LOOKA DE VIEW SIGHT SEEING
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Springvale Eco-Heritage Museum
Scotland District , St . Andrew
Springvale Eco-Heritage Museum is a hidden treasure tucked away in the Barbados countryside in the northern area known as Scotland District . Take a step back in time on this delightfully tranquil property , enter the museum and enjoy the tales of a younger Barbados as told by the museums ’ elderly owner Mr . Newlands Greenidge .
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The Bridgetown Synagogue
( The Nidhe Israel Jewish Museum ) Bridgetown
The Nidhe Israel Jewish Synagogue ( just 3 – 5 minutes ’ walk from the National Heroes gallery ) is said to be the first synagogue to be built in the Western Hemisphere . The original synagogue was built in 1654 , destroyed by a hurricane in 1834 , and then subsequently rebuilt . Today it is managed by the Barbados National Trust .
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St . Nicholas Abbey |
Sir Frank Hutson |
Cherry Tree Hill , St . Peter |
Sugar Museum |
Built in 1658 , St . Nicholas Abbey is one of ONLY three genuine Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere . Barbados is home to two of these mansions , St . Nicholas Abbey and Drax Hall . The Abbeys beautifully landscaped grounds , perfectly preserved buildings and the incredible view atop Cherry Tree Hill are all well worth the drive . Tour the great house , admire the architecture and historical furnishings , view a short very rare 1930s film and hear the former owners ’ tale of crime and tragedy . Next explore the fully operational steam mill and rum distillery used to produce St . Nicholas Abbey Rum an enjoyable way to spend the day .
Portvale Sugar Factory , St . James
Barbados produces some of the highest quality cane sugar in the world and the Sir Frank Hutson Sugar Museum highlights this sweet , sweet treasure , showcasing the sugar industry in Barbados through the 1700 ’ s and 1800 ’ s . The museum is open year round but visitors to the museum between February to May ( the reaping season ) can also enjoy a tour of the modern factory and get a better understanding ( and sample ) of the relationship between sugar , molasses and our world famous rum .
Tel . ( 246 ) 250-9290 Open . Mon to Sat , 9am - 5pm
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Sunbury Plantation House St Philip
Journey 300 years back to a time in this beautifully restored great house . Sunbury is home to the largest collection of antique horse-drawn carriages in the Caribbean as well as antique furniture , silver , glassware , china , beautifully landscaped grounds and century old machinery . The venue is a Pleasant place for Sunday buffet lunch or an afternoon outing .
Tel . ( 246 ) 423-6270 Open . Daily from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm .
While we try our best to ensure our opening hours are correct , always call ahead to be sure .
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