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St. ThomasAs per the central location of its neighbouring parish St. George, so too is the parish of St. Thomas on the island of Barbados. St. Thomas is one of the original parishes that was established on the island of Barbados in 1629 by the English settlers who landed at Holetown in the parish of St. James. Despite not having a coastline, the parish of St. Thomas certainly has a lot that can be discovered and explored.
Bagatelle Great House is located in Bagatelle, St. Thomas, Barbados and was a former sugar plantation that has now been reformed and put largely to use for the dining and entertainment pleasure of any member of the public, whether local or visitor. Built in 1645, the property has passed through numerous owners over the years and now is home to several restaurants, which each potentially cater to a completely different set of customers.
A thing of beauty is a sight to behold. Every country around the globe has at least one natural wonder which it invites everyone to come see, enjoy and appreciate. Harrison's Cave is such a natural gem; a limestone cavern in the depths of the earth in the parish of St. Thomas on the island of Barbados. One of the most sought after sight-seeing spots on the island, it is an underground adventure. The cave is named after Thomas Harrison who owned the majority of land in the area back in the 1700s. This is the same person who established Harrison College, one of the top secondary schools in Barbados, in 1733. The caves basically remained closed to the mind and to the imagination until 1970 or so.
St. Thomas Parish Church sits in the district of Arch Hall right at the corner of one of the largest roundabouts on the island, just at the top of the hill that leads down to Holetown in the parish of St. James. The current structure of this parish church was built in 1836 to replace the church that was destroyed by the hurricane that ravaged the island of Barbados in 1831. In fact the present church is the fourth parish church built in the area.
A look through our list of attractions throughout the parish of St. Thomas will give you a better idea of what this parish has to offer.
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Things To Do!
Island Safari
Island Safari offers a unique jeep safari experience on our zebra striped, specially designed 4x4 jeeps. Climb on board our comfortable cabs and let us show you what the others leave out, specifically the most scenic locations of the island by travelling on and off the beaten track.
Harrison's Cave
Explore Barbados' underground! At the heart of the island lies a great geological wonder, the magnificent Harrison's Cave. Admire the crystallized, limestone cave, its flowing streams, deep pools and towering columns as you travel by tram or get up close and personal with the Eco-Adventure Tour.
Catamaran Cruise
Lay back, relax and sunbathe as you sail across the calm Caribbean Sea. Explore the crystal clear waters as you swim and snorkel with the tropical fish and majestic turtles. Then, enjoy a scrumptious lunch as you admire the beautiful rolling coastline and sparkling water.
Mount Gay Visitor Centre
Make a stop at the world renowned Mount Gay Rum Distillery and discover the secrets behind Barbados’ finest and most celebrated spirit, in the island where rum was invented! Witness the history of Mount Gay as you journey with them through their rich heritage, proven artisanship and unique taste.
SunTours Special
Grab the SunTours Special with SunTours Barbados and see all the most popular spots in Barbados! Immerse yourself in the interesting history of this island, view the most picturesque scenes and enjoy a delicious Bajan style lunch at a well favoured local spot.
Animal Flower Cave
The colourful walls and the fascinating sea anemones at the Animal Flower Cave draw a crowd, but the amazing pools, some of which are deep enough to swim in, are the real attraction. While here, take a stroll over to the cliffs to feel the refreshing sea breeze and take in the stunning seascape.
Check Out Our Restaurants
Chefette - $
A favourite for Bajans, this fast food restaurant with 15 locations across the country, is a must try!
Oistins Fish Fry - $
Visit Oistins Fish Fry, especially on Fridays and Saturdays for a deliciously cultural experience.
Salt Café - $$
From the popular truffle fries and baos to the delicious salted caramel brownie, their menu delights all foodies.
Cocktail Kitchen - $$
Located in St. Lawrence Gap, one of the best night life areas of Barbados, Cocktail Kitchen is redefining Caribbean cuisine and cocktails.
Tides Restaurant - $$$
The Tides Restaurant is one of the leading restaurants located on the water’s edge of the West coast of Barbados. Bring to life any celebration or simply brighten your trip to Barbados through the culinary and service experience provided by The Tides Restaurant and its team!
Champers Restaurant - $$$
Experience Champers – where a special combination of delicious food, consistently good service with romantic picturesque views of the waterside resides.