The 7 Best Gardens in Barbados, Barbados

You might hear this garden before you see it, its delightfully eccentric owner, Anthony Hunte BCH, plays classical music throughout the garden. This is the working end of old Castle Grant plantation, where sugar cane was once processed into syrup. Step through the gate and you'll soon tread on the old weigh bridge, where loads of cane were tallied. Just past the old stone outbuildings, where statues lurk among exotic plants, you'll find yourself on the lip of a great, hemispherical sinkhole in the limestone substrate. Steps lead down and paths branch out through an exquisite profusion of flowering plants, with towering trees around the edges. Both here and farther along the top are a series of small secret gardens, where you can sit to absorb the serenity and enjoy a picnic. Be sure to climb the upper level steps to Mr. Hunte's house, a transformation of the old stables. He'll invite you for refreshments-including his legendary rum punch or freshly made lemonade (for sale).

Rain Forest botanical paradise: the flowers and plants in this garden will take one's breath away, fantastic views from hill top looking out east over the Atlantic and the 'Scotland District of Barbados, benches for resting in secluded shady spots, the peace that one wishes, missing from one's work life is here. Worth more than money, relax and restore the soul...

A lush Tropical Forest located in a collapsed cave and the only forest open to the public. There are several troops of monkeys are that fed between 1030am and 12pm daily. Also offering guided tours at 1030am Monday to Fridays during the months of December to April. Back to Nature Camps for 4 to 11 years old held every school holiday. For more information please see welchmanhallgullybarbados.com In addition, more has been added to the adventure park. There is also a cafe.

Described by a Royal Horticultural Society judge as 'one of the most unique and outstanding gardens in the world', Andromeda is the original garden of Barbados and provides visitors with an authentic garden experience. Created as a private family retreat, Andromeda has a wonderful collection of plants with a relaxing pond at the heart of these historic and organic gardens. Comprised of about 20 different but connected gardens, the variety of plants and experiences is incredible. There are over 500 different plant species, including over 150 trees and palms. Enjoy the wildlife - bees, birds and butterflies add so much to the enjoyment! Journey through these gardens at your leisure and marvel at the vision of its creator, the multi-award winning Iris Bannochie (three Gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show, Silver Crown of Merit by the Barbadian government and much more). Andromeda Botanic Gardens, 'the best garden in Barbados by far', is also an accredited training provider.

Orchid World and Tropical Flower Garden is located in Groves ST George, Barbados. We have thousands of Orchids as well Caribbean plants, Tropical flowers, ferns, Palms and amazing local garden art. We are located on 6 Acres of land and our paths meander through the entire property. We have a unique retail shop on our site and you can have a nice tea, coffee or our famous Rum Punch. Please come and visit us and meet our passionate Garden team. We are open daily but during the Summer we are closed on Monday's during May - October.

Petrea Garden is 1 of Barbados's biggest and most prestigious outdoor garden attractions. Come experience a cool refreshing atmosphere as you walk through the garden and enjoy the many activities provided by our staff. One of our most enjoyable activities is Fish Feeding. The pond stretches throughout the landscape and is home to many type of Fish. A relaxing day in Nature is all you need.

Sick of museums? Sculpture gets unstuffed: all the sculptures in this garden are made of used car parts and can be ridden, prodded and moved.