Warwick Long Bay (Off South Road, Warwick Parish) — Warwick Long Bay boasts an .8 km (.5 mile) stretch of sand against a backdrop of scrubland and coastal grasses. Just offshore, a jagged coral island floats above the water. There are also public restrooms here.
W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium (Cedar Avenue, Pembroke Parish) – despite the name, this is actually a tennis center where both visitors and locals can play their own tennis matches. There are three clay and five Plexicushion courts here. Charges to play are $12 per hour for adults, $8 per hour for juniors (5-18 years). Playing […]
West Whale Bay Beach (Off Whale Bay Road, Southampton Parish) — West Whale Bay Beach has a fitting name, because in April you may see humpback whales migrating north to their summer feeding grounds. The large grassy area behind the beach is an ideal spot to enjoy a stunning ocean sunset. Locals frequently use West […]
Shipwreck Diving: The waters around Bermuda are well known and very popular due to the hundreds of sunken ships that can be explored along the ocean floor, immortalized by the 1977 diving film “The Deep”. Although most of these remains can be explored by certified divers through organized and guided dives, divers must have a […]
Bermuda Craft Market (The Cooerage, Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys Parish) — This is our island’s largest, most extensive craft outlet, with more than 60 friendly local artists ready to show their craftwork to visitors. Look for candles, Bermudian cedar work, ceramics, jewelry, fabric art, painted glassware, three-dimensional decoupage, needlework canvas, Christmas ornaments and quilts.
Martello Tower (Ferry Reach, St. George’s Parish) — Our sole Martello tower was built during the 1820s of hard Bermuda stone. The only access is by drawbridge, which crosses the ditch to the barracks on the second level. To the north of the tower is a magazine; its walls are reinforced by flying buttresses and […]
Waterville (Pomander Road, Paget Parish) — This elegant house, built circa 1725 by the Trimingham family, was the site of the first Trimingham’s store, which opened in 1842. The reception rooms provide an interesting look into early life on the island. The charming grounds include the Bermuda Rose Society’s showcase garden and the Mary-Jean Mitchell […]
Verdmont House Museum (Collectors Hill, Smith’s Parish) — This fascinating old house is considered one of Bermuda’s most significant historic buildings. Built circa 1710, Verdmont is a unique example of early Georgian architecture; it has remained virtually unchanged for 300 years. The museum features an extensive collection of antiques including Bermuda-made cedar furniture, portraits, English […]
Tucker House Museum (Water Street, Town of St. George) — Henry Tucker, President of the Governor’s Council, moved into this house in 1775, and his family remained there until 1809. Some of the treasures on view include a magnificent collection of Tucker family silver, china and crystal, antique English mahogany and Bermuda cedar furniture, family […]
St. George’s Historical Society Museum (Duke of Kent Street, Town of St. George) — Furnished much as it was when it was a private home, this typical Bermudian structure from the early 1700s houses artifacts and documents pertaining to our island’s earliest days. The house is filled with period furniture, documents, old letters, displays of […]