Cotton Tree: A Historic Gem of Freetown

Getting There

• Walking

  From the central market area in Freetown, head south towards Siaka Stevens Street. Walk along Siaka Stevens Street for about 10 minutes until you reach the junction at Wellington Street. Turn left onto Wellington Street and continue walking for another 5 minutes. You will come to St. John's Maroon Church on your right. Continue straight until you reach Walpole Street, then turn right. Cotton Tree is located at 32 Walpole Street, which should be on your left.

• Walking

  If you are starting from the National Museum of Sierra Leone, exit the museum and head south towards the intersection with Siaka Stevens Street. Turn right onto Siaka Stevens Street and walk for about 15 minutes until you reach the junction with Wellington Street. Turn left onto Wellington Street and proceed for about 5 minutes. When you reach Walpole Street, turn right, and Cotton Tree will be located at 32 Walpole Street on your left.

• Walking

  From the ferry terminal at the Sierra Leone Ports Authority, exit the terminal and head east towards the main road. Turn left and walk along the road until you reach Siaka Stevens Street. Once there, turn right and walk for about 20 minutes until the Wellington Street junction. Turn left onto Wellington Street and go straight for about 5 minutes. Turn right onto Walpole Street, and you will find Cotton Tree at 32 Walpole Street on your left.