boy's Memorial Hall Historic site 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Shipquay Street Historic site 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Museum of free derry Museum 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Magee College Derry Historic site 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Belmont Estate 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Prehen Estate 1.9 miles3 km
- Ashbrook Estate 3 miles4.8 km
- Glenkeen House Estate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Willsborough Estate 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Foyle Park Estate 5.9 miles9.4 km
- The Oaks Estate 6 miles9.7 km