What hotels are near Fort Shirley?

Hotels near Fort Shirley: (0.83 km) InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa (4.17 km) Secret Bay (3.42 km) The Champs, Hotel, Restaurant & Bar (2.42 km) Manicou River (14.08 km) Wanderlust Caribbean Adventure Travel Boutique Hotel View all hotels near Fort Shirley on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Fort Shirley?

Restaurants near Fort Shirley: (0.64 km) Madiba Beach Cafe (0.49 km) The Purple Turtle (0.76 km) Smithy's (13.75 km) POZ Restaurant & Bar at Calibishie Gardens (1.21 km) IRIE LAGOON Cafe View all restaurants near Fort Shirley on Tripadvisor

Fort Shirley (Dominica) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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This English colonial fort is among the ruins found at the Cabrits Historical and Marine Park, which preserves remnants of the islands tumultuous history.

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T-SGlobetrotters

Preston, UK2,863 contributions

Restored garrison is worth a visit

Apr 2023 • Couples

Access to the Fort is gained through Cabrits national park. A weekly pass costing US$12 or EC$32.05 (cash only) is more economical if planning to visit other national parks in the country. Several buildings have been restored and there are also a couple of basic museums on site giving information on the forts history and wider information on the flora and fauna of the area although it has to be said that many of the displays have been better days. There are good views of the surrounding area from the gun battery locations.

Written 5 May 2023

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funkdoctor8

Florida186 contributions

Incredible views

Sep 2022

The views there are incredible. small restaurant, bar food. lots of trails. bring water and sunscreen. worth the trip if you are on the north of the island

Written 17 September 2022

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bakerofgoods

Massachusetts56 contributions

Skip it unless you have lots of time on the island

Jan 2022 • Couples

We spent 11 days in Dominica and this was probably the least worthwhile thing we did. Perhaps if we had hired a guide, but there were none there. We did a little birding in the big area before entering.
We hiked up the west trail and that was a mistake. It was overgrown and led to a cannon with absolutely no view. Probably the trees have grown up and obscured it. There is far more interesting and beautiful hiking on the island.
There is some signage but definitely needs some attention.
We needed proof of vaccination to enter.

Written 21 January 2022

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Julietravelsalot

Plainview, MN100 contributions

Historic Fort Shirley, Dominica

Dec 2021 • Couples

This is an historic fort with some hiking trails. There are some buildings that you can walk around and in, and some mowed walking trails. A beautiful view of the bay down below. It was a nice time.

Written 10 December 2021

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Eli

10 contributions

Worth the walk

Jan 2020

Great views of the coast below. Well manicured area and well preserved fort. Needs more signage and more detail for the history of the place.

Written 21 January 2020

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JenniferSpencer

Annapolis, MD71 contributions

Bit of a hike but a good fort restoration - great view

Jan 2019 • Couples

It's a bit of a steep hike but the fort up top is nicely restored with several signs for a self-guided tour. There are some beautiful trees on site as well. The view from the fort of the harbor below is just gorgeous, too. Seventeen cannon are at the top, and the buildings are now in good condition. There is also a discovery center at the bottom of the hill with some historical information and discussion of the Battle of the Saints.

Written 13 January 2019

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Retromobile

Haversham, UK96 contributions

Magnificent views of the Portsmouth Area

Nov 2018 • Couples

There is a concreted walk way for most of the walk up to Fort Shirley, which is quite steep in places, so take your time making it to the fort.
Some interesting artefacts, but its the views you walk uphill for - they are lovely.

Written 24 November 2018

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AbandonedExplorer

Dominica30 contributions

Simply Beautiful

Oct 2018 • Friends

Amazing, just beautiful. Went to celebrate a birthday, and must say I will return. The view over the ocean is simple breath taking.

Written 21 November 2018

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JLC-mtl2015

Montreal, Canada372 contributions

Historical site in a beautiful location

Aug 2018 • Family

Fort Shirley is part of the Cabrits National Park in the north of Dominica near Portsmouth. It was the most important historic site we visited on this island.

The Officer’s Quarters seems to also serve for receptions. I particularly likes the paintings on the second floor.

Walking trails can lead you to different areas of the park. Since it was the end of the day we did not venture too far.

I think that a guided tour would have helped to understand better this place.

Written 9 October 2018

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Ricardo B

Miami, FL2,968 contributions

Interesting colonial fort

Aug 2018 • Friends

This is one of the only 4 well preserved British colonial fort in the Caribbean and it is situated in a very nice national park surrounded by nice hikes. The fort is well restored with very good views. A good frisky walk and a good lesson in history

Written 15 August 2018

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