English Harbour is a historic harbour district on the southeastern coast of Antigua, known for its sheltered bay, maritime heritage, and surrounding hills. The area is closely associated with Nelson's Dockyard, a preserved Georgian naval complex that remains one of Antigua and Barbuda's best-known heritage sites. The harbour's natural protection made it an important anchorage, while nearby villages, coves, and hills form a landscape shaped by both maritime activity and tourism. Today, English Harbour combines historic buildings, working marinas, restaurants, sailing facilities, and access to Antigua's southeastern coastline.

English Harbour's identity is strongly connected to Antigua's naval and colonial history, particularly the Royal Navy's use of the harbour and its shipyard. Nelson's Dockyard preserves officers' quarters, storehouses, workshops, and other buildings associated with the former naval station. The wider area also contains historic fortifications, including Fort Berkeley at the harbour entrance and Shirley Heights on the hills above the coastline. The UNESCO-listed Nelson's Dockyard National Park protects these sites as part of a cultural landscape that illustrates the development of a Caribbean naval base and the maritime systems that supported it.

Nelson's Dockyard is the centrepiece of the area, with restored stone and timber buildings surrounding the historic waterfront. Shirley Heights provides views across English Harbour and the neighbouring bays, while Fort Berkeley overlooks the entrance to the harbour. Nearby attractions include Galleon Beach, Pigeon Point Beach, and trails through the hills of Nelson's Dockyard National Park. The surrounding waters are used for sailing, boating, fishing, and other marine activities. English Harbour is also a major sailing centre, with marinas and facilities serving visiting yachts and boats throughout the year.

Food in English Harbour reflects Antigua's coastal setting and Caribbean culinary traditions, with seafood, grilled meats, rice, vegetables, and locally influenced dishes common on restaurant menus. Saltfish and fungi, pepperpot, ducana, and fresh lobster are among the foods associated with Antigua and Barbuda. The harbour's restaurants and waterfront establishments also make use of views across the anchorage and surrounding hills. A distinctive local feature is the continued maritime role of the harbour: historic dockyard buildings stand beside modern yachts and marinas, creating a landscape where naval heritage and contemporary sailing remain closely connected.