Fort Frederick

Top choice in Grenada Island


Constructed by the French in 1779, Fort Frederick was soon used – paradoxically – by the British in defense against the French, although it never fired a cannon in anger. It’s the island’s best-preserved fort, and offers striking panoramic views. There are a couple of short tunnels at the base – bring a torch as there is no lighting down there. The fort is atop Richmond Hill, 1¼ miles east of St George’s on the road to St Paul’s.

Nearby Fort Matthew, just 150m away, is not quite as spectacular but is also worth a visit.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Grenada Island attractions

1. Carenage

1.04 MILES

A scenic inlet, the Carenage is a great place for a stroll along the water’s edge, taking in the colorful fishing boats and the bustle of supplies being…

2. National Library

1.12 MILES

The poor old national library was once a lovely building but shoddy renovations and now neglect have left it in a dire state. If you look past the broken…

3. St George’s Anglican Church

1.14 MILES

Erected in 1825, St George’s is topped by a squat four-sided clock tower that serves as the town's timepiece, and which didn't cease to work when the…

4. Grenada National Museum

1.14 MILES

Staffed by enthusiastic members, this museum has displays that are a little haphazard. It is mostly dedicated to the original indigenous inhabitants of…

5. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

1.17 MILES

Sitting pretty at the top of the capital’s hill, St George’s Roman Catholic cathedral provides a great vantage point over the town. Though Hurricane Ivan…

6. Fort George

1.19 MILES

Grenada’s oldest fort was established by the French in 1705 and it's the centerpiece of the St George’s skyline. You can climb to the top to see the…

7. Sendall Tunnel

1.21 MILES

Monckton St leads to the historic Sendall Tunnel, a narrow 340-ft passageway built in 1894 that burrows through the hill to reach Bruce St and the rest of…

8. St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

1.21 MILES

Immediately north of Fort George, St Andrew’s fared worst of all the town’s churches in Hurricane Ivan. There isn’t much left except the front wall and…