Nelson's Dockyard
The only Georgian-style naval dockyard still in use in the world, a World Heritage Site where stone warehouses and yacht marinas stand side by side.
The dockyard was built by the British Royal Navy in the 18th century at English Harbour, where Nelson was once stationed. It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2016. The restored copper and timber storehouses, the Admiral's House (dockyard museum), colonnade ruins and old anchors are scattered along the waterfront. Today it is one of the Caribbean's top yacht berths, and restaurants, a bakery and hotels occupy the historic buildings. Admission is included in the national park pass (about $8, which also covers Shirley Heights). It is about a 40-minute taxi ride from St. John's.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00–17:00 (pier area open all day)
Nearby sights
- Clarence House
- Galleon Beach
- Dows Hill Interpretation Centre
- Pillars of Hercules
- Shirley Heights Lookout
- Pigeon Point Beach
- Fig Tree Drive
- Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour