Georgian buildings
Stone, brick and shutters.
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Nelson's Dockyard is a heritage site and yacht marina at English Harbour on Antigua's south coast. It is the only continuously working Georgian-era dockyard in the world. Stone and brick buildings with wooden shutters stand among lawns and trees, with yachts moored in the calm water. The Royal Navy used the bay as a safe haven from the colonisation of the island in 1632, as it is sheltered from hurricanes and hidden among hills. The dockyard was built in the early 18th century and abandoned by the navy in 1889. It is named after Admiral Horatio Nelson, who lived here from 1784 to 1787. Today it is part of a 255 ha World Heritage Site. You walk between restored buildings, including the blacksmith's shop, the canvas and cordage store, the joiner's loft and the master shipwright's cabin. Some are now small hotels, restaurants and shops. The dockyard has a small museum and an old cannon under the rock. It hosts Antigua Sailing Week and the classic yacht regatta. The dockyard is 15 km in a straight line south-east of St John's and 1.2 km from Shirley Heights. Sources give the Nelson's Dockyard National Park fee at US$15 to US$23 per person, from about EC$40, covering both the dockyard and Shirley Heights. The sun is strong, so bring a hat and water.
Stone, brick and shutters.
Yachts in a sheltered bay.
The dockyard's story.
English Harbour, Saint Paul parish, southern Antigua
Yes, the park fee covers both.
Yes, the dockyard has restaurants and cafes.
