Londonderry, County Londonderry

Flower Delivery to County Londonderry by Clare Florist

County Londonderry is one of the six counties of Northern Island. It is located towards the North West of the country, and adjoins the shore of Lough Neagh.

Thanks to its unique location, Londonderry is home to four key destinations:

The coastline – This is positioned within the Causeway Coast and Glens area. It has been internationally recognised for the stretch of railway between Coleraine and Londonderry. It has been admired by travellers like Michael Palin.

The Ballyronan Marina – This is located in the South East portion of the county. It is a picturesque visitor site that is located within the village of Ballyronan on the shores of Lough Neagh.

The Sperrin Mountains – This covers a large portion of Londonderry. It can be experienced through the exploration of the Sperrins Scenic Driving Routes. As an alternative to driving, you can take a walk among the many forest parks such as Banagher Glen and the Roe Valley.

Derry-Londonderry – This gives you a more urban feel and is home to the very famous city walls. It was also the first ever City of Culture in the UK in 2013.

As you can see, whether you want to see some flowers in Londonderry or go an a nature trip, the county has a lot of things to offer you.

History

County Londonderry was created by James I when he gave a charter to the Irish Society to undertake a new plantation. The “London” in the name of the county was affixed as a reference to the London Livery Companies of the Irish Society. The charter was dated 29 March 1613.

That time, the county was comprised of the following baronies of Tirkeeran, Coleraine and Keenaght; all of the barony of Loughinsholin except the soutwest corner which was part of County Tyrone; the North East Liberties of Coleraine; the city of Londonderry and the Liberties.

The city was detached from the county due to the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898 for administrative purposes. It became a separate borough in 1899. The county town of County Londonderry was moved to the town of Coleraine and remained the seat of the Londonderry County Council until its abolition in 1973.

The Crown confiscated almost all the county after the Flight of the Earls in 1607. In 1609, the county was given to the City of London Corporation and its livery companies. In 1613, the area that was given to the City of London Corporation was incorporated into the newly founded County Londonderry.

Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces

Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House – Here, you will get to see a stunning landscape, as well as beautiful gardens to fill your lust for some County Londonderry flowers. The 18th century mansion was once the home of an eccentric Earl Bishop, but it is now in ruin. Also close by is the Mussenden Temple which is perched on the edge of a cliff. The 17th century rural cottage Hezlett House tells so much about rural life.

Areas of Interest

Londonderry is a great place to explore history, culture, and scenic beauty. If you and your partner love all these things, then a visit is a must. You can even make it on your anniversary so you have all the reason to send flowers to County Londonderry then take your partner out for dinner then go on a romantic stroll the following day.

If you need more ideas about other places of interest in Londonderry, here they are:

The Playhouse – This is an award-winning Community Art Centre that features a variety of local, national and international dance, theatre, visual arts, education, outreach and art resources all year round.

Natural High NW – This is best suited for outdoor lovers as it offers activities such as canoeing/kayaking, cllimbing, gorge walking, hill walking, coast leering, archery, orienteering and environmental awareness sessions.

Bellaghy Bawn – This is located in Bellaghy, Magherafelt. It is a fortified house and bawn – a defensive wall that surrounds an Irish tower house – that was built around 1619 by Sir Baptist Jones.

When you're looking for a place that offers a variety of activities and wonderful scenery, choose County Londonderry and you'll be pleasantly surprised by what it has to offer.

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