Farley Hill - Barbados National Park
Barbados’ most used national park offers panoramic ocean views and breathtaking scenery. Set on the grounds of the once regal Farley Hill House, a mansion now in ruins tucked away in a forest of mahogany trees high on a hill overlooking the rugged Atlantic coast. Farley Hill is the ideal spot to picnic in nature in the shade of a comforting tree while staring out to sea. This gorgeous park is also a favourite of visitors travelling to Barbados to get married.
A Little History of Farley Hill
Building of Farley Hill house began in 1818, with additional rooms being added over the next 50 years. It eventually grew to be regarded as the most impressive mansion in Barbados. In the mid-nineteenth century the property was owned by Sir Graham Briggs, a wealthy British planter and legislator. Briggs improved not only the house, but also the gardens, importing many new plants and trees into the island. In 1957, the house was used in the film “Island in the Sun” but was destroyed by fire in 1965. Farley Hill was officially opened as a national park by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 1966, the same year Barbados gained independence.
Several times a year Farley Hill is transformed into a stage for musical and theatrical events such as Gospel Fest, Soca on the Hill and Reggae on the Hill. Picnic baskets are opened under the tall mahoganies and all ages and all nations dance, listen and enjoy superb music in an unforgettable atmosphere of joy, friendship and togetherness.
*Please note that when concerts are on an entry fee will be charged based on the event*
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