Went as something different from a day at the beach. Lovely historical buildings in beautiful setting. Knowledgeable and funny tour guide, museum and local stalls. Didn't eat here but seemed like a good choice for food and drinks

This is a beautifully preserved and restored Dockyard! Great place to learn some history of Antigua while relaxing and enjoying the views! Grab a beer at the market, walk the docks and look at the amazing boats, stop at the bakery for a treat, hike to the fort, and take time to meet the lovely people who call Antigua home!

Great location, with food, drink, good restaurants, shops, and a beautiful location to tell you the history of the Island and the British Navy in Aniguia. The Museum is worth your time. The area has a fascinating self-guided tour which is fascinating and informative. We stayed in a hotel there which I recommend.

This UNESCO world heritage site includes: Nelson's Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Dow's Hill interpretation center, and Clarence House. It was built between the mid to late 1700's. It is a great location as the British used it to protect their war ships from hurricanes. As the years went on mant buildings such as a naval hospital and a clothing store as well as many other essential buildings for the British Navy.

We visited Nelson's Dockyard as part of our cruise ship tour. We had a guided tour in the dock yards and then a little free time on our own to explore. You'll see historic buildings as well as brand new fancy yachts. There are also shops, restaurants, and bathrooms here.

Arrived by cruise ship. Three ships in total, with hundreds of people pouring into the dock area to join trips. We decided to walk to local bus station instead. Less than 10 minutes walk and close to fish and vegetable market and everyday shops.Far fewer tourists venture this way. Asked for English Harbour. Easy. Bus waits until full, then off it goes. Passengers call out "bus stop" when they want to get off! However, English Harbour is very obvious, and the driver told us anyway. It took about 35 minutes and cost $3 for two people. When we finished at Nelson's Dockyard, we just waited until the bus turned up. Think they're fairly frequent. We travelled with mixture of adults and schoolchildren on our return journey. You see so much more and experience an authentic bus ride.

This is a must see when visiting Antigua. Beautifully maintained 200 year old military base, situated on the picturesque English Bay. A short guided tour provided a real sense of life here at that time.

This really is the main attraction in the entire country, located near Falmouth in English Harbour at the extreme south end of the island. About a 45 minute drive from Dickenson Bay, this national heritage site is the only remaining Georgian naval dockyard in the world. Great for walking and learning about life in the navy back around the Golden Age of Piracy. The harbour itself is a fantastic place to see the many exotic yachts that make their way from all over the globe. The $15 USD admission also gets you into the nearby Shirley Heights fort, with its magnificent views of the Caribbean Sea. You can spend the afternoon on the beach at Halfmoon Bay, also nearby.

The whole experience was great. Guided tour for part of the visit, then you are left to walk around the rest of the museum alone, taking your time. The restaurant was outstanding, and I still think about the calamari which was cooked to perfection! The steel drum band plays every vessel in and out of the harbour which is a wonderful tradition.

In case you should need a break from Antigua's beaches (is that possible?) Nelson's Dockyard and surrounding sites is a great place to spend most of a day. We loved the 18th- and 19th century buildings and all the history they contain. Especially cool was the dockyard's museum, a two-floor original building that gives a great review of the site's history. Make sure you don't forget the second floor. We found a couple good pubs that also offer food, but we saw only one restaurant in the dockyard complex. There are several other sites (Shirley Heights, Clarence House and the Blockhouse) that were very interesting and offer great photo opportunities.