Derry City - A must see already but is it a family break destination?

Derry City may not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of a family break but perhaps it's time for a rethink, suggests Dolan O'Hagan.

At this stage Derry City's rebirth and growing reputation as a bustling retail, entertainment, cultural and foodie destination has been well recorded ... but should it also be on the radar if you are thinking of a family break?

This writer, his wife and two young children (7 and 3) recently spent two action packed days in the City and are glad to report the concept of boredom never arose - and that was without even considering the obvious distractions of local cineplexes and indoor play parks.