Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Newbuildings
Also known as: Baile Nua
Newbuildings — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Newbuildings is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,381 people. Address: BT47. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.9580°, -7.3550°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Newbuildings or New Buildings is a large village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies close to the banks of the River Foyle and 3 mi (5 km) south of the city of Derry. It had a population of 3,381 in the 2011 Census. It is within Derry and Strabane district.
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Background
History
The village was founded in the early 17th century as part of the Plantation of Ulster, on land allocated to the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths of London. It remained a small settlement until the 1960s, until large amounts of social housing was built on adjoining townlands. Today, the village has four churches (Methodist, Independent Methodist, Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic). It also has two primary schools – one administered by the Western Education and Library Board, one by the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools. Newbuildings also has a post office, community association, retail units and a wide range of housing. Newbuildings is represented in the Loyalist flute band scene by…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9580, -7.3550
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT47
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Population
- 3,381
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q619186 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newbuildings (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Newbuildings Methodist Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Newbuildings is a village located in Northern Ireland with a population of 3,381. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,381
- Constituency
- Foyle
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Newbuildings
17 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Newbuildings →
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Donemana railway station
Donemana railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Magheramason
Magheramason in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Derry City and Strabane
Derry City and Strabane in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Cullion railway station
Cullion railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Desertone Halt railway station
Desertone Halt railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
New Buildings railway station
New Buildings railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Stadiums · Northern Ireland
Bready Cricket Club Ground
Bready Cricket Club Ground in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 2Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballyheather Halt railway station
Ballyheather Halt railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Clondermot Hill
Clondermot Hill — a hill or mountain in northern ireland.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Gortmonly Hill
Gortmonly Hill — a hill or mountain in northern ireland.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Clondermot Hill
Clondermot Hill — mountain in northern ireland. Elevation: 273.4 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Gortmonly Hill
Gortmonly Hill — mountain in northern ireland. Elevation: 271.4 m.
📷 5Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
New Buildings railway station
New Buildings railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3📷 3Historic houses · Northern Ireland
Prehen House
Prehen House — house in Prehen, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Clondermot Hill
Clondermot Hill — a hill or mountain in northern ireland.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Clondermot Hill
Clondermot Hill — mountain in northern ireland. Elevation: 273.4 m.
Where to eat & stay near Newbuildings
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Northern Ireland
Maldron Hotel Derry
Maldron Hotel Derry — a hotel in northern ireland. 4-star. Brand: Maldron Hotels.
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📷 5B&Bs · Northern Ireland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newbuildings?
- Newbuildings is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT47).
- What is Newbuildings?
- Newbuildings — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Newbuildings?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT47.
- Is Newbuildings free to visit?
- Yes, Newbuildings is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newbuildings?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT47.