The Best Western White Horse Hotel would like to congratulate the bid team & everyone involved on the outstanding achievement of winning the first ever UK City of Culture in 2013.

It was announced at 7.30pm on 15th July that Northern Ireland’s maiden city had won the judging panel’s vote, over the three other shortlisted cities Birmingham, Norwich and Sheffield to take the prestigious title.

The momentous win means that in 2013 Derry~Londonderry will play host to a year-long celebration of culture in the city, opening its doors to visitors from across the world. It is anticipated that people will come in their thousands to experience the cultural life that has been at Derry’s heart for generations.