📖 About Somerset

Somerset is a charming village on Somerset Island in Bermuda's western end, part of Sandy's Parish. With approximately 3,000 residents in the broader area, this quiet community represents traditional Bermuda away from the tourist hub of Hamilton. The village is connected to the mainland by Somerset Bridge, the world's smallest drawbridge.

The area features beautiful coves, nature reserves, and historic forts protecting the western approach to Bermuda. Somerset is popular with locals for its laid-back atmosphere and cricket heritage. Somerset represents authentic Bermuda—pastel houses, island pace, and Atlantic beauty in Britain's oldest remaining colony.

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💼 Economy & Culture

Tourism and services support the local economy—visitors explore the Royal Naval Dockyard nearby. Some residents commute to Hamilton. Local businesses serve the community. The area benefits from Bermuda's prosperous offshore finance economy while maintaining residential character.

Bermudian culture is distinctly mixed—British traditions, African heritage, and island character. The famous Cup Match cricket game between Somerset and St. George's is a national event. Food features fish chowder, codfish breakfast, and rum. The culture values community, cricket, and the easy pace of island life in the western parishes.

📜 History

Bermuda was settled by the English in 1609. Somerset developed as an agricultural and maritime community. The Royal Naval Dockyard (built from 1809) brought military importance to the western end. Somerset Bridge was constructed in the 17th century.

The Cup Match cricket tradition began in the 1900s, with Somerset representing the west against St. George's east. The area remained quieter than Hamilton as tourism grew. Today Somerset preserves traditional Bermuda—village life, cricket passion, and Atlantic serenity in the western reaches.