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English Harbour
English Harbour is a town in southern Antigua.
Get in
By plane
VC Bird International Airport is approximately 15 miles away and is served by flights from the UK, US and elsewhere.
By taxi
Taxi journeys from St John's cost approx US$20 return.
See
Nelson's Dockyard - one of the finest condition Georgian naval ports in the world.
Do
Shirley Heights - weekly party held on Sundays at a nearby colonial fort to celebrate the start of the new week. Good food, although it (and drinks) is quite expensive.
Get out
St John's - capitalWest Coast - some very good beaches Falmouth (Antigua) - another nearby local harbour
English Harbour is a settlement on the island of Antigua, in the extreme south of the island. It takes its name from the nearby harbour in which the Royal Navy established its base of operations for the area during the eighteenth century. It's population is 759 (2001 Census).
English Harbour is a centre of boating, especially yachting. There are two sheltered deepwater harbours nearby; English Harbour itself and Falmouth Harbour.
English Harbour is best known for Nelson's Dockyard, which occupies the site of the British Navy base. It displays restored buildings and other historical artifacts from the colonial period of the dockyard, especially the time it was commanded by Horatio Nelson.
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Hotels in English Harbour
 | Galley Bay Resorts and Spa  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Five Island Village |  |
| Rooms at the Galley Bay Resort and Spa replete with colorful island artwork. Rooms feature vibrant hued accents, muted greens and warm tones of wicker that play against the cool backdrop of the whitewashed walls and echo the gracious Caribbean tones of Galley Bay. ... more | | |
 | Verandah Resort and Spa  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Indiantown Road | |
| Each suite has the look and feeling of a cozy Caribbean cottage, with white-washed trim and pale-green exteriors and fronted by a welcoming porch.
Inside, emerald-green and apricot touches punctuate the cool white interior. A comfortably appointed floor plan with combined living and sleeping area accommodates up to four guests, with a king-size bed and queen sleeper sofa. Vaulted ceilings create a sense of spaciousness, and elegant touches, like cool granite countertops, wood, bamboo and rattan, bring nature indoors. Convenient interconnecting doors between adjoining units make it easy for family and friends to stay together at Verandah. ... more | | |
 | St. James Club and Villas |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Mamora Bay | |
| You will enjoy water views, tropically decorated hotel-style accommodations with white wicker furnishings, terra-cotta floors and a private balcony or terrace. ... more | | | | More hotels in English Harbour |
| Triple Destinations 'Plus' |
6 hours |
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This tour is both historical and fun. Start with a Caribbean and open ocean sail to Green Island to enjoy snorkelling and lunch. Green Island, which is an uninhabited island has wonderful beaches with terrific swimming conditions.
Later enjoy an informative guided tour of Nelson's Dockyard, the English Harbor dockyard that was established in 1725. The dockyard was given up by the royal navy in 1889. In it's heyday there were as many as 5,000 troops stationed here at a time. Today Nelson?s Dockyard has been restored and is now the only Georgian dockyard in the world.
Later, take a taxi up to Shirley's Heights for the famous Sunday party. This is one of the island's most historic sites, the former home of General Shirley, Governor of the island from 1781.
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| Round Island Tour |
3.5 hours |
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Travel across the island of Antigua to the national park, in which lies the famous English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard, named after Horatio Nelson who served in Antiqua in the 1700's.
There will be time to wander around and view the Admiral's Inn, Copper and Lumber Store, Sailmakers's Loft, Mystery Pillars, Art Gallery and fabulous yachts moored to the old quay side.
Visit the Blockhouse Ruins, overlooking the mighty Atlantic Ocean, Indian Creek, and on a clear day the island of Montserrat. Afterwards take a short visit to Shirley Heights for a bird's eye view over Nelson's Dockyard.
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| City of St. John's Sightseeing Tour |
3 hours |
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Start this tour with a visit to the local vegetable market, then take a stop in the capital city of St. John's where you will visit the popular Heritage Quay for duty- free shopping. This is where everyone comes to shop for duty-free, designer and locally made products. This two-story shopping complex has plenty to offer for the hard-core shopper or just the casual browser. Located in the center of town, there are many colorful vendors in the area, selling the usual batik pareos, T-shirts, woven products, and jewelry available on all the islands.
Take a walk up to St. John's Cathedral which was constructed in 1800. The Cathedral is built of freestone and is dominated by twin towers at the west end and provides a distinct baroque flavour. Then make a stop at the beautiful Botanical Gardens, which were established in 1893, for a delicious picnic style lunch.
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