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Nelson's Dockyard, named after Horatio Nelson, who was stationed here in the 1780s, has been beautifully restored and is still a working marina, with the old stone and timber buildings now housing a museum, restaurants, bakeries and hotels. Together with the fortifications around it, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.\r\n\r\nNext door, Falmouth Harbour is one of the Caribbean's great yachting centres, with superyachts lined up in the marinas. The hills above are covered in old forts and gun batteries, with Shirley Heights, a restored lookout and military complex, at the top. Every Sunday afternoon, it hosts a party with steelpan, then reggae, and one of the best sunset views in the Caribbean.\r\n\r\nGive English Harbour two or three days. It is the most atmospheric part of Antigua to stay in, with good beaches and hikes close by, and Half Moon Bay and Devil's Bridge within half an hour. 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Entry to the national park is paid at the gate.\r\n\r\nGo up to Shirley Heights for the view over English and Falmouth Harbours. On Sundays the lookout hosts a barbecue with a steel band from late afternoon, followed by reggae and dancing after sunset. Arrive before sunset and book a taxi back.\r\n\r\nHike the trails around the harbour: the Middle Ground trail from Galleon Beach climbs to Shirley Heights with views all the way, and the Pillars of Hercules are rock columns carved by the sea at the harbour mouth, reached at low tide. Pigeon Point and Galleon Beach are the closest beaches. Further east, Half Moon Bay is one of the finest beaches on the island, and Devil's Bridge is a natural limestone arch pounded by the Atlantic.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"Nelson's Dockyard | A working Georgian naval dockyard\r\nShirley Heights | The Sunday sunset party\r\nMiddle Ground trail | A hike with harbour views\r\nHalf Moon Bay | One of the island's best beaches","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in English Harbour","hw_hub_city_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_city_free_body":"Beaches in Antigua are public and free, including Pigeon Point and Galleon Beach. The hiking trails around the harbour, such as the Middle Ground trail and the walk to the Pillars of Hercules, are free.\r\n\r\nWalking around Falmouth Harbour to see the superyachts costs nothing.\r\n\r\nNelson's Dockyard and Shirley Heights are inside the national park, which charges an entry fee.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Beaches | Pigeon Point and Galleon Beach\r\nHikes | Middle Ground and the Pillars of Hercules\r\nFalmouth Harbour | Superyachts on show\r\nSunsets | From the beaches","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in English Harbour","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_city_food_body":"English Harbour and Falmouth have some of the island's best restaurants, mostly aimed at yacht crews and visitors, with fresh fish, lobster and international food at high prices.\r\n\r\nFor cheaper food, look for roti and local plates at roadside stands and small bars in the villages nearby, and the bakery in the dockyard. At Shirley Heights on Sundays, the barbecue serves grilled chicken, ribs and fish.\r\n\r\nTry rum punch and English Harbour rum, made on the island.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Fresh fish and lobster | In the harbour restaurants\r\nRoti | From roadside stands\r\nShirley Heights barbecue | On Sundays\r\nRum punch | With local rum","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for English Harbour","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Sunday at Shirley Heights is the biggest night of the week on the island, with steelpan, reggae and dancing at the lookout.\r\n\r\nDuring the week, bars around the dockyard and Falmouth Harbour are lively, especially in the sailing season, when yacht crews come ashore.\r\n\r\nRoads are dark and winding, so take taxis at night.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Shirley Heights | Sunday steelpan and reggae\r\nHarbour bars | Busy with yacht crews\r\nSailing season | The liveliest time\r\nGetting home | Taxis at night","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for English Harbour","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"English Harbour and Falmouth are walkable. Buses run to and from St John's West Bus Station in around 45 minutes, but stop in the early evening and barely run on Sundays.\r\n\r\nTaxis have government-set fares; agree the price first. A taxi from the airport takes around 30 to 40 minutes.\r\n\r\nA hire car is the easiest way to reach Half Moon Bay, Devil's Bridge and the beaches on the south and east coasts.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"To St John's | Bus, about 45 minutes\r\nTaxis | Set fares. Agree first\r\nFrom the airport | About 30\u201340 minutes\r\nCar hire | For the east coast","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for English Harbour","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What English Harbour costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"English Harbour is one of the most expensive parts of Antigua, especially in the sailing season. Guesthouse rooms and small apartments start around \u20ac50 to \u20ac90 a night, more in April.\r\n\r\nRestaurants are expensive, so look for roadside food and self-catering. National park entry and the Sunday party at Shirley Heights are the main fixed costs.\r\n\r\nThe currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, and US dollars are widely accepted.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Guesthouse | From around \u20ac50\u201390\r\nRestaurants | Expensive\r\nNational park | Entry fee for the dockyard\r\nSailing Week | Highest prices","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for English Harbour","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"English Harbour is safe. Take normal care with belongings on beaches and in cars.\r\n\r\nThe hiking trails are steep and hot, so carry water, wear good shoes and start early. Check the tide before walking to the Pillars of Hercules.\r\n\r\nRoads are narrow and dark at night. Take a taxi to and from Shirley Heights. Hurricane season runs from June to November. In an emergency, call 911 or 999.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Emergency | 911 or 999\r\nHikes | Water, shoes, early starts\r\nRoads | Dark at night. Take taxis\r\nHurricanes | June to November","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for English Harbour","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Worth leaving the harbour for","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"The east coast, plantations and the capital.","hw_hub_city_trips":"St John's | About 45 minutes | Bus or taxi | The capital, its museum and market. |  | 1307757","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from English Harbour","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"December to April is the dry season and the sailing season, sunny, breezy and busy. Antigua Sailing Week, in late April and early May, is the busiest week. 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Go before sunset and book a taxi back.\r\nHow do I get to English Harbour? | By bus from St John's, around 45 minutes, or by taxi from the airport, around 30 to 40 minutes.\r\nIs English Harbour a good base? | Yes, it is the most atmospheric part of Antigua, close to beaches and hikes.\r\nCan I hike to Shirley Heights? | Yes, on the Middle Ground trail from Galleon Beach. Start early and carry water.\r\nWhen is Antigua Sailing Week? | In late April and early May. It is the busiest and most expensive time.\r\nIs English Harbour expensive? | Yes, especially in the sailing season. Look for roadside food and self-catering.","hw_hub_city_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_city_cta_body":"Planning a Caribbean trip? 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