Government House, Port Harcourt

#6 among attractions in Port Harcourt

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The Government House, also known as Brick House or Governor's House, is located at Old GRA, Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria. It is the official residence of the Rivers State chief executive, the head of government, and the home to the governors of Rivers State and their families. It serves as the venue for the Governor's official business, as well as the many high-level government conferences, receptions, and functions hosted by the occupant. ()

Coordinates: 4°46'31"N, 7°0'53"E

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Port Harcourt Nigeria

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Government House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Port Harcourt Golf Club, Silverbird Cinema, Port of Port Harcourt, Isaac Boro Park.

0.6 miN
Golf
Port Harcourt Golf Club, Port Harcourt
15 min walk • The Port Harcourt Golf Club is a public golf club established in 1928. It is one of oldest golf clubs in Nigeria with an 18-hole, par 70, 5,968 yard course. It was designed by Thomas Collins. The golf club is located at 31A Forces Avenue, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Silverbird Cinema, Port Harcourt
24 min walk • Silverbird Cinema is a movie theater in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, located at former Obi Wali Cultural Centre, Abonnema Wharf Road. It was opened in April 2009 and is owned and operated by Silverbird Group.
0.8 miSW
Harbor
Port of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
21 min walk • The Port of Port Harcourt also called PH Port, is a port complex located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The Port first opened in 1913 and can cater to virtually all types of cargo.
1.1 miNW
Park
Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt
28 min walk • Isaac Boro Park is a public park and outdoor recreation area located along the Old GRA neighborhood of Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt. The park is named after Isaac Boro, who was one of the pioneers of minority rights activism in Nigeria. The geographical coordinates of the park are: 4°47'16"N, 7°0'19"E.
1.2 miSE
Cemetery
Port Harcourt Cemetery, Port Harcourt
31 min walk • Port Harcourt Cemetery is a city-owned and operated public cemetery located along Aggrey Road in the Old Township district of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
0.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Old GRA, Port Harcourt
12 min walk • The Old Government Reserved Area is a neighborhood of the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State in Nigeria. It was primarily inhabited by European settlers during colonial times and was then referred to as the European quarters.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Aggrey Road, Port Harcourt
29 min walk • Aggrey Road is a major east-west arterial road located within the Old Township district in South Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria.
0.8 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Sharks Stadium, Port Harcourt
22 min walk • Sharks Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Part of the Alfred Diete-Spiff Rivers State sports complex, it is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Sharks F.C. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 people.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Government House?

Nearby attractions include Old GRA, Port Harcourt (12 min walk), Port of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt (21 min walk), Silverbird Cinema, Port Harcourt (24 min walk).

How to get to Government House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Government House:

Train

Azikiwe Station (7 min walk)
Sharks Park Station (19 min walk)