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SPEIGHTSTOWN:
North Coast Area - (Scenic, Historic, Shopping)
The island's northern-most town, Speightstown, was once a major seaport and important fishing village. The wooden two-storey balconied buildings that gave Speightstown so much character still dot the town and give it a quaint atmosphere. In this area there are quite a few eateries, nice beaches and is great for shopping. Speightstown is located on the North-west of the Island.
Directions: North of Holetown
Parish: St. Peter
THE GALLERY OF CARIBBEAN ART:
North Coast Area – (Art Exhibition)
These prestigious facilities are the only galleries in the whole region committed to promoting the art of the entire Caribbean. It hosts numerous exhibitions throughout the year highlighting the work of the region's finest artists, sculptors and photographers from Haiti and Cuba in the north, through Jamaica, Barbados and Guyana in the south. Be part of the ultimate art experience. It is located on the North-west of the Island.
Directions: Queen St - Speightstown
Parish: St. Peter
HARRISON POINT LIGHT HOUSE:
North Coast Area - (Scenic, Historic)
Getting here requires a bit of bumbling around, but it is an interesting stop. This is one of three light houses on the island still in operation. While making your way to the light house you will pass the now abandoned US Navy Base, and after that you travel on what is locally called a 'cart road' (a narrow overgrown dirt road) to reach the light house. When you get there, if you walk towards the sea you will get a magnificent view of the start of the tumultuous north coast. Harrison Point is located on the North-west of the Island.
Directions:
Parish: St. Lucy
ST LUCY’S CHURCH:
North Coast Area - (Historic)
The original parish church was one of the original six parish churches in Barbados. It was built of wood in 1629, but due to natural disasters throughout the years had to be rebuilt. In 1741 it was rebuilt but as a stone structure.
The present church of Georgian architecture was built in 1837. It was built from sawn stone and has a tower and a running gallery on three sides.
Directions:
Parish: St. Lucy
ANIMAL FLOWER CAVE:
North Coast Area - (Scenic, Historic, Souvenir Shopping)
This is actually a historic sight as well as a scenic one. The island's only accessible sea cave, apart from the geological interest, which indicates the coral floor of this underground cavern is some 400 000 to 500 000 years old. Down inside, well trained local guides show visitors the interesting rock formations and perhaps a few "animal flowers' (sea anemones) as well. Several 'windows' to the ocean offer a beautiful yet dangerous view of the rugged north's pounding waves and there is a natural pool inside the cavern, where you can take a dip. There’s also a bar and restaurant offering snacks and some interesting history on the property, as well as art & craft souvenirs on sale.
Directions: North Point
Parish: St. Lucy
ST. NICHOLAS ABBEY:
North Coast Area - (Historic, Tour, Museum, Scenic)
This grand old home, built in the mid 1600s, is one of the few Jacobean style houses left in the Western Hemisphere. Furnished much as it was 300 years ago, this property is a prime example of the 'landed gentry' lifestyle of that era. It was also a working sugar plantation and many of its working buildings remain. The tour takes you through the downstairs and around the grounds. St Nicholas Abbey is located on the North-east of the Island.
Directions: Boscobelle – Cherry Tree Hill
Parish: St. Peter
CHERRY TREE HILL:
North Coast Area - (Scenic)
Just beyond Nicholas Abbey is a lovely stretch of road heavily canopied by trees that open out to a glorious vista of the east. This area is called Cherry Tree Hill. Cherry Tree Hill is located on the North-east of the Island.
Directions: Boscobelle - South of St Nicholas Abbey
Parish: St. Andrew
MORGAN LEWIS SUGAR MILL:
North Coast Area - (Historic, Tour, Scenic)
Among the lush hills of St. Andrew sits this historic mill once used to grind sugar cane into sweet cane juice. This is the largest and lone intact sugar windmill in the Caribbean, and is now among the World Monuments Fund list of 100 Most Endangered Sites in the World. Morgan Lewis is located on the North-east of the Island.
Directions: - South of St Nicholas Abbey & Cherry Tree Hill
Parish: St. Andrew
BARBADOS WILDLIFE RESERVE:
North Coast Area - (Flora & Fauna, Wildlife, Scenic)
Step inside the world of wildlife, as you amble along the meandering pathways, that lead you through this environmentally friendly reserve. Brocket deer, the Barbados Green monkey, land tortoises, peacocks, otters, pelicans, agouti and an aviary are among the many interesting resident animals. The Wildlife Reserve is located on the North-east of the Island.
While it is NOT an interactive facility, you do step into their world, walking among the animals as they forage, play, sleep and just amble along like the visitors.
Directions: Opposite Farley Hill Recreational Park
Parish: St. Peter
GRENADE HALL SIGNAL STATION:
North Coast Area - (Historic, Military, Tour, Scenic)
An addition to the Wildlife Reserve setting, is the complete restoration and public opening of this old signal station, which was once buried beneath years of foliage and undergrowth. Now you can gain a sense of how the British communicated island-wide from the top of the signal station, as well as enjoy some breathtaking panoramas. There's a little display of artefacts and a nature trail, a three mile ambling path that leads you through a tropical woodland forest. Lots of amusing bits of information posted along the way keeps interest keen. The Signal Station is located on the North-east of the Island.
Directions: Opposite Farley Hill Recreational Park
Parish: St. Peter
FARLEY HILL NATIONAL PARK:
North Coast Area - (Scenic, Historic)
A great picnic or rest stop, on seventeen acres of lovely rolling hills peppered with shady trees, leading to the cliff-like ledge where a stunning panorama awaits. This Government Park was the home of the island's most stately 19th Century "great house" until it burned down in the late 1950s. Its skeleton now blends into the park ambience. Farley Hill Recreational Park is located on the North-east of the Island.
Directions: Opposite the Barbados Wildlife Reserve
Parish: St. Peter
RIVER BAY:
North Coast Area - (Scenic, Recreational, Facilities)
This popular 'excursion' (all day picnic) spot for locals offers a completely different viewpoint of the island. Government has put in public amenities and this sight offers a bit of everything from shady hills and nooks, a river inlet from the sea and a rugged open mouth to the northern Atlantic. The little streams running through the River Bay area are safe enough to wade in, but swimming near the mouth is strictly off limits because the undertow is very dangerous.
Directions:
Parish: St. Lucy
PICO TENERIFFE / COVE BAY:
North Coast Area - (Scenic)
A stunning view from this cliff-ledge situated in a deep cut cove and surrounded by calming casuarinas trees. From here you can see as far Ragged Point in the east. Pico Teneriffe is located on the North-east of the Island.
Directions:
Parish: St. Peter / St Lucy
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