Bermuda Botanical Gardens

"The only thing maintained was the lawn. We wanted to see the Cactus Gardens and Exotic house but they were both locked and everything overgrown and unkept. They could have had a communication board at the front, showing which areas are maintained in August. I understand it’s a huge Garden, but communication is key! We were also concerned about the caged geese near the Cafe… Their pond was extremely green and not clean at all."

emily.tamsin

"One of the Place while at Bermuda
Great place for a stroll especially if you enjoy plants. However, it’s sad to see many facilities lacking maintenance and upkeep. Hope they get more funding."

Alpesh Patel

"I have been to the Bermuda Botanical Gardens in Paget Parish and if you are patient it’s a solid spot for bird watching. The gardens span about 36 acres with lawns, formal planting areas, tropical flowering trees and a sensory garden that smells amazing on warm mornings. Admission is free and everything stays open from sunrise until sunset with buildings closing around 4pm .

The gardens have native Bermuda cedars, exotic banyans, orchids, hibiscus, palms, and themed sections like the sensory garden for those who enjoy fragrant plants and braille signage. The manicured flower beds and overgrown paths offer a variety of plants to admire . There used to be an aviary but recent reviews say it is empty and disappointing. TripAdvisor users said it felt comical and added nothing to the experience anymore .

Birding here requires patience but is rewarding. According to local discussions, you can spot species like Great Kiskadees, house sparrows, starlings, mourning doves and even American crows. It might not be a hotspot for rare tropical birds, but if you wait in the shaded areas near gardens or native trees you’ll likely see some .

Some visitors say the overall garden feels a bit tired and could use restoration. One person commented that it’s not destination‑worthy unless you’re already nearby and looking to relax for a short walk . But others, including travel experts, praise its layout, peace, and collection of subtropical plants as well worth an hour’s stroll or picnic  .

My Summary…
Free entry and close to Hamilton makes it easy to visit
Beautiful mix of native and exotic plants in themed gardens you can use the seek app for…
Good spot to see local birds if you’re patient and quiet, there was a big unknown bird I couldn’t identify…
Aviary currently empty and not much to see there (there were some special ducks tho)
Some said the garden feels a bit neglected in places.. which is kinda understood as many things here run on island time… you want to start paying? lol
Ideal for a morning walk, picnic, photography or quiet break if the weather isn’t too hot.

If you’re looking for birds in Bermuda and don’t mind spending a bit of quiet time waiting, this garden can reward you. It’s not perfect but it has charm and some pleasant surprises if you slow down and look around."

Advantage Consulting (Dustin Kearl)