About Derry
Derry is located in southeastern Rockingham County in southern New Hampshire. It is 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Manchester, the state's largest city, and 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Lawrence, Massachusetts. It is bordered by Chester (north), Sandown (northeast), Hampstead (east), Atkinson (southeast), Salem (southeast), Windham (south), Londonderry (west), and Auburn (northwest).
Derry is known for its excellent schools and slower pace of life. Alan Shepard, the first astronaut to reach space, was born in the town. Derry was also formerly home to poet Robert Frost.
Things To Do in Derry
Tupelo Music Hall is a multi-genre performing arts space specializing in music events, comedy, and occasional theatrical shows. With two seating arrangements, Tupelo Music Hall can accommodate both mid-size and larger artists in an intimate setting.
New Hampshire's destination for premium dry wines. Specializing in cold-climate grapes, grown in no-spray vineyards and vegan wines crafted with minimal intervention.
Derry Public Schools
Derry School District contains 8 schools. Education and the schools in Derry has a “C+” rating.
To visit the school webpage, click HERE.
Parks and Recreation
The Derry Parks & Recreation Department offers numerous programs and events. Many of the areas are available for rental when they are not being used by Department programs or Derry Sports Organizations.
Transportation
Derry is crossed by five New Hampshire state highways and one Interstate Highway.
NH 28 enters from the south, and follows Rockingham Road north to the southern border of the town's major commercial center.
The NH 28 Bypass, known locally as "The Bypass," begins at South Main Street, where NH 28 intersects with Rockingham Road, and continues on South Main Street, North Main Street, and Londonderry Turnpike until traversing the extreme northwestern part of town and into Auburn.
NH 102 enters in the west from Londonderry, where it is known as Broadway.
NH 111 runs across the town's extreme southeast corner, arriving from Salem in the south and going into Atkinson in the east.
NH 121 runs through the most northeastern end of town for a few hundred feet between Hampstead and Sandown.
Interstate 93 runs through Derry's southwest corner for less than a mile. The town has no interchanges, however, the interchange with NH 102 in Londonderry is less than 1,000 feet away.
The nearest air transport is Manchester–Boston Regional Airport. There is currently no passenger rail service in Derry. Amtrak offers Downeaster service, and the MBTA's Haverhill Line stops 32 miles to the southeast at Haverhill station.
Popular Local Restaurants
You'll find a wide array of restaurants in Derry. Here are some of our top picks.
T-BONES Great American Eatery is a classic, casual eatery offering Made-from-Scratch American cuisine (comfort food) in an inviting, welcoming, and family-oriented atmosphere.
A welcoming neighborhood diner with breakfast and lunch options. Derry Diner has a local feeling about it. The menu is varied and includes specials.
Sabatino's North is a classic taste of the North End with a friendly atmosphere. They serve Italian cuisine like chicken risotto.
On The Corner Grill is one of southern New Hampshire's favorite restaurants with distinctive cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere. Try their ever-changing dinner specials and relax with a cocktail or sip of wine at the beautiful bar.
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Sell Your Home in Derry, NH
Derry is a desirable community, so selling your Derry home to move into a bigger house or relocate isn't as difficult as you think. Using John Woodman's service can help lessen the stress and worry of selling a house. John may also assist you get the most out of your house sale while making the process easier for you.
Buying a Home in Derry, NH
If you're thinking about moving to Derry, you have several residential options to choose from. Whether you're looking for single-family homes or condos/townhomes, John Woodman can help. John has years of expertise in this town and can inform you about everything the town has to offer as well as find you your dream home.
For additional information, including sales history and prices, and more for Derry, NH properties for sale, or to schedule a home tour of any property listed below, contact us today!
RECENTLY SOLD
- 3 Beds2.5 Baths1,726 SqFt1/41 41$575,000 $549,900 4.6%
- 1 Bed1 Bath840 SqFt1/31 31$245,000 $237,000 3.4%
- 3 Beds3 Baths2,207 SqFt1/2 2$650,000 $649,900