Shirley Heights is a restored garrison and has a magnificent panoramic view overlooking English Harbour and Nelson`s Dockyard. It`s the perfect setting for residents and visitors alike to congregate on Sundays for the liveliest party in Antigua. This installation was named after General Sir Thomas Shirley, a former governor. One of the main buildings, known as the Block House, was put up as a stronghold in 1787 in case of a siege. The impressive fortification was built to provide added security to The Dockyard, but on Sunday afternoons it is the site of the island`s biggest cookout and steel band concert.
