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Flower Forest
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456 reviews
#2 of 15 things to do in Saint Thomas Parish
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Rain Forest botanical paradise: the flowers and plants in this garden will take one's breath away, fantastic views from hill top looking out east over the Atlantic and the 'Scotland District of Barbados, benches for resting in secluded shady spots, the peace that one wishes, missing from one's work life is here. Worth more than money, relax and restore the soul...
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NEBRASKA571 contributions
Nice stroll through nature
Mar. 2023 • Couples
This was a pleasant and peaceful walk through the forest. There weren't really a whole lot of flowers though, so the name is a bit deceiving. Overall the least impressive of all the botanical gardens on the island. Still, a nice relaxing spot to tour and had some nice views. It was nice that they gave you a guide map and ID chart of the plants.
Written March 24, 2023
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Hannah M
4 contributions
Worth a visit
Mar. 2023 • Couples
Beautiful, peaceful and well kept gardens with stunning views over the east coast. Would definitely recommend. Staff friendly too.
Written March 12, 2023
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CJM
7 contributions
Tranquil Piece of Barbados
Mar. 2023 • Couples
A lovely couple of hours exploring the Flower Forest. Lots of stunning plants of all shapes and sizes interspersed with many different birds, the occasional mongoose and even a green monkey!

Amazing to see some of the flowers that are house plants in the UK growing wild.

The cafe was great serving cold drinks and a tasty slice of coconut bread which we enjoyed on the terrace under the watchful eye of a family of Grackles who were keen to hoover up our crumbs! The staff were friendly and happy to chat.

Would highly recommend this location to any nature lover. We will definitely revisit the Flower Forest if we're lucky enough to be back in Barbados one day in the future.
Written March 9, 2023
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Amanda T
Fordingbridge, UK39 contributions
Lovely tropical garden
Feb. 2023
Lovely gardens to stroll around and enjoy the tropical plants. Lovely views of the east coast. Very nice cafe and gift shop. Well worth a visit
Written February 18, 2023
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Chispee
Swindon, UK13 contributions
Brilliant!
Feb. 2023 • Couples
Exceptional forest trails with occasional east coast sea views. We were spellbound by the beauty good cafe too all very professionally done.
Best thing was, didn't seem like Barbados we know at all!! If you know what I mean...
Written February 17, 2023
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Barbara W
Saskatoon, Canada1,318 contributions
Magical Place
Feb. 2023 • Couples
Our second visit. This year on Valentine's Day. So so beautiful. One of our absolute favorite places on Barbados. Enjoy the wonderful peace and restful at,osphere of this magical place. Excellent service and delicious lunch.
Written February 16, 2023
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L-M
Chelmsford, UK18 contributions
A sub-tropical walk.
Feb. 2023 • Couples
This is an amazing garden full of beautiful sub- tropical plants. The trees and huge plants create a wonderful canopy so you are almost always walking under foliage. There is a suitable path for wheelchairs but some of the inclines would be difficult. The YouTube film does not do it justice. Well worth a visit!
Written February 15, 2023
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Jonathan T
Santorini, Greece5 contributions
Best garden in Barbados
Feb. 2023 • Couples
A wonderful place, our favourite garden in Barbados. It combines towering palms and trees with open groves and some loverly views and is wonderfully peaceful after leaving the bustle of the coast. Following the well made paths, there are lots of flowers and very good labelling but it’s is the sheer tropical lushness that is almost too much to take in. Also a good cafe with light lunches.
Written February 10, 2023
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cris
Torre del Mar, Spain5 contributions
Nature immersion
Jan. 2023 • Couples
It was beautiful and peaceful to walk around this very well kept forest. I was impressed by flowers I never seen before. The tour takes about 2h if you visit every corner of it. Some points are amazing as there are breathtaking views. There's also a restaurant, which we stopped by and the food was absolutely great. Highly recommended
Written January 27, 2023
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HankOttawa
Ottawa, Canada21 contributions
Tropical Nature on Display
Jan. 2023
Beautiful place to spend a couple of hours enjoying tropical nature. Don’t miss it on your trip to Barbados. Palm trees are spectacular.
Written January 26, 2023
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