shopping here is great because the shops are arranged in a neat little package in the historic shopping mall. Many of Hamilton's finest stores have branches here such as Trim's, Calypso, Carole Holding to name a few but they do close daily at 5 pm. They are open on Sundays 1-5pm.

One can take his/her time here and serenely shop until you drop. If you feel you need a spot of tea try Beethoven's high tea from 3.30 to 4.30. You will become refreshed, uplifted and delighted.

If you want a less formal place for a reasonable tea walk around to the Dockyard Convenience Store , near the ferry, and have tea and home made apple or lemon tarts with Ms. Linda or Mark Osinga. It's not fancy but there are picnic tables to sit upon outdoors. This is a super place to shop for items for your boat and there's a great selection of nautical books. The local yachties hang out here. Looking for a yachtsman? This is it but I can't promise that he's rich. It costs a bit to berth a yacht in Bermuda but Mark's charges are fair.

Shopping at Clocktower Shopping Centre at The Royal Naval Dockyard is like being in another world. The entire area is quaint and enchanting. It was completed during the era of Queen Victoria. It is especially lovely during the Christmas season with all the lights. The Dockyard Illumination , sponsored by BELCO, will take place on November 28 at 6 pm. Every evening from dusk till dawn, from November 28 through January 6, 1999. This makes for a wonderful night out.