Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Richmond Centre
In or near Derry.
Richmond Centre in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Dean Molyneaux — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Richmond Centre, you can take the train to Derry~Londonderry station, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is BT48 6EG.
About
Richmond Centre is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Richmond Centre is a shopping destination in Derry/Londonderry featuring over thirty-five retailers, including big name brands and local shops. Visitors can enjoy a variety of dining options and family-friendly amenities throughout the centre.
From the Wikipedia article
The Richmond Centre is a large shopping centre in Derry, Northern Ireland of 120,000 sq ft (11,000 m2). The centre hosts over 40 retail units, including some major high street names. It was completed in 1984 within the city's historic walls. It was the first major regeneration project in the city, announced by Minister of State Richard Needham, since The Troubles began. It is close to the larger Foyleside shopping centre (400,000 sq ft, completed 1995), which is located approximately 50 metres away. The centre was originally anchored by Dunnes Stores, however following their closure in 2001, the unit has since been taken over by New Look. Other large retailers in the centre include Nando's, JD Sports, Superdry and Starbucks.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The centre opened on 14 November 1984 after more than ten years of planning. The centre cost £10 million and was financed by the UK Government to help stimulate growth in the inner city, whilst creating more than 300 jobs. The centre was constructed using a split level design as it was built on the steepest shopping street in Europe. Boots and Dunnes Stores occupied the larger two units, with 38 smaller units. The centre's main atrium was a focal point, with the large 'Richmond Mural', designed by Tim Webster occupying a significant portion of the area. In 1987, the Derry City Council sold the Richmond Centre to a private developer for £4 million, excluding the big Dunnes Stores unit which…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9960, -7.3210
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT48 6EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Phone
- +44 28 7126 2880
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.richmondcentre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7330781 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Richmond Centre (Derry) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Richmond Centre?
- Richmond Centre is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 6EG).
- What is Richmond Centre?
- Richmond Centre in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Richmond Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT48 6EG.
- Who owns Richmond Centre?
- Richmond Centre is owned by Martin Property Group.
- Is Richmond Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Richmond Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Richmond Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 6EG.