Gardens
Welchman Hall Gully
Hunte’s Gardens
Flower Forest
Take a stroll through one of Barbados’ true tropical treasures. Located in the heart of the island, only 2 minutes from Harrison’s Cave, Welchman Hall Gully is a uniquely special place and definitely well worth a visit. It is now filled with an abundance of flourishing, exotic tropical plants and trees. In the peaceful hush of the gully, visitors can often see troops of Green Monkeys frolicking in the trees – a good time to see them is around 10am and 1:30pm when they are usually fed. Open daily 9am-4pm. Admission: Adults Bds$20/Children Bds$10. Tel: (246) 438-6671. www.welchmanhallgullybarbados.com
In the lush hills of St. Joseph, Anthony Hunte has lovingly landscaped an arena sized natural amphitheatre into what can only be described as a truly stunning tropical garden. It is literally breathtaking. There are small seating areas to relax and take it all in while listening to Anthony’s classical music which is broadcast on a garden wide sound system. There is also a very extensive plant nursery with specialist tropical plants from all over the world. Open daily 10am - 4pm. Admission: Bds$20. Tel: (246) 433-3333 www.huntesgardensbarbados.com
Located in the lush ‘Scotland District’, the Flower Forest Botanical Garden is a must visit for nature lovers of all ages! Take a peaceful stroll through a mature rainforest of majestic palms, colourful tropical blooms and more! This 53 acre nature reserve and garden offers spectacular views of the east coast - some of the best panoramic photo ops in Barbados. There is a small café and art gallery/gift shop with special works by local artists. Open daily 8am - 4pm. Admission: Adults Bds$20/Children 5-13 Bds$10. Tel: (246) 433-8152 e-mail: flowerforest@caribsurf.com
C.O. Williams Flowers
Orchid World
Andromeda Gardens
This is a vibrant supplier of local flowers to the island’s hotels, florists and interestingly the gold medal Barbados exhibits at The Chelsea Flower Show in London. Visitors are welcome to drop in and the manager Trevor Hunte will be happy to show the small but interesting show garden. Visitors can’t go into the green house but are welcome to take photos and buy whatever cut flowers are available. There is no entrance charge.
Orchid World is one of the finest orchid gardens in the entire Caribbean, perched some 800 feet above sea level, overlooking the sugar cane fields of St. John and St. George. The vast array of orchids on display includes imported varieties from Thailand, Singapore, Hawaii and the USA, as well as Barbadian specimens. There are both the terrestrial varieties and the epiphytes. The extensive collection is breathtaking. Bring your camera. Orchid World is also available as a venue for weddings and other events. Open daily 9am-5pm. Admission: Adults Bds$20/Children Bds$10.
Nestled on a cliff overlooking the coast, Andromeda was originally developed in 1954 by the late horticulturalist, Iris Bannochie, with exotic plants and blooms from around the world creating one of the finest botanical gardens in the Caribbean. The property was left to the people of Barbados following her death in 1988. It is now under the capable stewardship of horticulturalist, Vicky Goddard, who has taken over the care and development of the property for the B’dos National Trust. Open daily 9am-4:30pm. Admission: Adults Bds$20/Children 6-12 Bds$10.
Tel: (246) 433-0306
Tel: (246) 433-9384
To order flowers Tel: (246) 438-6297 e-mail: flowers@caribsurf.com
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