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Tropical Garden

Orchids, wind chimes & restful picnic benches

Orchid, Barbados

Tropical Garden (formerly Orchid World) still retains a number of orchids though is now widening its range to broaden its appeal. At a slight elevation, on the site of an old chicken farm, the gardens are set among coralstone landscaping punctuated with wind chimes, and offer pleasant views across the cane fields of Sweet Vale. There are plenty of benches throughout.

Although very pleasant, if you only have time for one garden, you’ll probably find Andromeda Gardens, the Flower Forest or Hunte’s Gardens more compelling.

A well-stocked gift shop and a delightful terrace café (only selling cold drinks – pictured above) round off the experience.

Note: While the paths are slightly uneven, much is wheelchair accessible.

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Daily 9am–4pm (but call in advance to check if open)

Adults: BD$30; Children BD$15

By car: 7 miles (11.5km) NE of Bridgetown along Highway 4.

By bus: Bus #7A from Fairchild St Bus Terminal bound for Bowmanston, and the #8AB heading for Greens both pass the entrance (20mins).

1 246 4330306

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Gardens & Nature

Text © Sara Humphreys

Images by Berit Watkin, Sara Humphreys