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Andromeda Botanic Gardens

Andromeda was developed in 1954 by the late horticulturist Iris Bannochie for her weekend retreat. It soon became a memorable garden and she opened it to the public. She left the property to the National Trust in 1988. It is named for the Greek goddess Andromeda who was chained to a rock - probably because of the huge limestone boulders in this area.

Andromeda Gardens is run by the Barbados National Trust. When we went it was part of the Heritage Pass ticket. However we had already used up our tickets, so we had to pay.

The garden spreads over six acres and contains orchids, exotics and shrubs. It is one of the finest collections of plants in the region.

Admission is about BBD12 for adults, BBD6 for children (6-12 yrs).

Hours: 9am-5pm daily; no admittance after 4:30pm

There is a Best of Barbados shop and also a small cafe at the garden entrance.

Directions: On a cliff overlooking the east coast south of Bathsheba in St. Joseph parish.

Phone: (246) 433-9261

Website: http://www.funbarbados.com/Sights/andromeda.cfm