Fort Charlotte
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm
1 October – 18 November
- Daily 10am to 4pm
5 January – 12 January
- Monday: 10am to 4pm
- Tuesday: 10am to 4pm
- Wednesday: 10am to 4pm
- Thursday: 10am to 4pm
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
13 January – 31 March
- Daily 10am to 4pm
Last entry and closures
- Last entry: 30 minutes before closing (October and March). 1 hour before closing (April to September)
- Closed: 18 December to 5 January
Prices
Fort Charlotte is free to visit.
How to get here
There are 3 entrances to the fort.
While you can't park at the fort, there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.
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Address
Harbour St
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0JL
National Grid reference:
HU 475 415
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