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Before you go
Your trip to Somerset Village.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Somerset Village – Sandys Destination Royal Naval Dockyard and Sandys Capital
How to get there
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L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) St. George's · 34 km
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Watford Bridge Ferry Stop 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By bus along the main road between Hamilton and the Dockyard, which passes through the village. The green-line ferry stops at Watford Bridge and Cavello Bay, nearby. From the Dockyard it’s a short bus or taxi ride.
How many days
One day for the village, the bridge, Fort Scaur and a beach. Those looking to relax may stay several days around the bays.
When to go
May to October for the beaches of Somerset Long Bay and Mangrove Bay. In winter, the trails of Hog Bay Park and the view from Fort Scaur are more pleasant in the cooler air.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No, but it helps. Buses run along the main road; for Hog Bay Park and the more secluded bays, a scooter or small electric car gives more freedom.
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 Somerset Village
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Morning
Somerset drawbridge and Fort Scaur
See the Somerset drawbridge and climb Fort Scaur for the view over the Great Sound.
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Afternoon
Somerset Long Bay
Spend the afternoon in the calm water of Somerset Long Bay and return to Somerset Village at the end of the day.
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 Somerset, Bermuda?
See the Somerset drawbridge, climb Fort Scaur, swim at Somerset Long Bay and walk in Hog Bay Park.
How to get from the Dockyard to Somerset Village?
By bus along the main road or by taxi; it’s only a few kilometers. The green-line ferry also stops at Watford Bridge.
Is Somerset a good base in Bermuda?
For those who want peace and beach, yes. For getting around the island, the town of Hamilton is more central.
Does Somerset Village have a beach?
The village is on Mangrove Bay, with a small beach. The largest beach in the west, Somerset Long Bay, is a few minutes away.