Royal Naval Dockyard & the West End
Royal Naval Dockyard
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Explore Bermuda’s rich maritime history at the Royal Naval Dockyard. A lively port for cruise ships, this major attraction is home to artists, artisans and the Bermuda National Museum. A British Royal Navy stronghold for more than 150 years, this 19th-century fort once kept guard over the West End. Nearby, at the historic Clocktower Mall, you can shop local boutiques for jewellery, swimwear, crafts and more. Sample the famous cakes at Bermuda Rum Cake Company, watch glassblowers at work and meet with local artists at the Bermuda Arts Centre. There is an endless list of activities, from bike rentals, snorkelling cruises, miniature golf and deep-water dolphin encounters.
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Dockyard Historical Reenactment Actors Meet & Greet
Royal Naval Dockyard
Meet, greet and take photos with our dressed in time actors at the moongate on the cruise ship pier every Monday...
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Dockyard Historical Reenactment & Walking Tour
Royal Naval Dockyard
Watch history come alive during this interactive, fun, and educational historical skit depicting life in the Royal...
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