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Royal Naval Dockyard Historical Tour A fresh approach on ancient history. Join skilled actors as they transport you back in time during a You will be transported back-in-time, as Mr. and Mrs.

Put away your maps, guidebooks and audio tapes and join us for this unique look at The Royal Naval Dockyard where you will learn first-hand about the rich history of the 18th Century naval yard through poignant character re-enactments on this actor guided tour. Thomas Driver lead you on a lively stroll through the paved streets of Dockyard. During your tour, you will have the opportunity to see ke

y historic sites, including the moon gate, Victualling Yard, and Clock Tower, and also hear about the history of the naval base through the points- of-view of several different historical figures. First and foremost, guests will have a chance encounter with Captain Brandreth, a Royal Army Engineer, who shares the history of his personal responsibilities along with the early construction of the site. Once in the Victualling Yard, the group will happen upon Lizzie Tucker, a sharp tounged native who grew up in Somerset and watched the building of Dockyard and the swell of British Military associated with it. Last, but not least, Barnaby, the Cooper, a free man whose father was a slave and taught Barnaby his trade, will teach guests about the art of barrel making and the important role barrels played. You won’t want to miss out on this multi-faceted look at one of Bermuda’s most interesting historical monuments.

04/10/2024

There are no longer Friday performances for the Historical Walking Tour troupe for the remainder of 2024.

Tuesday dates continue @ 9:45am, from the moongate, through November 26th

05/02/2024

The historical walking tour resumes, from the moongate, at 9:45am each Tuesday and Friday morning starting May 7th, ending October 4th.

Enjoy the Historical Walking Tour of Dockyard from April -October in 2024 from 9:45am, starting from the moongate. Learn...
03/01/2024

Enjoy the Historical Walking Tour of Dockyard from April -October in 2024 from 9:45am, starting from the moongate. Learn about life in Dockyard, other architectural features and history. Schedule soon to be announced.

To get the National Museum of Bermuda, you must cross the moat.

Built in the 1820s, the Keep Moat, along with the original drawbridge, were built as a defense for the Dockyard Keep. A Keep is a strong defensive position within a larger defended area and it is the last refuge if the outer fortifications were taken by the enemy.

The original drawbridge was removed around the same time the South Yard was constructed, which was in 1901. The moat itself was the residual lagoon of a cave filled by the sea seeping through the rock. The moat was filled in the late 19th century and was excavated by the Museum in the early 1980s, when the present bridge was built using railings from the old Watford Bridge.

The Keep, Bermuda’s largest fort, was a proud symbol of British naval might, part of a ring of fortifications guarding the Dockyard against attack by land and sea. The fort, with its bastions and ramparts reinforced at intervals by casemated gun emplacements, was designed by the Royal Engineers to defend the channels and approaches to the Dockyard.

Since 1975, the Keep has been transformed from a derelict wasteland to an award-winning cultural and educational institution. The buildings — many of them former ammunition storehouses — have been converted into exhibit, storage, office and event spaces.

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06/08/2023
22/04/2023

Our to-do list for this city is as plentiful as its sunny days.

03/02/2023

The walking tour season starts April 18th with tours on Tuesdays and Friday @ 9:45am from the moongate at the pier.

Captain Brandreth, Lizzie, Barnaby and Driver look forward to greeting you!

21/11/2021
23/09/2021

The Royal Naval Dockyard historical tour has been extended for 9:45am on October 1st, 8th , 15th, 29th and Nov 5th. Starts from the moon gate. Come join the fun with seasoned local actors, outdoors !

16/06/2021

Exciting news! Performances start again: Friday June 18 @ 8:45am starting from the moongate at the pier

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