Best Attractions near Market Cross
Discover the best attractions near Market Cross. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
- Home
- United Kingdom
- Shetland
- Market Cross
- Best Attractions near Market Cross
The 10 best attractions near Market Cross
-
Fort Charlotte
An 18th-century artillery fort above Lerwick harbour, offering panoramic views and centuries of military history in a free-to-enter historic site.
179 Commercial St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0HX4.3Very Good 202 Reviews -
Shetland Museum & Archives
Discover Shetland’s rich heritage through captivating exhibits and archives in a historic dockside setting in Lerwick.
Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0WP4.7Excellent 964 Reviews -
The Knab
A scenic coastal headland in Lerwick blending rich history, natural beauty, and visionary community development on Shetland’s shores.
Knab Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0YB4.8Excellent 100 Reviews -
Tesco Superstore
A comprehensive Tesco Superstore in Lerwick offering groceries, fresh produce, clothing, and extended hours for convenient island shopping.
South Rd, Lerwick, Sound, Shetland ZE1 0RD4.2Very Good 123 Reviews -
Shetland Textile Museum
Discover Shetland’s rich textile heritage through vibrant exhibitions, live craft demonstrations, and authentic local artistry in Lerwick.
Bod of Gremista, Gremista Industrial Estate, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0PX4.4Very Good 91 Reviews -
Giant's Leg, Bressay
Explore the Giant's Leg, a stunning natural sea arch on Bressay’s rugged southern coast, blending geology, wildlife, and wartime history.
ZE2 9ER5.0Excellent 3 Reviews -
Scalloway Museum
Discover Shetland’s history and heroic wartime tales at Scalloway Museum, a vibrant community hub near the iconic castle.
Castle St, Scalloway, Shetland ZE1 0TP4.6Excellent 373 Reviews -
Scalloway Castle
Explore the haunting ruins of Scalloway Castle, a formidable 1600 tower house symbolizing Shetland’s turbulent past and the legacy of ‘Black Patie’.
Castle St, Shetland ZE1 0TQ4.3Very Good 196 Reviews -
Nesting Phonebox
Discover Shetland’s charming Nesting Phonebox, a tiny red kiosk transformed into a delightful bookshop nestled in a tranquil rural setting.
Shetland ZE2 9PS5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Lingness
Discover Ling Ness, a tranquil coastal headland in Shetland offering scenic walks, wildlife, and authentic island atmosphere.
UK, Skellister, Shetland ZE2 9PS4.4Very Good 7 Reviews
Other attractions near Market Cross
-
Scord of Weisdale Viewpoint
A serene roadside viewpoint offering sweeping views over Weisdale Voe and Shetland’s rugged west coast landscapes.
A971, Shetland ZE2 9LN4.6Excellent 11 Reviews -
RSPB Mousa
A 2,000-year-old Iron Age broch and sanctuary for 6,800 storm-petrels on a wild, uninhabited Shetland island.
Sandwick, Shetland ZE2 9HP5.0Excellent 3 Reviews -
Broch of Mousa
Explore the tallest, best-preserved Iron Age broch in Europe, a 2,300-year-old coastal fortress steeped in history and Norse legend.
Shetland ZE2 9HP5.0Excellent 75 Reviews -
The Cake Fridge - Shetland
Shetland’s original 24/7 honesty cake fridge, with a quirky tea room and outdoor picnic area serving homemade cakes, soup, and local treats.
East Burrafirth, Bixter, ROADSIDE ZE2 9NE4.9Excellent 142 Reviews -
Culswick Broch
Explore Culswick Broch, an ancient Iron Age tower perched on Shetland’s wild west coast, offering rugged beauty and evocative history.
Mainland,, Shetland4.9Excellent 32 Reviews -
The Cabin Museum
Discover Shetland’s wartime stories and rural heritage in this intimate museum nestled in Mainland’s heartland.
Mainland, Shetland4.9Excellent 14 Reviews -
Tagon Stores
Tagon Stores offers essential groceries, fuel, and friendly service on Shetland’s A970, making it a vital stop for locals and travelers alike.
Tagon, A970, Shetland ZE2 9PT4.5Excellent 72 Reviews -
Voe Public Hall
A welcoming volunteer-run hub in Shetland’s Voe, hosting diverse community events with inclusive facilities in a scenic island setting.
Isles Rd, Voe, Shetland ZE2 9PT4.7Excellent 33 Reviews -
The Shetland Crofthouse Museum
Step inside a traditional 19th-century Shetland crofthouse and experience the authentic rhythms of island life amid coastal gardens and peat fires.
The Shetland Croft House Museum, Shetland ZE2 9JG4.7Excellent 109 Reviews -
Mavis Grind
Discover Mavis Grind, the narrow isthmus where the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea nearly meet, steeped in Viking history and dramatic Shetland scenery.
Shetland ZE2 9RE5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Old Scatness Broch & Iron Age Village
Explore Shetland’s best-preserved Iron Age broch and village, a living heritage site revealing 2,000 years of history and culture.
Old Scatness Broch and Iron Age Village, Scatness, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JW4.5Excellent 51 Reviews -
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
Explore 4,000 years of Shetland history through Neolithic homes, Iron Age wheelhouses, Norse longhouses, and a 16th-century laird’s house at Jarlshof.
Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JN4.8Excellent 703 Reviews -
Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Visitor Centre & Nature Reserve
Historic lighthouse and immersive nature reserve perched on Shetland’s southern cliffs, rich in wildlife, heritage, and dramatic coastal views.
Sumburgh ZE3 9JN4.8Excellent 823 Reviews -
The Hollanders Graves
A quiet cairn on Shetland’s wild west coast marks the burial place of Dutch sailors from the 1674 Battle of Ronas Voe, one of the islands’ earliest known war graves.
Heylor, Shetland ZE2 9RL4.0Very Good 4 Reviews -
Tangwick Haa Museum
Explore Tangwick Haa Museum, a historic laird’s house preserving Northmavine’s rich heritage and maritime traditions in scenic Shetland.
Tangwick, Eshaness, Shetland, ZE2 9RS, Eshaness ZE2 9RS4.6Excellent 87 Reviews -
Eshaness
Discover Eshaness, Shetland’s wild volcanic peninsula with dramatic cliffs, a historic lighthouse, and breathtaking North Atlantic vistas.
Shetland ZE2 9RS -
Beorgs of Housetter, Standing Stones
Ancient red-pink standing stones marking a Neolithic chambered cairn, offering a rare glimpse into Shetland’s prehistoric heritage.
Shetland ZE2 9RZ4.8Excellent 5 Reviews -
Eshaness Lighthouse
Historic 1929 lighthouse perched on Shetland’s dramatic cliffs, guarding treacherous seas with stunning coastal views and rich maritime heritage.
Eshaness, Shetland ZE2 9RS4.8Excellent 290 Reviews -
Eshaness Broch
Explore ancient Iron Age ruins on Shetland’s volcanic cliffs, where wild Atlantic seas meet breathtaking coastal history and nature.
Shetland ZE2 9RS5.0Excellent 9 Reviews -
Esha Ness
Explore Shetland’s volcanic cliffs, historic lighthouse, and wild Atlantic coast at Esha Ness, a landscape of raw natural power and ancient heritage.
Esha Ness4.8Excellent 5 Reviews -
Shetland Rural Experience Centre
Working farm and sheepdog demonstrations celebrating Shetland's agricultural heritage and rural traditions.
North Roe, Shetland ZE2 9RY4.3Very Good 7 Reviews -
The honesty box
Discover authentic Shetland flavors and community spirit at The Honesty Box, a charming self-service farm shop in tranquil Mid Yell.
Reafirth House, Mid Yell, Shetland ZE2 9BN5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Foula Lighthouse
A remote solar-powered sentinel on Foula’s rugged cliffs, guiding mariners through Shetland’s wild western seas.
Ham, Shetland ZE2 9PN5.0Excellent 5 Reviews -
Hammers Ness - Gutcher Ferry
Historic Gothic mansion on Fetlar blending ancient Viking roots with Shetland’s cultural heritage and stunning coastal scenery.
J3R3+F8, Brough Lodge, Shetland -
Fair Isle North Lighthouse
A remote coastal sentinel on Fair Isle’s wild northeastern tip, blending maritime heritage with breathtaking northern seascapes.
Fair Isle, Shetland ZE2 9JU4.5Excellent 13 Reviews -
Unst Heritage Centre
Discover the rich history, crafts, and natural heritage of Unst at this engaging island museum in Haroldswick.
Haroldswick, Unst ZE2 9EE4.6Excellent 77 Reviews -
Hermaness National Nature Reserve
A remote Shetland sanctuary where towering cliffs meet vast seabird colonies and wild moorland under the northern skies.
Muckleflugga, Haroldswick, Shetland ZE2 9EQ4.8Excellent 164 Reviews -
George Waterston Museum
Discover the rich history and unique cultural heritage of remote Fair Isle at the George Waterston Memorial Centre & Museum.
Shetland ZE2 9JU4.7Excellent 9 Reviews -
Fair Isle South Lighthouse
Historic Fair Isle South Lighthouse, Scotland’s last manned beacon, stands resilient amid rugged Shetland coasts and rich birdlife.
Fair Isle - Sumburgh Airport, Shetland ZE2 9JU4.7Excellent 46 Reviews -
The Most Northerly Point of National Cycle Route 1
Discover the remote northern terminus of the iconic National Cycle Route 1, where rugged Shetland landscapes meet the sea.
Holsens Rd, Shetland ZE2 9EF4.0Very Good 4 Reviews -
Skaw Beach
Britain’s most northerly sandy beach, Skaw Beach offers tranquil white sands, wildflower meadows, and stunning North Sea views in remote Shetland.
Unst, Shetland ZE2 9EF4.7Excellent 102 Reviews -
Hernaness National Nature Reserve
Experience the wild, windswept cliffs and vibrant seabird colonies of Hermaness National Nature Reserve at Shetland’s northern edge.
R4V7+96, Burrafirth, Shetland ZE2 9EQ5.0Excellent 2 Reviews
More about Market Cross
Historic Market Cross in Lerwick, the symbolic heart of Shetland’s trade, community, and civic life.
Tell me more about Market CrossGet the latest from Evendo
Don't miss out on news and great deals