Barbados In A Nutshell 2019 - 2020

86 Sightseeing Courtesy Grenade Hall Andrew Hulsmeier Andrew Hulsmeier Courtesy St. Nicholas Abbey The Barbados Wildlife Reserve is set amidst a lush Mahogany grove where you can mingle with free roaming monkeys,turtles,deer,maras andmany other animals. There is a walk-in bird sanctuary and iguana sanctuary but feedingtimeat2pm isthemostpopular time to visit. Just next door, Grenade Hall Forest & Signal Station houses many interesting artifacts, including pre-Colombian tools unearthed during its restoration. The forest has over 2 km of trails winding through many species of trees and plant life – intriguing, informative and educational - and of course - more monkeys! Another fascinating stop in the north is St. Nicholas Abbey , one of only three remaining Jacobean houses in the western hemisphere, and probably the oldest original building on the island. The St. Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway is now fully operational and offers a splendid steam locomotive journey through the surrounding plantation fields and mahogany woods culminating with the expansive highland view of the east coast from Cherry Tree Hill. The north-eastern parish of St. Andrew is known for its dramatic landscapes and unusual rock formations. The early Scottish settlers thought that the area was much like their native Scotland and named the region the Scotland District. If you fancy a bit of horse riding in the area, contact Nature Fun Ranch at 851-1637. Barbados Wildlife Reserve View from Grenade Hall Signal Station The new St. Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway The Scotland District