Fort Frederick
A small stone fort built by the British in 1799, the oldest British building in the Eastern Cape, with views over the Baakens River mouth and the harbour.
Fort Frederick was built by the British in 1799 to guard against a possible French landing, and it is named after Frederick, Duke of York. It is the oldest surviving British structure in the Eastern Cape Province. The fort is modest in size and retains its stone walls, cannons and a monument commemorating the arrival of the 1820 Settlers. From here you can overlook the Baakens River mouth and the harbour. It is about a 10-minute walk from Donkin Reserve, and entry is free. It is a good stop on the old-town walking route.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- No. 7 Castle Hill Museum
- Donkin Reserve
- Route 67
- South End Museum
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
- Kings Beach
- Bayworld
- Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium