Fustic House (St. Lucy Parish) — this is an 11-acre estate that dates back to 1740. Set on a coral ridge overlooking the Caribbean Sea and west coast, the property was re-designed in the late 1970’s by Oliver Messel to create a series of indoor and outdoor living areas that flow seamlessly together. It’s now […]
Fisherpond Great House (Parris Hill, St. John Parish) – located in St. Thomas parish (in the island’s countryside), this is another historic structure (350 years old) which was restored and refurnished with antiques. Surrounded by stunning gardens and furnished in masterfully chosen antiques, this well-loved old plantation house is the epitome of old world charm. […]
Drax Hall (St. George Parish) – located deep in the interior of Barbados, this historic mansion was believed to have been built by William & James Drax in the 1650s. Nowadays, along with Nicholas Abbey in St. Peter Parish, are among the remaining Jacobean mansions found in the entire Western Hemisphere. However, Drax Hall is […]
Codrington College (Sargeant Street, St. John’s Parish) – located in St. John’s parish (on the island’s east coast), this one-time plantation house was later bequeathed to a religious society that converted the house (and its grounds) into a seminary. Founded in 1702, this was the first institution of higher learning in the island. The College […]
Cherry Tree Hill – located in the parish of St. Andrew (in the northeastern part of the island), this are offers an excellent view of the “Scotland District” (approx.. 850 feet above sea level). It is said that the area got its name from the cherry trees that once grew there. Nowadays, that area is […]
Bridgetown Jewish Synagogue – Barbados’ first Jewish settlement were individuals from Recife, Brazil, who built their house of worship in 1654, only to have to destroyed by a hurricane in 1831. After rebuilding it, the synagogue fell into disrepair, and was sold in 1929. The Jewish community brought it back in 1983, and restored it […]
Bridgetown Cruise Terminal (Bridgetown, St. Michael Parish) — Officially opened in January 1994, the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal is the center for all services provided for the use of cruise passengers and crew members visiting Barbados. It offers more than 60,000 square feet of space. Some 20,000 square feet is allocated to duty free shops, the […]
Barbados Museum and Historical Society (St. Ann’s Garrison, St. Michael Parish) – this museum, housed in a former 19th century military prison, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the island’s capital, Bridgetown. The displays here include: artifacts of the Amerindians (the early inhabitants of the Caribbean islands); Children’s Gallery ‘Yesterday’s Children’ which […]
Arlington House (Queen Street, Speightstown, St. Peter Parish) –– located within a restored 18th century building in Speightstown, St. Peter, Arlington House is an interactive three-floor museum that is both educational and engaging (showcasing the history of sugar, trade and seafaring tales of the first settlers). This house was originally the home of a wealthy […]
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