This weekend many parts of Northern Ireland will be basking in summer sun and higher temperatures.
Lots of people will be out and about, along the coasts and in parks across the county and if there is one essential pit stop on a summer road trip it is for an ice cream.
Here are some of the top spots for an ice cream stop across County Derry this summer.
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- Fiorentini's, Derry
A stalwart of Derry business, Fiorentinis on Derry's Strand Road has been satisfying the hungry people of Derry for decades. Their iconic ice cream and chips have been an essential part of many people's childhoods and remains a city favourite.
- Roughans Gelato, Portstewart
Along the coast there is a venue offering lots of popular and unique ice-cream options. Roughans provides homemade artisan ice cream with up to 54 flavours on display. Vegan flavours and gelato cakes are also available for those wishing to try something new this summer.
- Mauds, Portrush
In the always popular destination of Portrush sits a well-known name in the ice cream business. Inside Mauds customers will find not only ice creams but milkshakes, crepes, cookies and sundaes. This venue, just a short walk from Curry's Amusements is perfect for a family day out.
- Braemar Farm Ice Cream, Castlerock
When it comes to fresh produce, it will be harder to find more natural and fresh ice cream anywhere other than Braemar Farm. Handmade with loving care, on the Pollock family farm, the family ensure their dairy ice cream is made the artisan way! Fresh, natural and udderly scrumptious options will delight customers on summer days.
- Moo Town, Limavady
This ice cream parlour offers favourite flavours including biscoff, nutella and salted caramel to its customers. With fantastic looking ice cream sundaes as well as hot desserts and coffees, this destination is perfect for a county Derry road trip.
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Nibbelicious, Muff, Co Donegal
This destination is just over the border from Derry into Donegal, but has created such a storm that we could not keep it off our list. They have been delighting customers with their famous pink & white ice cream, handmade gelato, freshly prepared luxury donuts and handmade treats by BakeRona, all of which can be ordered and collected without leaving the comfort of your car at their hatch.
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