Fort Charlotte

  • Harbour St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0JL

Prices and opening times

Fort Charlotte is free to visit.

Opening times

5 January to 12 January:
Monday to Thursday, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.30pm

13 January to 31 March:
Daily, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.30pm

1 April to 30 September: 
Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry 4.30pm

1 October to 18 Dec:
Daily, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.30pm

Closed

18 December to 5 January.

Unexpected closures

Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close at short notice.

Before you travel, you can view current unexpected closures.

Opening times

5 Jan to 12 Jan:
Monday to Thursday, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.30pm

13 Jan to 31 Mar:
Daily, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.30pm

1 Apr to 30 Sep: 
Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry 4.30pm

1 Oct to 18 Dec:
Daily, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.30pm

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Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
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