An eternal flame
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Date of visit: August 2026
I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: a hidden impairment, accessing toilets and moving around.
I use or have experience of: changing places toilet, disabled toilet, hidden impairment, powerchair, toilet with hoist, toilets, walking aid, wheelchair
Overall Rating
Average
The Peace Flame in Derry/Londonderry is an eternal flame that burns to symbolise lasting peace in the region. It was lit in May 2013 by Martin Luther King III and has burned ever since. Located in a small park near the Peace Bridge and Guildhall, it’s a nice place for some quiet reflection... when it's actually quiet.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
The pavements in the surrounding area are in reasonable condition and caused no issues as I navigated the centre with my wheelchair. There are four entrances to the park, all of which are level, with well-maintained tarmac around the flame. There are benches and picnic tables in the grassy areas, although the tables do not have a wheelchair space at the end. There are no alternative formats in use.
Accessible facilities: Single-level venue, Step-free entrance
Parking & Transport
Average
I travelled to this place by walk or wheel
I wheeled my way to the small park where the flame is located. There are regular buses due to the nearby Foyle Street Bus Station, as well as a small car park with a handful of accessible parking spaces.
Accessible facilities: Public or on street parking
Accessible Toilets
There are no toilets at this venue, but there is an accessible toilet at the Guildhall and the Bus Station.
Staff
This location is not staffed.
Additional Information
I visited the park twice, once mid-afternoon on a Monday and again early on Thursday morning. On my initial visit, I was pretty dismayed, not by the park or the flame itself, but by the number of people drinking, yelling and blasting metal music. This public garden is a place for rest and reflection, but there were quite a few people who did not seem to respect this. When I returned at around 07:00 on Thursday morning, it was quiet, but beer cans and discarded food wrappers littered the ground. It is sad when people cannot respect such a significant monument. General access was great, but I cannot say the area felt particularly inviting during my first visit.
