Bridgetown Things to Do

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I couldn't find any information about these columns. Perhaps if I had paid more attention when I was there and looked for a plaque or something then I would have more to tell you. However, I did not and will have to live with the guilt for the rest of my life.

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We were attracted to this museum primarily because of the structure that it's in; it's beautiful. We went in because truthfully there's little else to do in downtown Bridgetown if you don't want to shop for jewelry. And... man, it was hot out!

So we went in. It was interesting to read about the history of Barbados, its role in the slave trade, and see old photos of Bridgetown. And, it was nice to be inside that beautiful structure.

And it only cost $5 per person. I was happy to have contributed something in return for some knowledge and some comfort

You'll surely come across this gothic structure if you explore Bridgetown on foot. The parliament buildings have undergone renovations and modifications over the years, but the basic structure was completed in 1874.

Parliament consists of the House of Assembly and the Senate. Visitors are welcome to watch the proceedings in the House of Assembly, which take place every Tuesday (Visitors are referred to officially as 'strangers' so don't feel offended if you get a referred to as this ;-)

Open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

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Only about 8 hours to see Barbados so we took a bus trip across the island. From Bridgetown to Bathseba and back. Bathseba is on the east coast of the island and swept by the Atlantic Ocean.

The center of the island is mostly old sugar cane fields. During the 1800's and early paert of the twentyth century the sugar cane factories were powered by windmills. today the mills do not operate any more but the towers of the old dutch style mills were frequently seen as we drove back to the west coast.

As we neared Bridgetown we passed a statue of a former slave with his arms raised over his head and broken chains hanging from his wrists. This is the freedom statue celebrating the freeing of the slaves by the English Queen.

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Just a few miles south of Bridgetown Harbor Lights is one of those day long destination night spots. It has a great beach behind the club with a fresh water tap to wash the sand and salt off when you have had enough of the sun. A beach cafe for sandwitches and cool drinkw when the sun has finally gor to you, oh, did I mention that the beach comes equipted with beach umbrellas to keep away the sunburns? It's own harbor cruise boat. And after the sun goes down a night club.

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St Mary's Church is found at the end of Broad Street opposite to St Michael's Cathedral.

St Mary's was built in 1825 and is the second oldest consecrated ground on the island of Barbados. It is an Anglican church and is open to visitors with free admission.

Sunday services are held at 07:00, 08:30 and 18:00 and welcome visitors to the island.

Within the grounds of Queen's Park is a giant Baobab tree. The tree is the largest, and oldest, in Barbados and stands at 90ft (28m) tall with a circumference of 81ft (25m).

Some sources say this tree, not a native of Barbados, came from Africa on a slave ship. Other sources report that the Baobab is over 1,000 years old and speculate that the seed floated over on its own.

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Walk a couple of minutes to the east of St Michael's Anglican Cathedral you will find Queen's Park, a pleasant patch of greenery just outside the city centre where you can take a few minutes rest and relaxation.

Here you will find the Queen's Park Art Gallery and some playing fields as well as some trimmed lawns and nicely laid out floral beds - a lovely place to sit in the shade and enjoy a rest before heading on to see the rest of the city centre or get back to your duty free shopping.

Entrance to the park is free.