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New Buildings

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe

About New Buildings

New Buildings is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Londonderry County Borough, 42km from Glenveagh National Park.

New Buildings is a town located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,381, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, New Buildings sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add New Buildings to your route.

About New Buildings

New Buildings railway station served Newbuildings, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. New Buildings railway was very popular with local people, especially for excursions such as Sunday school outings, and trips to the seaside. Rabbits were also caught and sent to London by train and boat. Salmon was caught in the

Read more Foyle and sent to Billingsgate Market the next day. It was opened by the Donegal Railway Company on 6 August 1900. It closed on 1 January 1955.

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New Buildings offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is New Buildings located?

New Buildings is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.9603 latitude, -7.3558 longitude.

What is the population of New Buildings?

New Buildings has a population of approximately 3,381 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
3,381
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.9603, -7.3558

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from New Buildings

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Derry City Walls

The only completely intact walled city in Ireland, a 1.5km 17th-century rampart circling historic Derry.

5 km · about 10 min drive

mountain pass

Mamore Gap

Steep, narrow pass climbing to 260m through the Urris Hills of Inishowen, with a holy well and grotto at the summit and a plunging descent to the Atlantic at Urris. Part of the Inishowen 100 drive; low gears essential.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Fanad Head Lighthouse

One of the world's most photographed lighthouses, perched on a rugged Donegal headland between Atlantic and lough.

39 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Glenveagh National Park

A remote wilderness of mountains, lakes and a fairytale castle in the heart of the Donegal highlands.

42 km · about 50 min drive

photogenic

Mussenden Temple

Domed 1785 rotunda perched on a 36m cliff edge above the seven-mile strand of Downhill, built by the eccentric Earl-Bishop as a library. Part of the Downhill Demesne ruins; trains pass through the cliff directly beneath it.

42 km · about 50 min drive

restaurant

Harry's Shack

Driftwood-styled National Trust beach hut turned serious seafood restaurant on the sand of Portstewart Strand, plating fish from local boats yards from the surf. Open year-round; you can park on the beach itself.

46 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Malin Head

The most northerly point of mainland Ireland, with wild Atlantic vistas and a Star Wars filming location.

47 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Dunluce Castle

Dramatic ruined medieval castle perched on the edge of a basalt cliff with a cave underneath, partly inspired Castle Greyjoy in Game of Thrones.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near New Buildings

  • 32 kmMamore GapSteep, narrow pass climbing to 260m through the Urris Hills of Inishowen, with a holy well and grotto at the summit and a plunging descent to the Atlantic at Urris. Part of the Inishowen 100 drive; low gears essential.
  • 47 kmMalin HeadThe most northerly point of mainland Ireland, with wild Atlantic vistas and a Star Wars filming location.
  • 62 kmCauseway Coastal RouteNorthern Ireland's stunning coastal drive from Belfast to Derry passing the Giant's Causeway and dramatic Antrim cliffs.
  • 65 kmThe Dark HedgesAn eerie tunnel of intertwined beech trees made world-famous as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones.
  • 69 kmGlengesh PassA dramatic horseshoe mountain pass winding down a glacial valley between Ardara and Glencolmcille in Donegal.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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