Folly Mansion Ruins & Folly Point Lighthouse
Folly Ruins & Folly Point Lighthouse
Ruins of an early 1900s mansion and a red-and-white lighthouse on the eastern peninsula; crumbling walls stand by the sea and make a popular photo spot.
Folly Ruins was built around 1905 by American businessman August Corbett for his bride. It is said that seawater was mixed into the concrete, causing the steel reinforcement to rust quickly, and the mansion began to collapse within a few years, leaving only tall colonnades, arches, and stair frames. Set among trees and against the sea, the ruins are striking and are often used for music videos and wedding photos. A short walk away is the red-and-white Folly Point Lighthouse, built in 1888, which overlooks Navy Island and the harbor entrance. Admission is free and there are no management facilities, so visiting in daylight with companions is advised. It is about 2 kilometers from the town center and can be reached on foot or by taxi.
Opening hours
All day (daytime recommended)
Nearby sights
- Navy Island
- Errol Flynn Marina & Port Antonio Town
- Frenchman's Cove
- San San Beach
- Blue Lagoon
- Winnifred Beach
- Rio Grande Rafting
- Boston Bay