People come from all over the world to enjoy New Hampshire's White Mountains, picturesque sea shore, and our numerous lakes and rivers. Londonderry has tennis courts, several playgrounds, athletic fields and sports teams for all ages. There are 27 public and private golf courses in the area. The town also has an extensive conservation area with hiking trails.

Londonderry's five orchards offer apple, berry, and pumpkin picking. They also host special events, such as picnics, apple blossom tours, and winter sports. Several orchards have farm stores that sell their wares and local items.

The state of NH had designated the roads connecting these orchards as a scenic highway, called The Apple Way.

Culture
Londonderry has two museums in town: The Morrison House Historical Museum and the Children's Metamorphosis Children's Museum (moved to Derry, but still great!). And when you live in Londonderry, you are less than an hour from all the outdoor adventures that New Hampshire has to offer, plus Londonderry is only a few minutes from the city of Manchester and forty minutes from Boston. These cities' cultural opportunities include fine dining, major symphonies, shopping, and world class museums.

Churches
Religion has been an important piece of Londonderry's culture since the town was first incorporated in 1722. Today, churches of many different denominations dot the landscape all over Londonderry as families grow and learn more about their relationship to God.

Londonderry's Rural Lifestyle
In the midst of all this activity, Londonderry offers a quiet rural lifestyle firmly rooted in our agricultural past. Folks young and old take part in all kinds of clubs and organizations throughout the year as there truly is something for everyone.

Town Services and Safety
This rural lifestyle is supported with excellent town services, including one of the better school systems in the state, a brand new 45,000 volume library, and a highly professional fire and police department that have made Londonderry one of the safest town's in New Hampshire. New Hampshire itself has the second lowest crime rate in the United States.

Incorporated: 1741

Origin: The second town to be incorporated by Governor Benning Wentworth, Windham was separated from Londonderry in 1741. It was named for Sir Charles Wyndham, Earl of Egremont and Baron Cockermouth, who was a member of Parliament and Secretary of State when the Rockingham government favored conciliation with the American colonies.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 663 residents in 1790

Population Trends: Population in Windham grew slightly more than 11 times larger over the last five decades, the seventh highest percent increase. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 19 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 128 percent increase between 1960-1970. Windham's population increased by a total of 9,745 residents, going from 964 in 1950 to 10,709 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Windham was 12,205 residents, which ranked 23rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2003: 430.0 persons per square mile of land area. Windham contains 26.7 square miles of land area and 1.0 square miles of inland water area.