Black Rock Trip Overview
Our journey begins in the northern region of the island as we tour the great house of St. Nicholas Abbey which showcases a wealth of tradition including antiques and artifacts spanning the home’s 350-year history. Visitors can enjoy lunch, tea and other light refreshments at the Terrace Café during there. Afterwards we travel south west to the Mount Gay Visitor Centre as you learn about Mount Gay’s history dating back to 1703 and how their rums are made. Detailed explanations of a few rums as you sip and enjoy the craftsmanship of the mount gay range.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Black Rock, Caribbean
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Black Rock, Barbados, Caribbean
Our journey begins in the northern region of the island as we tour the great house of St. Nicholas Abbey which showcases a wealth of tradition including antiques and artifacts spanning the home’s 350-year history. Visitors can enjoy lunch, tea and other light refreshments at the Terrace Café during there. Afterwards we travel south west to the Mount Gay Visitor Centre as you learn about Mount Gay’s history dating back to 1703 and how their rums are made. Detailed explanations of a few rums as you sip and enjoy the craftsmanship of the mount gay range.
Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Nicholas Abbey, Cherry Tree Hill, BB26007 Barbados
Admission includes entrance to St. Nicholas Abbey, with an hourly tour of to the great house, syrup factory and bottling plant. Guests are also encouraged to explore the plantation’s beautiful formal gardens, gullies and nearby Cherry Tree Hill, a majestic avenue of Mahogany Trees offering a breathtaking view of the island’s rugged east coast.
During your visit, you can enjoy a charming home movie c.1935, the plantation’s museum and a complimentary rum or fruit punch on our terrace overlooking the gully. Visitors over the age of 18 may also enjoy complimentary rum tasting during their tour.
Guided tours are scheduled on the hour from 10.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.; or you are welcome to join a tour already in progress. Visitors are however, given a detailed tour brochure if they prefer to explore on their own. (one per couple or single visitor).
All inclusive rate includes the Heritage Railway, The Abbey, Heritage and Rum Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mount Gay Visitor Centre, Spring Garden Highway Exmouth Gap, Brandons, Bridgetown Barbados
Our family-friendly Signature Tasting is the perfect introduction to the world of Mount Gay Rum. Learn about the history and home of Mount Gay. Taste a selection of our finest rums (adults over 18 years only).
This Tasting includes:
Welcome Rum punch
History of rum and our craftsmanship
Short Film ( Temporarily Unavailable )
Tasting of our 4 signature rums
Time for Shopping
Food available for purchase
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cherry Tree Hill, Barbados
Approximately 850 feet above sea-level, this spot offers an excellent view of the “Scotland District” which covers the parish of St.Andrew and is named after the Patron Saint of Scotland.
It is believed that the name “Cherry Tree Hill” originated from the large number of cherry trees which once existed at this location.
Today the road is lined with mahogany trees, which were introduced into Barbados after the Treaty of Paris in 1763. As you descend the hill the mahogany trees give way to swaying sugar cane.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Brandons Beach, Barbados
The waters here are very calm, making it a fantastic spot for swimming and seabathing. Rent a beach lounger and umbrella for a relaxing beach day. Watch the catamarans sailing languidly up the coast, taking guests to snorkel and swim with sea turtles.
Pass By: Parks Road/Saddle Back, Mellowes, Barbados
Parks Road, which is on Chalky Mount is a rugged picturesque range of hills in Saint Andrew, Barbados, forming a jagged profile against the horizon when viewed from the east coast – commonly called Napoleon’s Head.
Chalky Mount has considerable clay deposits and is the home of the potteries, one of Barbados’ most important cottage industries, established in the nineteenth century.
