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You'll Love Bridgetown if:

  • You are a family looking for a cultural beach holiday with lots of historic attractions.
  • You are a couple seeking a relaxing beach getaway in a beautiful area of Barbados that offers ample shopping and dining options.
  • You are part of a group who want an exciting beach holiday with a difference.

Holidays in Bridgetown

Bridgetown is the capital and commercial centre of Barbados and is on the islands south-west corner. Originally founded by British settlers in 1628, Bridgetown is a popular spot for a holiday in Barbados with varied shops, restaurants, bars and things to see and do.

A holiday in Bridgetown should begin with an exploration of the town. Fairly compact, Bridgetown is best explored on foot and Broad Street, the town’s main road, is a great place to start. Along Broad Street you will find...

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Bridgetown is the capital and commercial centre of Barbados and is on the islands south-west corner. Originally founded by British settlers in 1628, Bridgetown is a popular spot for a holiday in Barbados with varied shops, restaurants, bars and things to see and do.

A holiday in Bridgetown should begin with an exploration of the town. Fairly compact, Bridgetown is best explored on foot and Broad Street, the town’s main road, is a great place to start. Along Broad Street you will find numerous duty-free shops and stores selling locally made items that make perfect gifts and souvenirs. At the end of Broad Street you will find the attractive looking Barbados Parliament building, National Hero’s’ Square and the War Memorial and Fountain Gardens.

Nearby you will see the Chamberlain Bridge along Wharf Street. Here you can look at the many yachts and catamarans in the harbour and maybe even hire a boat or join one of the sea turtle tours. Continue along the boardwalk and you will pass the fishing harbour before finally arriving at Pelican Village, a popular shopping area with the widest selection of Barbados handcrafts and art work to buy as well as somewhere to eat, drink and rest.

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Beautiful Bridgetown beaches

Although there are no beaches in the centre of Bridgetown, the towns location between the beaches on the south and west coasts of Barbados make Bridgetown the ideal spot for beach based holidays in Barbados. The south coast is a mixture of the Caribbean and the Atlantic that is perfect for swimming, snorkeling and water sports. The beaches here are livelier than the west coast and the popular nightlife area of St Lawrence Gap is right next door to Dover Beach. Along the quieter, upmarket west coast, the sea is calm and the beaches look like something from a postcard which makes them an attractive playground for the rich and famous.

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Family Holidays

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Holidays to Bridgetown are great for families as there is a mix of beach and culture in the town. Carlisle Bay is home to a vast expanse of sand, perfect for relaxing on, and Broad Street is one of the most popular areas of Bridgetown with many shops and landmarks.

Go shopping in Pelican Village, which offers lots of local crafts for sale and restaurants. The oasis of Trevor's Way is also nearby and is a great spot to relax after a hard day of shopping. You can also go on a sea turtle tour and watch the turtles which inhabit the island.

As the capital of Barbados, Bridgetown has an abundance of restaurants, live music spots, and bars on offer. Most of the restaurants are family friendly and offer a range of delicious Caribbean cuisine, however a lot of the hotels are all inclusive and offer great entertainment options so you don't...

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As the capital of Barbados, Bridgetown has an abundance of restaurants, live music spots, and bars on offer. Most of the restaurants are family friendly and offer a range of delicious Caribbean cuisine, however a lot of the hotels are all inclusive and offer great entertainment options so you don't even have to leave your accommodation!

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The Hilton Barbados Hotel offers organised children's activities, plus kids dining facilities. The hotel has easy access to the beach and is a few minutes away from the town centre. It's also only a short transfer time from the airport so you can start your holiday sooner.

Couples Getaways

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The main beach at Carlisle Bay is perfect for couples on holiday in Bridgetown as it's large and rarely crowded. Queens Park in the town centre is a beautiful national park of Barbados and has gardens, plus a manor house which houses an art gallery.

Take a boat trips around the island and enjoy the scenery and marine life of Barbados. The Mount Gay Rum Distillery tour is also a highlight, and you can see the process of making rum, and even purchase some at an affordable price. The town is also great for romantic scenic walks and you can spend...

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Take a boat trips around the island and enjoy the scenery and marine life of Barbados. The Mount Gay Rum Distillery tour is also a highlight, and you can see the process of making rum, and even purchase some at an affordable price. The town is also great for romantic scenic walks and you can spend your evenings exploring Bridgetown.

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There are plenty of restaurants and bars to enjoy, with many of them overlooking the beach, and you can simply relax with a few cocktails after a long day of sunbathing. Many of the restaurants have live music; mostly steel drum bands.

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The Almond Casuarina Beach Resort is an all inclusive hotel with three swimming pools and an a la carte restaurant. Water sports are available for hire from the hotel and all rooms have a balcony with most overlooking the beach.

Beach Breaks

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There are plenty of beaches surrounding Bridgetown to enjoy including: Bottom Bay, which is surrounding by coral cliffs; Batts Rock Beach, which is an organised beach with showers and a children's playground; and Foul Bay, which is great for water sports and surfing.

The beaches in Barbados are sandy, and hardly ever crowded as they are so wide and long. The waters are always clear and peaceful, and most of the beaches have restaurants or cafes so that you can spend the whole day on the beach if you wish.

When you take a holiday to Bridgetown you will find that the beaches are great for simply relaxing on and topping up your tan or swimming in the sea. The waters are also great for snorkelling in, and most hotels offer a range of water sports for you to enjoy, usually at a fee.

The South Beach Resort and Vacation Club is located opposite Rockley Beach, and has its own terrace which overlooks the sea. There is a Jacuzzi on site as well as a swimming pool, and there is also a range of board basis on offer including all inclusive.

Exploring Bridgetown

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Bridgetown has many landmarks and cultural attractions to make your beach break also cultural. The War Memorial and fountain is a main attraction, and the National Hero’s’ Square houses a statue of Lord Nelson similar to that in Trafalgar Square.

The Atlantis Submarines Barbados is a sightseeing tour underneath the ocean, where you are embarked underwater in a submarine to observe the marine life. Situate din Bridgetown, it's a memorable attraction for all the family.

The Crop Over Festival which is held in July until August is a harvest festival and features calypso dancing, craft fairs, food tents, street parties, and music competitions. The whole town enters a party mood, and there are many parties which happen all across the island during this time.

St. Michael’s Cathedral dates back to the 17th century and is made of coral stone, featuring stained glass windows. It's the highest Anglian church in Barbados. Chamberlain Bridge is also another feature, and is next to the Bridgetown Boardwalk nearby which is a wooden walkway that runs along the...

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St. Michael’s Cathedral dates back to the 17th century and is made of coral stone, featuring stained glass windows. It's the highest Anglian church in Barbados. Chamberlain Bridge is also another feature, and is next to the Bridgetown Boardwalk nearby which is a wooden walkway that runs along the waterfront.

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  • Bridgetown Travel Information

    Language
    English (Bajan dialect)
    Currency
    Barbadian Dollar
    Local time
    GMT/BST - 4 hours
    Local airport
    Grantley Adams International Airport
    Flight time
    8 to 9 hours
    Transfer time
    20 minutes
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