Fort Hamilton
A defensive fort built by the British in the 19th century, with moat gardens and ramparts overlooking Hamilton Harbour.
Fort Hamilton was built in the 1870s to defend against land attacks. It has a deep moat, tunnels and gun batteries. Today the moat is a lush garden, and the lawn on top of the walls is a great spot to overlook the capital and harbour. In winter, Scottish bagpipe and drum performances are often held at midday on Mondays. Admission is free. The fort sits on a steep hillside northeast of the city centre, about a 15-minute walk from Front Street, and the climb is fairly steep.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute
- Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity
- Front Street, Hamilton
- Bermuda Botanical Gardens
- Elbow Beach
- Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo
- Warwick Long Bay
- Spittal Pond Nature Reserve