Thursday Traditions Day
10.00am Cultural Experience Tour by City Tours
View themurals fromthe City Walls and learn about the impact emigration, the siege and modern political history have made in shaping the city as we know it today. Departs from Tourist Information Centre. Price: £4.00 per person – group rates available.
11.00am Visit the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall
Containing it’s own museum the Memorial Hall houses artefacts dating back to the Siege of Derry including some of the original locks for the city gates. Admission: Free
12.00pm Visit a selection of the City’s Cathedrals
and Churches
Take time to call into some of our many wonderful cathedrals and churches including the city’s oldest building, St Columb’s Cathedral, St Eugene’s Cathedral, St Augustine’s Church and the Long Tower Church.
1.00pm Irish Dancing at the Tourist Information Centre
Experience a live performance from the McKinney School of Irish Dance – Highly recommended (weather permitting) Admission: Free
2.00pm ‘Team Read’ at the Central Library
The Central library host their summer storytelling and craft sessions, which are suitable for children aged between 4 – 12 years. Admission: Free. Contact the Central Library on T:(028) 7127 2300 for further information.
2.00pm Cultural Trail Cruise
Experience the splendour of the River Foyle onboard the Toucan One. Departs from Queens Quay. Price: Adult £8, Concession £7, Child £5 Duration: 1 hr 15mins T: (028) 7136 2857. Subject to availability, please telephone Foyle Cruise Line in advance to confirm sailing.
3.30pm Derrybluebadgeguide.com
Enjoy a comprehensive tour by Derry’s first Blue Badge Tour Guide,
covering
all aspects of Derry’s rich heritage.
Price: Adult £5.00. Concession £4.00
8.00pm Twilight Tour by Tours n Trails
New for 2008 a guided walking tour of the Walled City at twilight.
Departing
from the Guildhall. Price: Adults £6 / Child £4
Family £18 (2 adults&2 children)
Please note that bookings are essential for this tour.
T: 077 63320632