Paget Parish offers several distinct reasons to visit when planning a trip to Bermuda: botanical gardens, mangrove observation, and the public section of Elbow Beach. The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is located in the Bermuda Botanical Gardens. Mangroves and gardens are also part of the local view of nature and the landscape in Waterville.
Botanical Gardens and Culture
The Bermuda Botanical Gardens include open lawns and formal gardens, a cactus house, a kitchen garden, a playground, and 18th-century Camden House. This means open and landscaped garden areas sit alongside individual facilities and a historic house. Visitors interested in gardens or Bermuda's history will find a range of points of interest here. The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is also located in the Gardens.
In April, the Gardens are a visitor destination during the annual Annual Agricultural Exhibition. If your trip falls during this period, check the event dates for your travel year before planning your days.
Mangroves and Gardens in Waterville
Waterville Park is one of the island's most easily accessible places to observe mangroves and the diverse wildlife of this habitat. In Waterville, visitors can also see the Bermuda Rose Society display garden, the Mary-Jean Mitchell Green Memorial Garden, and the Gazebo. This means the focus here is on both observing a mangrove habitat and visiting named garden areas. This distinguishes it from the formal grounds of the Bermuda Botanical Gardens and makes choosing between a garden visit and nature observation a practical matter of personal interest.
Elbow Beach and Water Activities
Elbow Beach has a public beach section. Swimming, snorkeling, and shore diving are activities to enjoy there. This gives the beach a different focus from the gardens and mangrove observation. If you include several interests in your travel plans, you can treat beach time and visits to the gardens or Waterville as different ways to spend the day.
Choosing Hotels in Paget Parish
Next, compare the location of each accommodation with your planned visits and check offers for your travel dates. This way, your choice is guided by your itinerary and not just by the name of the search area.
Bermuda in the Wider Travel Itinerary
Elsewhere in Bermuda, the Railway Trail is another option for walking. Of the railway's original 22 miles, 18 miles are publicly accessible as the Railway Trail. The trail is divided into nine sections, each 1 to 3Âľ miles long, that pass through Bermuda's Parishes. The section lengths make it easier to plan a walk; check the route for your chosen section before setting out.
For another way to get around Bermuda, public bus route 7 runs between Hamilton and Horseshoe Bay Beach. Check the route and current service details before travelling. This information provides a wider view of the island; Paget Parish's main draws remain the gardens, mangrove observation, and the public section of Elbow Beach.
Discover more destinations: Mount Pleasant, Southampton Parish, Pembroke Parish, Saint George's, Sandys Parish
For the broader travel overview: Bermuda.
