Jamestown

#16 among destinations in Saint Helena

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Jamestown is the capital city of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, located on the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is also the historic main settlement of the island and is on its north-western coast. Before the development of the port at Rupert's Bay, it was the island's only port and the centre of the island's road and communications network. It was founded when colonists from the English East India Company settled on the island in 1659 and was briefly occupied by the Dutch East India Company in 1673 before being recaptured. Many of the buildings built by the East India Company in the 18th century survive and give the town its distinctive Georgian flavour. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~640 ppl (2019)Area: 1.39 mi²Coordinates: 15°55'28"S, 5°43'5"W

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Jamestown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Saint Helena, High Knoll Fort, Longwood House, Saint Paul's Cathedral.

~300 ftSW
Museum
Museum of Saint Helena
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jamestown, the Museum of Saint Helena offers a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of the island's history. This quaint museum, located on the remote South Atlantic island of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, is a treasure...
1.3 miS
Concentration camp
High Knoll Fort
35 min walk • High Knoll Fort is a redoubt-style fort of the English East India Company on Saint Helena, an island and British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.
2.9 miSE
Museum
Longwood House
75 min walk • Longwood House is a mansion in St. Helena and the final residence of Napoleon Bonaparte, the former Emperor of the French, during his exile on the island of Saint Helena, from 10 December 1815 until his death on 5 May 1821.
2.2 miS
Church
Saint Paul's Cathedral
58 min walk • Saint Paul's Cathedral is a cathedral church on the island of St Helena and is part of the Diocese of St Helena. It is located approximately 2 miles south of Jamestown in the district of St Paul's.
1.4 miSE
Palace
Briars
37 min walk • Briars is the name of the small pavilion in which Napoleon Bonaparte stayed for the first few weeks of his exile on Saint Helena in late 1815 before being moved to Longwood House.
3 miSE
Volcano
Diana's Peak
77 min walk • Diana's Peak is the highest point, at 818 metres, on the island of Saint Helena, a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is of volcanic origin.
2.9 miSE
Church
Saint Matthew
74 min walk • Saint Matthew is a church on the island of Saint Helena and is part of the Diocese of St Helena. It is situated in Hutt's Gate in the Longwood district. The church opened in 1862. It is designated as a Grade II listed building. The church was reportedly in a state of disrepair during World War I and was completely rebuilt after.
4.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Prosperous Bay Plain
125 min walk • Prosperous Bay Plain is an area on the eastern coast of Saint Helena, a British island territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is the site of the new Saint Helena Airport, and is notable for its high invertebrate biodiversity.
3.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
North-east Saint Helena Important Bird Area
98 min walk • The North-east Saint Helena Important Bird Area is a 48 km² tract of land covering about 39% of the island of Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.
4.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
South-west Saint Helena Important Bird Area
117 min walk • The South-west Saint Helena Important Bird Area is a 45 km² tract of land covering about 37% of the island of Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.
1.8 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Francis Plain Playing Field
46 min walk • Francis Plain Playing Field is a multi-use stadium in Francis Plain, Saint Helena. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 2,000 and was built in 1970.