Castles · Northern Ireland
Bishops Gate Derry City Walls
In or near Derry.
Bishops Gate Derry City Walls — a castle in northern ireland.
Joseph Mischyshyn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 0.8 km
About
Bishops Gate Derry City Walls is a named castle in northern ireland, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Bishops Gate Derry City Walls is a historic castle located in Northern Ireland, specifically in the BT48 postcode area. It forms part of the well-preserved city walls of Derry, which date back to the early 17th century. The walls are a significant example of a defensive structure from this era and are one of the few remaining examples of completely intact city fortifications in the UK. Visitors can explore the impressive architecture and learn about the city's history through various interpretive displays.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9937, -7.3246
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT48 6PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 0.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11836785 (CC BY 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishops Gate Derry City Walls?
- Bishops Gate Derry City Walls is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 6PU).
- What is Bishops Gate Derry City Walls?
- Bishops Gate Derry City Walls — a castle in northern ireland.
- How do I get to Bishops Gate Derry City Walls?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT48 6PU.
- Does Bishops Gate Derry City Walls charge admission?
- Bishops Gate Derry City Walls typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bishops Gate Derry City Walls?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 6PU.