Historic bridges · Northern Ireland
Magazine Gate
In or near Derry.
Magazine Gate is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Magazine Gate, the nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, located 0.7 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is BT48 6AE.
About
Magazine Gate is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Address: Magazine Gate, Derry / Londonderry. Coordinates: 54.9975°, -7.3207°.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Tower Museum in Derry~Londonderry showcases the city's rich history and heritage through various exhibitions. Visitors can explore collections related to the Spanish Armada and local history, as well as enjoy learning programs and resources.
From the Wikipedia article
The Magazine Gateway (aka The Magazine and also called Newarke Gateway) is a Grade I listed building in Leicester. Now a solitary landmark alongside Leicester ringroad, it was originally the main gateway of a walled enclosure built around 1400, giving access to the religious precinct of The Newarke. The vaulted archway was open to traffic until 1905. The gatehouse rooms were variously used as a porter's lodge, guest accommodation, prison, militia building, and regimental museum. It is now a building managed by the Leicester Museum Service, and is generally only open to the public by arrangement.
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Background
Architecture
Leicester's South Gates were the entrance into the walled Roman and medieval town of Leicester. In medieval times an area just south of these, outside the walled town, was set aside as a religious precinct known as the Newarke (or New Work) and enclosed with a substantial wall and gatehouse. The only other gate into The Newarke gave access from Leicester Castle. The area of the Newarke is now substantially occupied by De Montfort University (DMU), and the Magazine Gateway stands at the eastern end of a pedestrianised area between the DMU Business and Law building and the Newarke Houses Museum. While the 'South Gates' now only exist as a street name, the Magazine Gateway stands as a…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9975, -7.3207
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT48 6AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Phone
- 028 7137 2411
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday – Sunday 9am – 5:30pm; last admission 4:00pm
Sources
- osm: w30501668 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Magazine Gateway (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Magazine Gate?
- Magazine Gate is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 6AE).
- What is Magazine Gate?
- Magazine Gate is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Magazine Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT48 6AE.
- Is Magazine Gate free to visit?
- Yes, Magazine Gate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Magazine Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 6AE.