Location 01Derry City Walls
County Londonderry, Derry Free to see
Filmed here: Various scenes including season 2 finale with President Clinton visit
The historic walls of Derry appear in various scenes, most memorably in the season 2 finale featuring President Clinton's visit. They remain walkable today with free public access and are popular with fans and tourists year-round. A circuit of the walls also gives good views over the Bogside and the city, so it works well as the anchor point for any filming locations walk.
Location 02Guildhall
County Londonderry, Derry Free to see
Filmed here: Halloween party and other public scenes in season 3
This historic building in Derry's city centre hosted the Halloween party and other public scenes in season 3. It is open to visitors and hosts events, so it is worth checking what is on during a trip. Its gothic architecture and stained glass make it a striking stop even for visitors who have never seen the show, and it sits just a short walk from the walls.
Location 03Free Derry Corner
County Londonderry, Derry Free to see
Filmed here: Multiple scenes featuring the mural and Bogside area
The famous gable wall landmark in the Bogside appears in multiple scenes featuring the mural and surrounding area. It is publicly accessible and is often visited as part of a murals tour, since the surrounding Bogside murals give essential context to the show's setting during the Troubles. It stands a few minutes from the city walls and is easy to photograph at any time of day.
Location 04Smithfield Market
County Antrim, Belfast Free to see
Filmed here: Prom dress shopping scene
Belfast's Smithfield Market stood in for the prom dress shopping scenes. It is a city centre market that remains open to public shoppers, so fans can browse the same covered space where the characters shopped. It is a quick stop for anyone combining Derry Girls locations with other Belfast filming sites, and it sits within walking distance of the city's main shopping streets.
Location 05Hunterhouse College
County Antrim, Belfast Private property
Filmed here: School scenes as Our Lady Immaculate College
This active school in Belfast served as Our Lady Immaculate College, the girls' school at the heart of the show. Exteriors and some interiors were used during filming. As a working school it is not generally open to public tours, so fans should admire the building from outside rather than attempting to enter. It is best visited as part of a private Belfast taxi tour with a guide who knows the route.
Location 06
St Mary's University College
St Mary's University College in Belfast supplied additional school scenes alongside Hunterhouse College. The campus has limited public access, so like the main school location it is more of a drive-by photo stop than a place to linger. Guides on Belfast taxi tours typically point it out while covering the city's wider screen tourism circuit, which saves visitors the trouble of finding it independently.
Location 07
Curry's Fun Park (formerly Barry's Amusement Park)
The season 3 amusement park day out was filmed at Barry's Amusement Park in Portrush, now operating as Curry's Fun Park. It is a ticketed, seasonal attraction, so anyone hoping to visit should check opening times before travelling. Portrush sits on the County Antrim coast, roughly an hour and a half from Belfast, which makes the fun park a good addition to a Causeway Coast itinerary rather than a dedicated trip.
Location 08
John Long's Fish Restaurant
John Long's in Belfast played Fionnuala's, the chip shop that appears in several episodes. Unlike many filming locations, this one can be experienced properly: it is an operating restaurant and fans can dine there. Established fish and chip fans rate it highly in its own right, so it works as a lunch stop on a Belfast locations tour even for travellers less invested in the show.
Location 09Limewood Street
County Londonderry, Derry Free to see
Filmed here: Steep hill walk to/from school scenes
This residential street in Derry is the steep hill the girls trudge up and down on their walks to and from school. It is a public road, so anyone can walk it and take photos, and climbing it gives a small sense of the daily effort involved. Visitors should remember people live here, so it is best treated respectfully, photographed quickly, and combined with nearby Bogside stops.
Location 10
Dennis's Wee Shop (Bogside Stores)
The local shop where the characters bought sweets and crisps sits in the Bogside. It has been reported as closed in some accounts, so its status may have changed since filming. Even if the shutters are down, the exterior is recognisable and it sits close to Free Derry Corner, making it a natural inclusion on a walking route through the area's filming locations and murals.
