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Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Maydown

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Maydown — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.

Maydown, towns & cities in Northern Ireland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Derry~Londonderry · 5.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Maydown is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 578 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 55.0240°, -7.2510°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Maydown (from Irish Magh Dúin meaning "plain of the stronghold") is a small village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is near Derry and Strathfoyle and is within the Derry and Strabane district. In the 2001 Census, it had a population of 270 people.

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Coordinates
55.0240, -7.2510
Postcode
BT47 6UG
Parliamentary constituency
Foyle
Population
578
Nearest railway station
Derry~Londonderry5.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Maydown is a town in Northern Ireland with a population of 578. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
578
Constituency
Foyle

Things to see in Maydown

10 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Maydown

Ballyoan Cemetery📷 3

Cemeteries · Northern Ireland

Ballyoan Cemetery

Ballyoan Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Enagh Lough📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Enagh Lough

Enagh Lough — lake in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Foyle Bridge📷 4

Historic bridges · Northern Ireland

Foyle Bridge

Foyle Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Underneath the Foyle Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7007222📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

A515 road

A515 road in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Farm lane at Enagh - geograph.org.uk - 366338📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Oakgrove Integrated College

Oakgrove Integrated College in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕oakgrovecollege.com
Fledgling thrushes - geograph.org.uk - 496988📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Gransha Hospital

Gransha Hospital in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Waymarker - geograph.org.uk - 7069897📷 3

Historic houses · Northern Ireland

Boom Hall

Boom Hall in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

👶
Otterbank Road - geograph.org.uk - 355266📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Strathfoyle

Strathfoyle in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Farm lane at Enagh - geograph.org.uk - 366338📷 3

Historic houses · Northern Ireland

Ruins of Old Enagh Church

Ruins of Old Enagh Church — a historic house in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

👶
Waymarker - geograph.org.uk - 7069897📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Ballynashallog Picnic Area

Ballynashallog Picnic Area — a other in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Nearby

Enagh Lough📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Enagh Lough

Enagh Lough — lake in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Farm lane at Enagh - geograph.org.uk - 366338📷 3

Historic houses · Northern Ireland

Ruins of Old Enagh Church

Ruins of Old Enagh Church — a historic house in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

👶
River Faughan - geograph.org.uk - 414778

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

RNAS Maydown

RNAS Maydown in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Otterbank Road - geograph.org.uk - 355266📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Strathfoyle

Strathfoyle in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Farm lane at Enagh - geograph.org.uk - 366338📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Oakgrove Integrated College

Oakgrove Integrated College in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕oakgrovecollege.com
Campsey📷 5

Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Campsey

Campsey — village in Northern Ireland.

Free🐕👶

Where to eat & stay near Maydown

Places to stay

Da Vinci's Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 3653085📷 7

Hotels · Northern Ireland

Da Vinci's

Da Vinci's — a hotel in northern ireland.

davincishotel.com
Derry - Great James Street ^ St Eugene's Cathedral - geograph.org.uk - 3733142📷 5

Hotels · Northern Ireland

City Hotel

City Hotel — a hotel in northern ireland.

Derry - Foyle Embankment - Quayside Parking Entrance ^ City Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 3733140📷 5

Hotels · Northern Ireland

Travelodge Derry

Travelodge Derry — a hotel in northern ireland.

Former church - geograph.org.uk - 5505643📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Paddy's Place

Paddy's Place — a hostel in northern ireland.

Barr and Co. Solicitors, Derry - Londonderry - geograph.org.uk - 1553218📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Derry City Independent Hostel (Annexe)

Derry City Independent Hostel (Annexe) — a hostel in northern ireland.

Shipquay Street, Londonderry - Derry. - geograph.org.uk - 4779365📷 5

Hotels · Northern Ireland

Shipquay Hotel

Shipquay Hotel — a hotel in northern ireland.

More towns in this region

BangorFlagship📷 5

Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Bangor

Bangor — city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶northdown.gov.uk
BelfastFlagship📷 5

Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Belfast

Belfast — capital city of Northern Ireland.

Free🐕👶belfastcity.gov.uk
DerryFlagship📷 3

Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Derry

Derry — city in Northern Ireland.

Free🐕👶derrystrabane.com
LisburnFlagship📷 5

Towns & cities · Northern Ireland

Lisburn

Lisburn — city in Northern Ireland.

Free🐕👶lisburncity.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Maydown?
Maydown is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT47 6UG).
What is Maydown?
Maydown — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
How do I get to Maydown?
The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT47 6UG.
Is Maydown free to visit?
Yes, Maydown is free to enter.
How do I get to Maydown?
The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT47 6UG.