Events and Attractions

Events and attractions

Events and Attractions:

The multi-island nation of Antigua & Barbuda boasts the highest per capita endowment of West Indian cricket icons in the region. As the current Headquarters of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Antigua regularly hosts international touring teams and regional preparatory camps, utilizing the two world-class international cricket venues - Coolidge Cricket Grounds and the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, as well as CWI meetings and several cricket related corporate events

Antigua and Barbuda’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nelson’s Dockyard, is undoubtedly the jewel in the country’s crown. Named after Admiral Horatio Nelson, the Dockyard is now the backdrop to some of the islands’ most iconic events like the Antigua Sailing Week, and the only continuously working Georgian Dockyard in the world. The recently restored Clarence House, which started life as the residence of the Commissioner of the Dockyard, takes pride of place in this UNESCO site. Built in the 17th Century, Betty’s Hope Plantation lays testament to the islands’ sugar industry and helps to chronicle its history of slavery. With one of the windmills now painstakingly restored, the site stakes the claim of being one of the few working sugar mills in the Caribbean.

Fort James, St. John’s Cathedral and the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda are also historic treasure troves located in the Capital City St. John’s, as is Devils Bridge- Antigua’s Natural Wonder located on the rugged Atlantic Coast. Wallings Reservoir was completed in 1900. It has a lovely picnic area and is the starting point for many hikes into the rainforest.

Goatland is an eco-friendly goat farm situated on the site of an old sugarcane plantation in Mathis Pond Road, nestled between Swetes and Matthews villages in the central part of Antigua. Antigua has a vibrant sport fishing community. With several tournaments a year and fishing charter companies, there are excellent fishing grounds to be experienced by both seasoned sport fishing enthusiasts and novices.

Barbuda possesses the best beaches in the Caribbean. Visitors can also experience the world-famous Frigate Bird Sanctuary at the Codrington Lagoon, take advantage of sailing offerings in its pristine waters, and partake in the culinary delight of the freshly caught Lobsters.

In addition to Antigua Sailing Week the following events are also popular with visitors:

Antigua Charter Yacht Show;
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta;
Super Yacht Challenge;
Helicopter Tours including to neighbouring Montserrat, home to the active Soufriere Hills Volcano;
Annual Carnival from the end of July to the first Tuesday in August;
Independence Celebrations leading up to the November 1^st Independence Day; and
Hiking along trails in the Nelson’s Dockyard National Park as well as elsewhere in Antigua and Barbuda.

#9 Factory Road, St John’s, Antigua, W.I.
P.O. Box 80, Sagicor Financial Center

Phone: +1 (268) 481-1000
Fax: +1 (268) 481-1020