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Shirley Heights


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 76 attractions in Antigua
Traveler Description: Hills overlooking the Dockyard on the east, named after the governor who built the fortifications.
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Attraction type: Lookout, Historic site
Address: Nelson's Dockyard National Park
Antigua
Tel: 268 460-1785

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3 of 5 stars
oldtimekopite   9 contributions
Suffolk
Nov 12, 2009

Yes the views nice and if you want two hours of steel drums followed by an average covers rock band then go on a Sunday night, but eat first, $9,50 for a small cheese burger ! $8 to get in if you were not a Virgin holidays guest. more

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5 of 5 stars
linz2661   3 contributions
Baltimore, MD
Aug 3, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is the place to be on Sunday afternoons. Your hotel usually has a taxi/van that will take you to and back from Shirley heights. Just to give you an estimate: we had a party of 9 and were staying at the Jolly Beach resort. It was $22 pp round trip. Yes, it was kinda steep but worth it! Get... more

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5 of 5 stars
ArnFamily   4 contributions
Tenn
Jul 1, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Took a taxi from Sandals to Shirley Heights - nice views, especially if you walk down a few of the trails. Didn't try the food, as we had eaten a late lunch at the resort. Wish I'd worn shorts rather than a sundress - no seats to speak of, so we sat on the ground to enjoy the music, etc.... more

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4 of 5 stars
OJ07   7 contributions
New York City, New York
Jun 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Shirley Heights is very picturesque and on Sunday's starting at 4pm they have a party with steel drum music and local arts and crafts for sale i.e. mini steel drums, beaded jewellery. Head there early as tourist crowds start pouring in to get a good seat under a nice cabana. The local food on offer is good value and drinks... more

fantastic
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5 of 5 stars
amandabown   2 contributions
leicester
Apr 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Shirley heights was an amazing night the steel band fantastic, food was delicious,panoramic views beautiful, atmosphere was amazing i would recommend this to anyone visiting Antigua Sunday night, watch the sun go down with a wadadli beer listening to the steel band was possibly one of the best holiday experiences ive had... more

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3 of 5 stars
cart-tart   5 contributions
sunderland, uk
Jan 11, 2008
7/8 found this review helpful

Visited Shirley Heights on 16th Dec 07 after hearing rave reviews. It was our last night in Antigua and we had enjoyed a fantastic holiday and were looking forward to a great last night. Our taxi dropped us off there about 4.30 and the place was already was quite busy. Half an hour taxi ride for us - we stayed... more

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5 of 5 stars
debbiehucker2736   1 contribution
London, United Kingdom
Dec 23, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

debbie ,london ,antigua nov 2007.You must go ,it was the most amazing place ever .the party atmosphere was electric.The views were amazing .when you go make sure you wear flat shoes as the floor is quiet uneven,and watch out for goat droppings. more

Fab night!
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5 of 5 stars
lpeach   1 contribution
lpeach
Nov 21, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We were told that an evening at Shirley Heights was good.... it was fantastic! Every Sunday evening you can enjoy beautiful views, the steel band are more than excellent and the food is delicious. I would recommend getting there early so that you can get a seat, when the cruise passengers arrive on their coaches, it gets really packed! It... more

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2 of 5 stars
Chilledtothebone   46 contributions
Southern England
May 10, 2007
6/9 found this review helpful

Not what we'd expected, our mini bus was one of the last to arrive or so it seems because the place was crowded and there was nowhere to sit when we arrived. Good band, good food and an amazing view of the sun going down but after an hour we wanted to leave. Everyone on our minibus felt the same.... more

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5 of 5 stars
NJ1982   10 contributions
Scotland
Feb 18, 2007
11/12 found this review helpful

This had got to be possibly the best night of our lives, we went to Antigua for our honeymoon and heard good things about Shirley Heights so we just had to check it out for ourselves. We had an amazing view of the sunset, the steel band was excellent and the food was brill! To top it off there was... more

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Nelson's Dockyard National Park, Antigua
Tel: 268 460-1785