Fort James
An 18th-century fort guarding the northern entrance to St. John's harbour, where surviving walls and old cannons sit beside a quiet beach.
Fort James was first built in 1706 and expanded in 1739 to guard the entrance to St. John's harbour. Its surviving stone parapets, powder magazine and more than a dozen iron cannons face the sea, offering views of cruise ships anchored in the harbour. The fort is open free of charge. The Fort James Beach at its foot sees few visitors and has a beach bar. It is about 3 km from downtown, roughly a 10-minute taxi ride, and it is a good spot for watching the sunset in the evening.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Redcliffe Quay & Heritage Quay
- Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
- Fort Barrington
- St. John's Cathedral
- Dickenson Bay
- Jolly Beach
- Mount Obama
- Ffryes Beach