• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Bermuda 4u

A comprehensive guide to the most beautiful island in the world

  • Essential
    • Immigration
      • Embassies and Consulates
      • Customs Regulations
    • Tourist Information
      • Crime and Dangers
    • Climate
      • Temperature
      • Water Temperature
    • Money
      • Taxes and Tipping
  • Hotels
  • Transport
    • Scooters
    • Taxis
    • Buses
      • Fares
      • Routes
      • Schedule
    • Ferries
      • Ferry Schedule
  • Attractions
  • Activities
  • Eat & Drink
  • Events
  • Weddings
    • Legal Requirements
    • Wedding Locations
    • Wedding Photography
    • Wedding Planners
  • Cruise
  • Directory
  • Maps
    • Royal Naval Dockyard
    • City of Hamilton
    • Town of St George
Bermuda 4u > Attractions > Parks, Gardens & Nature Reserves

Parks, Gardens & Nature Reserves

With a sub-tropical climate Bermuda’s parks and gardens explode with vibrant colours throughout the year. Bodies and organisations such as the Department of Parks, the Bermuda National Trust, and the Corporation of Hamilton have worked tirelessly to create open spaces that can be enjoyed by all. Their dedication has resulted in a variety of beautiful parks and nature reserves throughout the island.

Hamilton is the capital and has a great selection of urban parks. Queen Elizabeth Park is one of the best. The city centre oasis boasts some wonderful works of public art and fantastic floral displays. Barr’s Bay Park is a small waterfront park while Victoria Park is the setting for afternoon concerts in the summer.

The Bermuda National Trust works tirelessly to protect they island’s natural and cultural heritage. They have a number of parks and gardens in their care. Spittal Pond in Smith’s Parish is the largest. This coastal nature reserve covers more than 60 acres and is a magnet for migratory birds. It also boasts some unique geological formations and some historically significant sights. Other properties under the care of the BNT include Paget Marsh Nature Reserve and the delightful gardens at Verdmont and Waterville.

The Bermuda Botanical Gardens is the largest formal park on the island. Situated just outside Hamilton, it’s a great place to come to see and learn about the island’s varied flora. The park is also home to the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art and Camden, the official residence of the Premier.

Several of the island’s historic forts have wonderful settings with plenty of green spaces. At Fort Hamilton and Fort Scaur you can enjoy panoramic views of the island.

The longest walking trail in Bermuda isn’t found in a public park but along the former route of the island’s railway system. The Bermuda Railway Trail runs from Sandys Parish to St George and offers an excellent way to explore the island.

View of the park at Scaur Hill Fort showing gardens and lawn

Name

Type

Details

Admiralty House Park & Clarence Cove

Beach, Free, Park

Once the home of admirals of the Royal Navy. Now a beautiful park with a small beach. Close to Hamilton.

Albuoy’s Point and Point Pleasant Park

Free, Park

Pick up point for many of Bermuda’s water tour operators. Next to Hamilton Ferry Terminal.

Arboretum

Free, Park

Park with collection of trees and shrubs from around the world.

Astwood Cove & Park

Beach, Free, Park

Secluded beach overlooked by a park. Popular location for outdoor wedding ceremonies.

Barr’s Bay Park

Free, Historic, Park

Small park overlooking Hamilton Harbour. In 1835 slaves from the Enterprise ship were landed here and freed.

Bermuda Botanical Gardens

Free, Park

36 acres of trees, flowers and shrubs.

Blue Hole Park

Free, Park

12 acre nature reserve near the Grotto Bay Beach Resort.

Church Bay

Beach, Free, Park

One of the best beaches on the island for snorkelling.

Devonshire Bay Park

Beach, Free, Park

Small park with beach.

Fort Hamilton

Fort, Free, Historic, Park

Historic fort offering fantastic views of Hamilton Harbour.

Fort Scaur

Fort, Free, Historic, Park

The ramparts here offer spectacular views of Ely’s Harbour and the Great Sound.

Hog Bay Park

Beach, Free, Park

Large, wild park popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and birdwatchers. Includes a beach with good snorkelling opportunities.

Paget Marsh Nature Reserve

Free, Park

View the island’s interior as it appeared to the first colonists.

Palm Grove Gardens

Free, Park

Home to a variety of palms.

Queen Elizabeth Park

Free, Park

Once the garden of William Perot, Bermuda’s first postmaster.

Railway Trail

Free, Historic, Park

Trail following the route of the old railroad.

Shelly Bay Beach

Beach, Free, Park

Named after Henry Shelly, one of the crew of Sir George Somers’ wrecked ship, the Sea Venture.

Somerset Long Bay

Beach, Free, Park

Long sandy white beach.

Spittal Pond Nature Reserve

Free, Park

The largest and most easily reached nature reserve in Bermuda.

Victoria Park

Free, Park

The setting for free summer concerts.

Warwick Pond

Free, Park

One of the island's hidden gems.

Reader Interactions

Primary Sidebar

Related Content

Bermuda Beaches

Bermuda Flowers

Flora and Fauna

Bermuda, with its abundant and varied flora, is a horticultural paradise. The whole island has the appearance of a carefully tended garden.

Palm Grove Gardens in Bermuda

Palm Grove Gardens

Beautiful private garden open to the public on weekdays.

Railway Trail, Bermuda

Railway Trail

Search

Footer

Bermuda 4u

  • Contact
  • Free Advertising
  • News
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Report an Error
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy

Social Networks

  • Facebook
  • Google+

Design Credits

  • Icons

Copyright © 2019

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more