Whether it's a picnic and beach day, meeting the indigenous wildlife, or exploring the island with an e-bike tour, there's fun for the whole family waiting to be discovered.
Barbados Wildlife Reserve and Grenade Hall Forest & Signal Station
Explore the mahogany forest with green monkeys, deer, tortoises, caiman, South American snakes, Cuban iguanas and more.
Welchman Hall Gully
Follow the stroller-friendly paths through the lush gully, filled with flora and fauna. Go at monkey-feeding time: 10.30am-12pm.
Coco Hill Forest
Hike along forest trails (different lengths for different abilities) through fragrant nutmeg trees and swaying coconut palms with stunning views.
Animal Flower Cave
Tour the island’s only accessible sea cave in rugged St Lucy. If you visit between December and April, there might even be whales to be seen!
Joe’s River
Accessible from Cattlewash beach, this is a fun area to explore with kids.
The Paradise Nature Park
Make friends with indigenous and exotic animals on self-guided tours through five acres of lush tropical gardens.
Turtle Hatchings
Call the Turtle Hotline
(246 230-0142) for locations and times (June-October). The beach at Southern Palms Hotel is a favourite for nesting.
Atlantis Submarines
Dive beneath the waves for an exciting adventure exploring shipwrecks, reefs and an array of ocean life. Age 4+, minimum height 3ft.
Beach Picnics
Pack some fish cutters and rum punch and enjoy an alfresco meal on a shaded beach. We recommend Gibbs Beach (west) or Bottom Bay (east).
Sharks Hole
Visit at low tide for a swim in the tiny calm, protected bay. Take a clifftop walk to nearby Bull’s Nostrils and Gun Rock to witness the power of the Atlantic Ocean.
Bathsheba
Kids love splashing in and exploring the rock pools at low tide – look out for sea anemone, eels and even hidden octopus.
Watersports
Paddle boards, kayaks and Hobie Cats are great for exploring calm bays with little ones. Bigger kids can enjoy snorkeling or learn to scuba dive. Age 10+ for PADI certification.
Surfing
You’ll be spoiled for choice with surf spots in Barbados. Check out the long gentle waves at Freights Bay and Surfers Bay near South Point – perfect for kids to learn to catch waves.
Bushy Park Race Circuit
Put the pedal to the metal with this fast-paced go-kart racing experience at the home of car racing in Barbados. Age 5+.
Harrison’s Cave Eco Adventure Park
Sit back for a tram tour deep into the natural limestone cave with caverns, towering columns, underground waterfalls, pools and more. Then whizz through the canopy above along the exciting Monkey zipline, with a bird’s eye view of the gully below. Age 6+.
E-Bike Island Adventures
Enjoy a two-wheeled island adventure on an electric pedal-assist mountain bike – with on and off-road tours. Age 13+, minimum height 5ft.
Island Safari
4x4 jeeps take you on Safari-style adventures off the beaten track to discover all Barbados’ hidden gems. Age 5+, who can walk independently.
St. Nicholas Abbey
The kids will love the historic steam train ride and exploring the extensive gardens, and the adults will love sampling the exquisite rum produced on site.
Gun Hill Signal Station
Explore this historic signal station with one of the best views of the island and a nineteenth century stone carving of a lion.
Explore! Children’s Gallery at the Barbados Museum
Learn about our island’s fascinating past, with state-of-the-art interactive exhibits for young visitors.
Codrington College
Wander through the beautiful gardens and grounds with spectacular views of the east coast. Bring a little snack for the ducks in the pond.
Brighton Farmer's Market
Held on Saturdays from 6 to 10am, there is a children’s playground with plenty of seating, fresh brewed coffee and a variety of breakfast stalls selling everything from waffles and crepes to bacon butties and fish cutters. There is also a wide variety of stalls.
