Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Maydown
Maydown — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Maydown is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 578 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 55.0240°, -7.2510°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Maydown (from Irish Magh Dúin meaning "plain of the stronghold") is a small village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is near Derry and Strathfoyle and is within the Derry and Strabane district. In the 2001 Census, it had a population of 270 people.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0240, -7.2510
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT47 6UG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Population
- 578
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q793563 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Maydown (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Agri Chem.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Enagh Lough
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Oakgrove Integrated College
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
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Gransha Hospital
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Foyle Port
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Coolkeeragh power station
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Culmore railway station
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
Thornhill College
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
A515 road
Natural landmarks · 2.5 km
Maydown is a town in Northern Ireland offering several points of interest for visitors. You can explore the historic Boom Hall or cross the Foyle Bridge for scenic views. Nature enthusiasts might also enjoy the natural landmarks at Strathfoyle and Gransha Hospital.
At a glance
- Population
- 578
- Constituency
- Foyle
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maydown?
- Maydown is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT47 6UG).
- What is Maydown?
- Maydown — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Maydown?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT47 6UG.
- Is Maydown free to visit?
- Yes, Maydown is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maydown?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT47 6UG.