Craft Village

Derry (Londonderry)


A handful of craft shops sell Derry crystal, handwoven cloth, ceramics, jewellery and other local craft items in this renovated courtyard. One of the best is Derry Designer Makers, a collective of 15 artists and craftspeople who take turns staffing the shop. Enter from Shipquay St, Magazine St or Tower Museum.


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1. Tower Museum

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3. Guildhall

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4. Siege Museum

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5. People's Gallery Murals

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6. Bloody Sunday Memorial

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7. Museum of Free Derry

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8. Peace Bridge

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