What is the capital of Anguilla?

The capital of Anguilla is The Valley. It is the island’s main town, one of its fourteen districts, and the center of government and daily life.

The Valley sits near the middle of Anguilla, close to Crocus Bay and Crocus Hill, the island’s highest point. Unlike many Caribbean capitals built around large harbors, it is an inland settlement with a compact urban area. Anguilla is a British overseas territory, and The Valley serves as its administrative capital.

A frequent confusion comes from nearby Caribbean capitals such as Marigot, Gustavia, and Road Town. Marigot is the capital of the French side of Saint Martin, Gustavia is the capital of Saint Barthélemy, and Road Town is the capital of the British Virgin Islands. None is located in Anguilla.

The Valley has relatively few surviving colonial buildings because Anguilla’s administration was moved to St. Kitts in 1825. Wallblake House, built around 1787, is a notable exception and is widely regarded as the island’s oldest surviving plantation house. The town is also served by Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport.