St George Bermuda Attractions & Activities

St George Bermuda Attractions

There are so many attractions in St. George's parish Bermuda including lovely beaches, snorkeling areas, forts, museums, parks, walking trails and lot more.

The town of St. George itself is a designated World Heritage site of UNESCO since 2000 and offers unparalleled opportunity to explore 17th century life in Bermuda.

You will see historic houses of typical Bermudian architecture as you walk along the narrow lanes and lot more.

Here are the main attractions and activities in St George Bermuda.

St George Bermuda Churches

St Peter's Church: This is believed to be the oldest continually used Anglican church in the Western hemisphere.

Old Rectory: Just behind the St. Peter's Church, this is an old private home built in 1699 reflecting traditional Bermudian architecture.

Unfinished Church: The construction of the church started but never finished.

Forts in St. George Bermuda

St Catherine Fort: Located at the north-eastern tip of St. George Island, fort St. Catherine’s historic exhibits & artifacts and well-preserved interior, make it one of our top choice of forts.

Alexandra Battery & Sea Glass Beach: Built in the 1860s at the eastern edge of Bermuda at St. George's, Alexandra's Battery was last manned during the world wars. There is a tiny beach next to it which is well known for sea glasses.

Fort George: A fortification on the north shore built initially in 1612 and later renovated in 1788.

Gates Fort: A small fort built in the 1600s to stop enemy boats to enter from the open sea into the St. George's harbor.

St. David's Battery & Great Head Park: The fort located at the eastern most edge in Bermuda at St. David's Island. It has two powerful guns of early 1900s that had a range of 7 miles. There is a nice adjacent parkland which is great for scenic views and picnics.

Castle Island and nearby forts: Located in Castle Harbor, there are a number of forts of historic importance in Castle Island and in the string of islands close to it.

Fort Albert & Fort Victoria: Both these forts are located in St. George's Bermuda in Retreat Hill and were built in mid 1800s to protect the north eastern coastline of Bermuda.

Fort Cunningham: Located in Paget Island in St George's Harbor, Cunningham Fort built in 1875 was a result of several reconstruction of the earlier Paget Fort.

Fort William: This is another eastern fort in Bermuda that was built to protect the Town of St. George's. Fort William was built by Bermuda's first Governor Richard Moore.

Martello Tower: Located at Ferry Point in St George's, this egg shaped fort was built in 1828 by the British Army.

Burnt Point Fort: Built in 1688 by the British, this fort was used to guard the western entrance of Ferry Reach channel.

Ferry Island Fort: The fort located at Ferry Island, was originally built in 1790s by the British to guard the water area that connected St George and Coney Island.

Fort Popple: Built in 1730s at St. David's island, Fort Popple was named after Governor Alured Popple.

St George Bermuda Beaches & Parks

Tobacco Bay Beach: The water at Tobacco Bay is quite shallow. It's great for snorkeling and you get a fascinating view of marine life and corals.

St. Catherine Beach Bermuda: St. Catherine Beach is located in St George Bermuda. Close to the airport, you can see the beach from a flight when you are landing.

Achilles Bay Beach: Located next to the St Catherine Beach, this is another tiny gem of a beach ideal for swimming and snorkeling in its calm and shallow waters.

Clearwater Beach & Turtle Bay: Located in St. David's in St. George's parish, the beaches have calm waters and great for families with kids. There are ample facilities here making it a popular spot for sporting events and parties. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months. These beaches are not much known to the tourists. There are hiking trails and a playground here as well. You get wonderful views from here with the St. David's Lighthouse at a distance.

Ferry Reach Park: The second largest parkland in Bermuda that offers some of the best of nature in terms of plantation, lakes, bay & a small beach, and trails. There are also three historic forts in the park area. A great place for families and kids.

St George Bermuda Museums, Historic Buildings and Lighthouses

Tucker House Museum: This is an 18th century home and now a museum, showcasing collections from a famous family who lived here. The kitchen in the house was once operated as a barber shop by a slave who escaped from South Carolina and came to Bermuda in 1862.

Bermuda National Trust Museum: Located at King's Square, Bermuda National Trust Museum is one of the oldest stone buildings in Bermuda. It features Bermuda's role in America's civil war out of many other things.

Bermuda Old State House: One of Bermuda's oldest buildings, this is where the parliament sessions of Bermuda were held till 1815 before the capital was moved to Hamilton city.

St Davids Lighthouse Bermuda

The lighthouse stands on the highest point on the Eastern tip of the island and sends its beam 20 miles over the ocean.

The Old Rectory: Old Rectory is an old private home built around 1699 reflecting traditional Bermudian architecture.

St. George's Historical Society Museum: This is one of the oldest buildings in Bermuda built in 1730s. The retained artifacts and documents reflect old private life in the island.

Bermudian Heritage Museum: The museum captures the social and historical heritage of blacks including sports, social history of black slavery, politics, professional and personal accomplishment. This is the Bermuda's only black history museum.

Bridge House: One of the oldest buildings in Bermuda and residence of early governors, now houses an art gallery and a guest apartment.

Carter House: One of the oldest homes in Bermuda, Carter House is made of stone and reflects the old vernacular architecture of Bermuda.

Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences: The institute was earlier known as the Bermuda Biological Station, and does research on deep sea and coral reef behaviors.

St George Golf Courses

Mid Ocean Golf Club: Mid Ocean, an 18-hole golf course is ranked by the experts as one of the best in the world. Other than fantastic views, this course is accompanied by guest rooms, full-service clubhouse, tennis courts and beaches.

Tuckers Point Golf Club: Tuckers Point course has dramatic views and re-contoured fairways and bunkers. It now has new practice facility, a driving range, practice putting green and short game area. All greens have been rebuilt with Tiff-Eagle to make the course much faster and better.

St. George's Golf Course: St George Golf course in Bermuda is located on a picturesque setting. It's a 18 hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones.

Other attractions in St George Bermuda

St George Market Nights: On every Tuesday evening at 7p.m., a market night celebration is held at Kings Square. Many vendors come and display unique products, there is Gombey dancing, music and much more. It is like a traditional fare where many vendors set up stalls in an illuminated festive atmosphere.

Bermuda Perfumery: Located on Queen Street of St George, this is one of the oldest and best perfume shops where you will be amazed to see how different kinds of scents are actually created.

Pilot Darrell's Square

James Darrel, one of the most respected black pilots, was the first documented black Bermudian who was freed from slavery. The place in St. George where his house is located, is called Darrel's Square.

St. George Gardens: There are some small nice gardens in St George's. While some properties may be private and may not be always open to public, you can still see the beautiful gardens over the walls or through the gates.

Recently the Sunday Olde Town Market (essentially a daytime street market) has been revived in St George to attract locals and tourists on Sundays. Many vendors put up stalls to sell all sorts of things along the street side.

Check out St George's Parish for lot more information about the parish.

Or, Take a Tour of St. George's Town

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