I visited Fort Frederick as part of a shore excursion for a cruise. This fort was built by the French and the British in the 1700s. The fort overlooks St. George’s harbor and the city below, so visitors can see some pretty views. I walked around the grounds on my own, and I felt interested in seeing the stone walls and stairwells. I saw an unfinished, hand-painted sign that mentioned some information about the fort, and I would have appreciated more informative signs.

Our last stop in Granada was at Fort Frederick. If you climb the stairs to the top you can see all around the city and it would be a great place to proect the harbour from. It withstood the Rebellion of 1795 and became the headquarters of the People's Revolutionary Army during the Granada Revolution from 1979-83.

Well worth a visit to appreciate the views, both over the town and inland. The town views encompass the new government house, the harbour and the town itself. Views inland give Mountain Views and were the direction the guns were directed. Fort is worth a wander giving an idea of the fortifications on the island and indeed the region. There are toilets!

If you an historian like myself this is a must even if you just get to touch the canons. It is currently under repair and restoration so you are unable to enter the fort itself. It is at the top of a steep climb of steps but the view is well worth it.