Top Things to do in St Helena Island
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Things to do in St Helena Island, St Helena Island: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in St Helena Island, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha including The Peaks, Longwood House, Plantation House, Jacob's Ladder, Napoleon's Tomb, High Knoll Fort, Saint James' Church.
1. The Peaks
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Mountain peaks Mount Actaeon and Cuckold's Point, which each have one lone pine tree.
Reviewed By paravels - Wheaton, United States
Took a long beautiful trail to visit Mount Actaeon on the way to Diana's Peak.What a beautiful place!
2. Longwood House
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
The home where Napoleon lived in exile from France from December 1815 to his death in 1821.
Reviewed By DERtravels - Upland, United States
We are part of a cruise ship shore excursion to this out the way place in the world. The house where Napoleon spent his exile years is a top reason for even visiting St. Helena. The docents set up for our day visit were very knowledgeable. Made you feel like you were actually visiting the home during the era. Beautiful gardens, nice gift shop. Because we were a cruise ship in town, the locals even had extra souvenir tents set up on the grounds for the t-shirts, hats and stamps many people want. Be aware, no photos were allowed but there were postcards and books for sale. Bring British Pounds or Euro to spend if you are not using credit cards.
3. Plantation House
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
The Governor's house and home to the island's oldest resident - Jonathan the Tortoise.
Reviewed By midwaytoheaven - Midway, United States
The Plantation House is a must see while visiting St Helena and is currently used as the current Governor's personal residence. We only had a quick stop here for photos and seeing the oldest living resident of the island, Johnathan the 187 year old Seychelles tortoise. We did not get an opportunity to go inside. He is huge and looks in pretty good shape despite his age. Jonathan is joined by Emma, Davis and Frederick. I think he prefers Emma as I observed him crawling atop the rear part of her shell. BOTTOM LINE: Beautiful old home and grounds and worth a visit to see in person. MY RATING: 8/10.
4. Jacob's Ladder
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4.5 based on 103 reviews
This narrow set of 399 steps is the only path out of the seaward end of Jamestown.
Reviewed By A2082QZmarkw
A deceptively hard climb, and even harder descent! A must-do if you visit the island though. The views are wonderful. It's difficult to imagine how it ever got built!
5. Napoleon's Tomb
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4.0 based on 29 reviews
Napoleon chose this site for his burial and was interred here from 1821 to 1840, when his remains were moved to a cemetery in Paris.
Reviewed By P4150ELjamesm - Burnham-On-Sea, United Kingdom
To understand the full history, this is a place you shouldn't miss. Make sure you visit in order - Briars Pavilion, Longwood House and then the Valley of the Tomb.
6. High Knoll Fort
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By P4150ELjamesm - Burnham-On-Sea, United Kingdom
Get here quick, as once the tourists arrive, this place will be full. Wonderful views, and a great place for a picnic on a sunny day!
7. Saint James' Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By midwaytoheaven - Midway, United States
I really enjoyed stopping in and seeing this old historic church that was built in 1772. Wow, that was a long time ago! The inside has some nice stained glass windows. The part that really caught my eye is its old foot pumping pipe organ. It was amazing to see it in such great shape. The steeple of the church is a more modern addition. BOTTOM LINE: Worth a quick visit to check out. Be sure to checkout the foot power air pump old organ! This church is history being the oldest in the southern hemisphere. MY RATING: 9/10.
