Fort Scaur

Fort Scaur was built in the 1870's in fear that the United States would attack the Royal Naval Dockyard. US troops would eventually be stationed here, but as allies during World War II.

Location and What's Nearby

Located toward the center of Somerset Island, Fort Scaur is on the same premises as Scaur Hill Park, and invites local customers and visitors who are lodging on this part of the island and nearby locations. Even if you aren't staying nearby, you should consider dropping by to check out the sights. Somerset Village is a mile (a kilometer and a half) to the north.

If you're time spend at this site has got your stomach stomach growling, there's no need to fret -- there is a numerous supply of dining options within traveling distance. Gloria's Kitchen is a wonderful location to dine at on your way to visiting Fort Scaur, and is the closest restaurant to it. The restaurant is a short ways away, but far-off enough that you might want to arrange for having a particular method of transportation to arrive. Also within a short distance, you'll come across options including Somerset Country Squire Pub & Restaurant and Breezes at Cambridge Beaches where you and your group should eat some Caribbean food and experience the Bermuda culture.

Offerings

Fort Scaur is today part of a park that visitors can explore and walk around. With plenty of picnic tables, open green space, and the interesting cannons, barracks, and bunkers, the area is a great place to spend some time or to have a picnic.

Staying Close

Fort Scaur is located in Somerset Island, which means those staying in this part of Bermuda will be pleased to have easy site access during their time there. There are multitudes of lodgings near this historical site.

Hotels near Fort Scaur Hotel Type Distance Direction The Corals B & B 1.5 mi. (1.0 km) NNE Pompano Beach Club Resort 1.6 mi. (4.2 km) S Cambridge Beaches Resort Resort 1.7 mi. (1.0 km) N Greene's Guest House B & B 2.1 mi. (4.9 km) S

Information

Operating Hours

Fort Scaur is open daily from 10:00am until 4:30pm.

Payment

There is no cost of admission to visit the fort.

Contact Information

Phone Number: (441) 236-5902

Location: Somerset Road, Somerset Island