Sandys Parish is Bermuda’s most westerly district. It consists of a number of islands joined by bridges, with Ireland Island North at the tip.
The Royal Naval Dockyard (Kings Wharf and Heritage Wharf) on Ireland Island North is currently the port of entry for most cruise ships visiting Bermuda.
Hotels
Sandys Parish is blessed with a couple of great hotels:
- 9 Beaches – eco-friendly resort
- Cambridge Beaches – exclusive hotel with numerous private beaches
Attractions and Activities
Sandys offers a good number of attractions and activities. Most are found at the Royal Naval Dockyard:
- Bermuda Arts Centre – exhibitions and sales of local artwork
- Bermuda Clayworks – working pottery
- Bermuda Craft Market – local gifts and crafts
- Bermuda Maritime Museum – museum inside the Keep of the Royal Naval Dockyard
- Clocktower Mall – shopping mall at the Royal Naval Dockyard
- Dockyard Glassworks – glassblowing demonstrations and sales
- Dolphin Quest – swim with dolphins
- Mangrove Bay – home of the infamous Non-mariners Race
- Royal Naval Cemetery – graves of Royal Navy personnel who died of yellow fever in the mid-19th century, Bermuda National Trust property
- Scaur Hill Fort – built by British forces after the American Civil War to protect Bermuda from possible US attack
- Somerset Bridge – the world’s smallest drawbridge
- Somerset Long Bay – sandy beach with shallow waters, great for children
Transport – Cruise Ships, Ferries, Buses
Royal Naval Dockyard/Kings Wharf is currently the port of call for most cruise ships visiting Bermuda.
The Hamilton-Dockyard-St George’s ferry (orange route) operates from mid-April to mid-November.
Bus routes 7 and 8 (Hamilton to Dockyard) take a central route through Sandys Parish. Some services from Hamilton terminate at Barnes Corner in Southampton Parish (before reaching Sandys). Visitors wishing to travel straight through to Dockyard should ensure the bus says ‘Dockyard’.
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- Cavello Bay
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- Scaur Hill Fort
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- Mangrove Bay and Cambridge Beaches
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- Watford Bridge and Boaz Island
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- Royal Naval Cemetary
Cambridge Beaches
One of Bermuda's most exclusive resorts [more]
Hog Bay Park
Park in Sandys Parish [more]
Bermuda Fun Golf
Mini golf course at Royal Naval Dockyard [more]
Somerset Bridge
The world's smallest drawbridge [more]
Fort Scaur
Park and fort offering spectacular views [more]
Bermuda Craft Market
Art and craft market at Dockyard [more]
Clocktower Mall
Shopping centre at Dockyard [more]
Dolphin Quest
Swim with dolphins [more]
Somerset Long Bay
Long sandy white beach [more]
Snorkel Park Beach
Beach at the Royal Naval Dockyard [more]
National Museum of Bermuda
Explores the island's history [more]
Bermuda Arts Centre
Art gallery at the Royal Naval Dockyard [more]
Freeport Seafood Restaurant
Seafood restaurant at Dockyard. [more]
Cafe Amici
Italian restaurant at Clocktower Mall [more]
Bone Fish Bar and Grill
Lively restaurant and bar [more]
Somerset Country Squire
British pub in Somerset Village [more]
Frog & Onion Pub
British pub at Dockyard [more]
Makin’ Waves – Dockyard
Swimwear and water sports store at Dockyard [more]
Sandys 360
Community sports complex in Somerset Village featuring a 25 metre indoor swimming pool and basketball court [more]
Maxi Mart
Grocery store in Sandys [more]
Arnold’s Supermarket
Supermarket in Somerset Village, Sandys [more]
Caesar’s Pharmacy
Independent pharmacy in Sandys Parish [more]
Somerset Pharmacy
Independent store in Somerset Village [more]
Dockyard Pharmacy
Large pharmacy at Royal Naval Dockyard [more]
KS WaterSports – Royal Naval Dockyard
Parasailing, jet ski tours, and boat tours [more]
Dockyard Pastry Shop
Cafe and bakery at Royal Naval Dockyard [more]
Dockyard Visitor Information Centre
Tourist information centre at Royal Naval Dockyard [more]
Somerset Bridge Post Office
Post office near Somerset Bridge [more]
Mangrove Bay Post Office
Post office in Sandys Parish [more]
H2O Sports
Water sports centre in Sandys Parish [more]
Dockyard Glassworks
Glassblowing studio at Royal Naval Dockyard [more]
Bermuda Clayworks
Commercial pottery studio at Dockyard [more]
Somerset MarketPlace
MarketPlace store in Somerset Village [more]
Neptune Cinema
Cinema at Dockyard / Kings Wharf [more]
Bermuda Rum Cake Company
Bakery at Royal Naval Dockyard [more]
Blue Water Divers – Somerset Bridge
Dive centre near Somerset Bridge [more]
Hartley’s Undersea Walk
Helmet diving trips with Greg Hartley [more]
Kings Wharf and Heritage Wharf
The main cruise terminal in Bermuda. [more]
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