Fort Hamilton Bermuda

 

Located in the outskirts of Hamilton City, Fort Hamilton is a picturesque site overlooking the lush gardens and the shore line.    It was built in 1870s to protect the harbor and form a line of defense for the western naval dockyard.      Today it offers spectacular views over the rooftops of Hamilton, especially when cruise ships are in port. The upper levels and battlements have been landscaped with lawns, which make a fine place for a summer picnic.

Fort Hamilton Bermuda 

 

 

You will need to enter through an wooden bridge. There are plenty of canons and ramparts inside. 

 

Long tunnels in the depths where originally dug as the protected route for ammunition replenishment. They also lead to 30-foot wide deep moat surrounding the fort. This used to be a dry moat once and acted as the first line of protection against manned assault.  

 

But now the moat has been converted into a splendid tropical gardens with varieties of giant bamboo and fern. Creeping plants now climb the walls providing home to numerous birds, frogs and lizards. There is a narrow trails that goes all along the circular moat. As you walk along this trail, you will surely forget how close are you to a busy city. 

 

After losing its significance as a fort even before it was fully constructed, it became a garbage dumping ground. George Ogden, the Park Superintendent with his tireless effort finally turned it into such a wonderful site with lush gardens all around. Fort Hamilton Bermuda today is managed by Corporation of Bermuda and is now a plant nursery. 

 

Every Monday from November to March, the fort hosts a display by the Bermuda Island's Pipe Band with kilts and highland dancers.  

 

 

 

How to reach Fort Hamilton Bermuda 

 

From Front Street, a walk for 10 minutes up the steep incline of Kings Street and you will reach Fort Hamilton.  

 

Due to one way traffic, getting to the fort by scooter may not be easy. From Hamilton go along north on Queen Street, turn right on Church Street, then turn left to go up the hill on King Street. Make a sharp right turn into Happy Valley Road and follow the signs. 

 

Address: Happy Valley Road, Hamilton City. Phone: 441/ 292 1234. 

 

Hours: 9:30a.m to 5p.m daily. There is no admission fee. 

 

 

Check Pembroke Parish or Hamilton City for many other attractions in and around City of Hamilton. 

 

 

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