Devon House

Heritage Mansion · Kingston

Rating: 4.7 / 5

19th-century Georgian mansion at 26 Hope Road, Kingston, built in 1881 for George Stiebel, widely recognised as Jamaica's first black millionaire. A designated national monument, the restored house is open for guided tours and the six-acre grounds contain restaurants, the celebrated Devon House I-Scream ice-cream parlour, craft shops, the Things Jamaican gift store, and landscaped gardens that host concerts and public events. Devon House is one of the most beloved heritage sites in Kingston and a central gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

Contact Information

Address: 26 Hope Road, Kingston

Hours: Daily 10am-10pm

Website: https://devonhouseja.com

About culture in Jamaica

Jamaica is a cultural superpower — birthplace of reggae, dancehall, ska, rocksteady, and dub. The Bob Marley Museum in Kingston and Bob Marley Mausoleum at Nine Mile in St. Ann are pilgrimages for fans worldwide. Devon House National Heritage Site, Trench Town Culture Yard, and the National Gallery tell the Kingston story. Up north, Rose Hall Great House, Greenwood Great House, and Falmouth's Georgian streets reveal the plantation past. Port Royal, the old pirate capital, sits at the end of the Palisadoes peninsula.

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