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BERMUDA

ATTRACTIONS - -

OUT OF TOWN

Somerset Bridge, Bermuda
Not everything in Bermuda is in Hamilton, the Royal Naval Dockyard or St. George.  There are attractions and places to see in the countryside as well.  This page presents a few examples.

At the west end of the island is the Somerset Bridge, which is said to be the smallest draw bridge in the world. (above right and right)  It only opens enough for the mast of a sailboat to pass through.


Not far from the smallest bridge is the smallest (and one of the oldest) church in Bermuda, the Heydon Chapel.  (below and below right). Built in the early 1600s, it sits in a 43 acre private park that is open to the public.
Somerset Bridge, Bermuda
Heydon Chapel, Bermuda
Heydon Chapel, Bermuda
Fort Scaur, Bermuda
View from Fort Scaur, Bermuda
Fort Scaur, Bermuda
Built by the British in the 19th century in order to defend Bermuda against a possible American invasion, Fort Scaur sits atop a hill in Somerset. The American attack never came and by World War II, relations between the two countries were such that American soldiers were stationed at the fort.

 Since it is a hilltop fortress, the site offers 
panoramic views.

      In addition, the fort is home to a stone that reportedly can predict the weather.
Fort Scaur, Bermuda
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, Bermuda
The Gibbs Hill Lighthouse (left) is the world's oldest cast iron lighthouse, built in 1846.  Visitors can climb the 185 steps to the top to enjoy a panoramic view of the island and surrounding sea.

At the other end of Bermuda is the St. David's 
Lighthouse
 (below).
St David's Lighthouse, Bermuda
Bermuda Botanical Gardens
Bermuda Botanical Gardens
The Bermuda Botanical Gardens was a favorite place of former-Beatle John Lennon when he stayed in Bermuda.  Reportedly, Lennon was inspired to begin writing new music when he was in Bermuda and the name of his final album "Double Fantasy" is the name of a flower that he first encountered at the Botanical Gardens.  (see separate article)
Bermuda Botanical Gardens
Bermuda Botanical Gardens
Masterworks Art Museum, Bermuda
Masterworks Art Museum, Bermuda
On the grounds of the Botanical Gardens is the Masterworks Art Museum with a collection featuring works by Bermuda artists, artists who have visited Bermuda and art about Bermuda. (See separate profile).

Also on the grounds of the Botantical Gardens is Camden House, the official residence of Bermuda's prime minister.  Built in the 1700s, this colonial style mansion has a collection of art and antiques.

Camden House, Bermuda
Countryside in Bermuda
The Bermuda countryside is quite pictureseque with traces of the islands' British past mixing with its subtropical vegetation.  Somewhat more difficult to glimpse are the mansions of the international rich and famous in communities such as Tuckers Town.
Tuckers Town Bay, Bermuda
For more on cruising to Bermuda:

Bermuda Home Page
Bermuda History
​Bermuda Cruise Port
​Bermuda Getting Around
Bermuda Links
Hamilton
St. George
Royal Naval Dockyard
Bermuda Cruise Ships pictorial
Bermuda Beaches
Bermuda Outdoor Activities
John Lennon in Bermuda
Walking Bermuda's South Shore Beaches
Bermuda Beach Tennis
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Walking Bermuda's Railway Trail
 
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