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Before you go
Your trip to Flatts Village.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Flatts Village – Hamilton Destination Harrington Sound and the caves Capital
How to get there
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L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) St. George's · 10 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Hamilton by bus along North Shore Road or by taxi. Buses bound for St. George's pass through the village. L.F. Wade Airport is about 10 km away.
How many days
Half a day for the aquarium and the village; a full day including Spittal Pond, John Smith's Bay and Verdmont.
When to go
All year. May to October for swimming at John Smith's Bay; October to March for the birds at Spittal Pond.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Buses run through the village and along South Road, near Spittal Pond and John Smith's Bay. Scooters and small cars help fit everything into one day.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Flatts Village
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Morning
Aquarium, Museum and Zoo
Visit Flatts’ aquarium and zoo and watch the tide run under the canal bridge.
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Afternoon
Spittal Pond and John Smith's Bay
Walk the Spittal Pond trail and finish the day at John Smith's Bay.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Flatts Village?
Visit the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo and see the tidal current in the channel. Nearby are Spittal Pond, John Smith's Bay and Verdmont.
How to get from Hamilton to Flatts Village?
By bus along North Shore Road or by taxi; the trip is short.
Is Flatts Village a good base?
If you want to stay between Hamilton and St. George's, near the airport and the caves, yes. The village is small and quiet.
Can you swim in the Flatts channel?
Not recommended: the tidal current in the channel is strong. For swimming, prefer Shelly Bay or John Smith's Bay.