Southampton Parish

Southampton Parish is in Bermuda.

Understand

At the southwest of the island chain, it occupies all of the western part of the main island, except for the westernmost tip.

Get in

• Sea Express, ☎ [phone]. ferry service 
  • Green route - to Southampton Parish (Rockaway) from Hamilton and Sandys Parish (Watford Bridge, Cavello Bay)

Get around

See

• 🌍 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, St Anne's Road. One of the oldest cast iron structures in the world. First lit on May 1, 1846. You can climb its 180 steps to the observation deck surrounding the lamp, which offers spectacular views of the island and the waters around. There is a Tea Room at its base offering drinks and light fare. (updated Sep 2018)
• 🌍 Whale Bay Battery. Defensive remains 

Do

• 🌍 Bermuda Golf Academy and Driving Range, 12 Industrial Park Road (Middle Road), ☎ [phone]. 
• 🌍 Horseshoe Bay Beach. Beautiful pink sand beach bordered by rocky areas suitable for snorkeling. Probably the most photographed (and most popular) Bermudian beach. Be aware that it may be crowded with cruise ship tourists, whose number one stop is often this beach. The surf can get rough at times here. There are bathroom facilities, beach rentals, and food concessions. Lifeguards in summer. Be sure to look for the impressive sea caves and tunnels. (updated Oct 2018)
• 🌍 Port Royal Golf Course, ☎ [phone]. (updated Sep 2018)
• 🌍 Turtle Hill Golf Course (Fairmount Southampton Princess), ☎ [phone]. 

Buy

Eat

• 🌍 Gulfstream, 117 South Road (opposite Horseshoe Beach), ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Italian restaurant. 

Drink

• 🌍 Rum Bum Beach Bar and Grill, Horseshoe Bay Beach, ☎ [phone]. (updated Oct 2018)

Sleep

• 🌍 Fairmont Southampton Hotel, 101 South Shore Rd, ☎ [phone]. 
• 🌍 The Reefs Resort and Club, 56 South Shore, ☎ [phone], toll-free: [phone]. (updated Sep 2018)

Go next

• Sandys Parish is to the northwest.
• Warwick Parish is to the northeast.