St. Lawrence Gap Trip Overview
This tour takes you to St. Nicholas Abbey Great House and Distillery where you learn about Barbados’ rich past as well as the history of it’s rum production. You will also see an integral part of the rum making process at Morgan Lewis Windmill. You will also experience the rugged beauty of Barbados as you are driven along the East Coast of the island. The last stop is the Flower Forest Botanical Garden where you’ll be amazed by 53 acres of tropical trees and flowering plants that bloom all year.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: St. Lawrence Gap, Caribbean
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church Parish, Caribbean
This tour takes you to St. Nicholas Abbey Great House and Distillery where you learn about Barbados’ rich past as well as the history of it’s rum production. You will also see an integral part of the rum making process at Morgan Lewis Windmill. You will also experience the rugged beauty of Barbados as you are driven along the East Coast of the island. The last stop is the Flower Forest Botanical Garden where you’ll be amazed by 53 acres of tropical trees and flowering plants that bloom all year.
Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Nicholas Abbey, Cherry Tree Hill, BB26007 Barbados
The tour takes you to St. Nicholas Abbey Great House and Distillery, a key element in our history, and architectural heritage. At the rum distillery, award winning rums of exceptional quality are created. Your guide will educate you on the history and rum making process at the Abbey. Make sure you sample some of the 12- and 18-year rums.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill, Morgan Lewis Barbados
This mill was used to grind sugar in the 18th and 19th centuries, but ceased operations since 1947, when steam power was introduced into the local sugar industry. The wind-powered sugar mill is one of the last of its kind and a monument to the once booming sugar industry in Barbados.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Barclays Park, Ermy Bourne Highway, Benab Barbados
The tour takes a scenic ride along the east coast where you will find the 50 acre Barclays Park. Its grassy slopes with its spectacular views and refreshing island breezes make it a popular area for picnics spot for locals.
Stop At: Flower Forest, Richmond Plantation St Joseph, Barbados, BB Barbados
The Flower Forest Botanical Gardens, the tour’s final destination, is a horticulturalist’s dream. It consists of 53 acres of tropical trees and blooming plants that are in bloom all year. It’s a location where you may discover peace and quiet and get away from the rest of the world for a few hours.
Duration: 1 hour
