
National Trust for the Cayman Islands PO Box 31116 SMB Tel: (345) 949 0121 Grand Cayman Fax: (345) 949 7494 Cayman Islands BW Email: ntrust@candw.ky www.caymannationaltrust.org

Trust House Courts Road, off Eastern Avenue, George Town Tel: (345) 949 0121 Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Headquarters of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, and insectarium and herbarium (viewing by appointment). Also available: Trust products on sale; free information on heritage topics; walking tour booklets on historic districts; and Historic Building and Sites Inventory (viewing by appointment).
GRAND CAYMAN Bodden Town Guard House Park Bodden Town Open: daily
Located at the entrance to Bodden Town, Cayman’s first capital, the site commemorates one of the posts used for military purposes over 150 years ago.
East End Light House Park Gorling Bluff, East End Open: daily
Site of Cayman’s first lighthouse. Scenic Views from the top.
Fort George Corner of Harbour Drive and Fort Street, George Town Open: daily
Ruins of an 18th century fort, one of the oldest structures in Cayman.
Governor Michael Gore Bird Sanctuary Spots Newlands/Savannah Open: daily
Over a quarter of all bird species native to the Cayman Islands have been observed in this small-protected area. Dawn and dusk are the best times for birdwatching from the observation blind.
Heritage Beach East End Open: daily
Small public recreational beach; ideal picnic site.
Old Savannah School House Savannah Tel: (345) 949-0121 Open: by appointment only
First historic building restoration to be completed by the National Trust for the Cayman Islands. A fine example of a one-room schoolhouse, which was common in Cayman from the late 1930’s to the early 1950’s. On display inside are documents and original artifacts donated by former pupils.
Watler’s Cemetery Old Prospect Road Open: daily
Traditional Caymanian family graveyard, with unusual house-shaped grave markers.
Mastic Reserve and Trail Frank Sound Road, North Side Tel: (345) 945 6588 Open: for guided walks Mon – Sat (reservations essential).
The Mastic Reserve is a centre of biodiversity and unique species for Grand Cayman. It harbours rare and endangered trees, shrubs and herbs in an area which encompasses a transition from mangrove wetland to two million old, high, dry rocky forest. As part of the management of the Mastic Reserve the Trust has re-opened a traditional footpath, the Mastic Trail, which links North side with the coast.
Mission House Bodden Town Tel: (345) 949 0121
One of Cayman’s oldest known dwellings, built in a unique setting of dry and wet lands, the Mission House is closely linked to the development and influence of religion in the Cayman Island, as well as traditional building techniques.Currently under restoration but may be open for research purposes by appointment only.
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park Frank Sound Road, North Side Tel: (345) 947 9462
A woodland trail allows visitors to explore the islands natural habitats. Home to a variety of native wildlife, the Park is also the centre for the Trusts endangered Grand Cayman Blue Iguana breeding programme. Entry fee discount for National Trust members.
CAYMAN BRAC Brac Parrot Reserve Open: daily.
Extending over 180 acres of woodland on Cayman Brac’s Bluff, the Reserve is an important breeding habitat for the Cayman Brac Parrot. The Bight Road, a traditional footpath across the Bluff, forms part of a nature trail. Please note that several other traditional trails on the Bluff are also open for hiking and bird watching.
LITTLE CAYMAN Booby Pond Nature Reserve
Home to one of the largest breeding colonies of Red-footed Booby in the Western Hemisphere, the Reserve also contains Caymans only breeding colony of magnificent Frigate birds. A Visitor Centre provides an elevated viewing point for observation of the Booby Rookery through a fixed telescope. Entry into the breeding colony itself is not permitted.
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