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MUST SEE DESTINATIONS

ANDROMEDA

BOTANICAL GARDENS

Bathsheba ST . JOSEPH
( 246 ) 433-9384 ( 246 ) 248-0190
info @ andromedabarbados . com
www . andromedabarbados . com
Andromeda Botanic Gardens is an amazing , Barbados National Trust garden with an unparalleled collection of plants , situated on the east coast . Created by multiaward winning Iris Bannochie , it is the only botanic garden in Barbados with historical and cultural significance . ‘ One of the most special gardens in the world ’
Wildlife love Andromeda too ! Have patience and you will see hummingbirds . There are butterflies galore , including monarchs . Stay late and you ’ ll see our resident monkeys looking for food , playing or even fighting . Relax by the pond ‘ one of the most tranquil spots in the world ’ and watch the dragonflies . Feed the fish with your children – always a joy !
Andromeda Botanic Gardens is simply a work of creative genius . Creativity extends to the Andromeda Gallery Lounge which provides an opportunity for local artists / craftspeople to display and sell their work . Mahogany sculptures , handmade soaps and perfumes , bags , art and photography are all available at the Gallery Lounge . The café offers simple , but wellexecuted food – Bajan fish-cakes , sandwiches with home-made bread , organically grown salads ( when available ) from our own organic garden or just treat yourselves to a cup of excellent coffee and a slice of cake .
Great garden , cool café and creative crafts . Andromeda Botanic Gardens – an amazing garden and so much more !
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