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Gateway to Seamus Heaney country — Magherafelt's proximity to the poet's Bellaghy birthplace, the Sperrins mountains, and Springhill House make it County Londonderry's most literarily significant market town

Roam is the free UK local discovery app — find the best local businesses, events and hidden gems in Magherafelt, County Londonderry. Download free on iOS & Android.

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About Roam: Roam is the UK's local discovery app. Free to download, free to activate — Roam helps people discover what's nearby and helps local businesses reach their community across Magherafelt and beyond.

Explore Magherafelt

Known for

The Mid Ulster Hub, Bellaghy (Seamus Heaney's village nearby), Springhill House, and a County Londonderry market town serving the Sperrins hinterland

A little history

Magherafelt grew as a plantation town. Bellaghy, a few miles away, is the birthplace of Seamus Heaney — Nobel Prize-winning poet.

📍 Local tip

The Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy is exceptional. Springhill House (National Trust) is nearby.

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Browse local businesses, discover events and find hidden gems in Magherafelt — all from one beautifully simple app.

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Food & drink in Magherafelt

The town centre has independent cafes. The market for local produce.

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Restaurants & cafes

From neighbourhood classics to hidden gems — Roam surfaces the Magherafelt food spots locals actually love.

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Bars & nightlife

Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Magherafelt. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.

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Independent shops

The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Magherafelt worth exploring on foot.

For businesses in Magherafelt

Magherafelt serves a large Mid Ulster rural catchment.

List your Magherafelt business on Roam and connect with local customers and visitors exploring County Londonderry. It takes about 90 seconds to go live.

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Roam users are actively looking for what's nearby in Magherafelt. Get your business in front of the right people.

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Send real-time offers and events to Roam users in Magherafelt.

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Build community

Roam helps Magherafelt businesses build a loyal local following across County Londonderry.

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