Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Shantallow
Also known as: Seantalamh, Contae Dhoire
In or near Derry.
Shantallow in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Kenneth Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 1.2 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shantallow, the nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is BT48 7ER, and entry to the site is free.
About
Shantallow 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 Museum of Free Derry is located in the historic Bogside area and focuses on the events surrounding the civil rights movement and the Bloody Sunday massacre. It houses a significant archive and offers self-guided tours that explore the community's struggle for justice and equality.
From the Wikipedia article
Shantallow (from Irish Seantalamh, meaning 'old land') is a townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is now part of the city of Derry, and is situated within Derry and Strabane district. It lies within the civil parish of Templemore and former barony of North-West Liberties of Londonderry. The townland is no longer a visible feature of Derry, being mainly built over with 20th-century housing estates.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.0010, -7.3260
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT48 7ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Phone
- +44 (0) 28 7136 0880
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 9:30am – 6:00pm; Saturday – Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm; closed 22 Dec – 2 Jan
- Official site
- museumoffreederry.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q3312079 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shantallow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shantallow?
- Shantallow is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 7ER).
- What is Shantallow?
- Shantallow in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shantallow?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT48 7ER.
- Is Shantallow free to visit?
- Yes, Shantallow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shantallow?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 7ER.