What to do and see in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland: The Best Shopping

Checkpoint Charlie is a unique gift and souvenir shop in the city centre. We stock bespoke, Derry gifts that have been designed exclusively for our store. Checkpoint Charlie is not like any other gift shop; a visit to the store will give you a feel for the political and social history of the city, over its troubled years. Visitors also get a ‘Free Derry’ Passport stamp – just for the craic!

Void is a contemporary art space, which usually has 7-8 exhibitions per year showing work of established international and Irish artists. We have an established reputation for showing the work of celebrated international artists and have exhibited the work of seven Turner Prize nominees and two prizewinners. Void is a non-elitist and is dedicated to ensuring public accessibility in all elements.

Above and Beyond the Warehouse is a unique Shop and Art Gallery with a growing reputation for showcasing the handiwork of several of Ireland’s renowned artists and craftsmen. With gifts ranging from the most affordable and transportable, to unique exclusive merchandise to suit all pockets, it is an experience not to be missed. Situated above it's inimitable cafe, everything is under one roof!

Number 19 Craft and Design, situated in the heart of the Derry Craft Village offers a selection of some of the best craft and design from the North West of Ireland. The beautiful space showcases gift and homeware, jewellery and fashion where you can buy directly from the makers.

Join us on the first Saturday of the month from February to December where the Guildhall Square welcomes the very best of artisan traders, offering visitors a friendly shopping experience with a wide selection of specialty foods ranging from fruit and vegetables, homemade jams and preserves, artisan breads, cakes, sweets and treats plus handmade crafted products. Tickle your taste buds with artisan breads & cakes, a range of organic meats and of course some sweet treats. Special occasion on the horizon or shopping for that special someone? Find that unique gift from our wide range of handcrafted products. Some products can be personalised so be sure to check with the trader when purchasing. The Walled City Market also operates at additional events throughout the year such as: Halloween's Haunted Harvest Market & The Winterland Market.

Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart is a Local Authority run Arts Centre. It is open to the public with free admission. The Centre offers ; Art Exhibitions, craft sales, professional craft studios, art education courses, music performances and more.

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The Centre for Contemporary Art creates opportunities for audiences to experience ambitious, experimental and engaging art, and for emerging artists to develop successful careers. We welcome artists and projects with a connection to our region and collaborate with others to strengthen the arts, locally, nationally and internationally. Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) fosters a wide range of artistic, curatorial, and critical practices through five programme streams: research and production, exhibition-making, public programmes, publishing, and residencies.