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Easy, paved walk through beautiful tropical forest in a collapsed cave |
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Home of the grapefruit |
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Monkey feeding |
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Rabbits, tortoises children can pet |
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Wheelchair friendly! |
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TV Chef Ainsley Harriott visits the Gully |
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Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) |
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The grapefruit is thought to have originated here at Welchman Hall Gully during the 17th century. It’s a cross between the naturally sweet orange ( Citrus sinesis) and the Shaddock (C grandis). The fruit was quite common and was mentioned by George Was***ngton in his Barbados journal (1750-1751) as “the forbidden fruit” and one of the local fruit available at a dinner party he attended. |
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Adult US$14 (Bds$28). Booklet included. |
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Locals (ID required) US$7.50 (Bds$15) |
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Children US$7 (5 to 12 years old). |
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Under 5 years old free. |
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Guided tour at 10.30am, Monday to Friday, from November 1st until April 30th. (2) |
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Sorry, cash only. |
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Group rates available. |
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Open daily from 9am to 4pm, last tour at 3.30pm |
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Monkey feeding between 10.30 am and noon |
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Closed December 25 and first Monday in August |
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Wheelchair Users US$10 (3/4 of the Gully is wheelchair friendly) |
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Members of Barbados National Trust (ID required) US$7, (Bds$14) |
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Outside of this time, the walk through the gully is self-guided and takes about 30 to 45 minutes to walk, depending on your level of interest in the flora. |
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The guide book (free with entry, unless you are joining the guided tour at 10.30 am) highlights over 50 plants and features in the gully. Clear and informative signs further illuminate this very special place. |
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Private tours can be provided at a minimum of 24 hours' notice. |
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You’ll find Welchman Hall Gully near the centre of Barbados, in the parish of St. Thomas, the most elevated parish on the island. If driving, follow the white and green signs on the roadside. |
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The gully is also a convenient place to visit with many other attractions in the area. Directions here… |
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Back to Nature Camps 2020: |
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July 6 to 10 |
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July 13 to 17 |
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July 20 to 24 |
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July 27 to 31 |
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Aug 10 to 14 |
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Aug 17 to 21 |
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Aug 24 to 28 |
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Fro |
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m 8.30am to 2.30pm. $250Bds ($125US) per week. Hot lunches extra. |
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For more information email: welchmanhallgully@gmail.com or call 234 9960. |
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Seek Refuge... |
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Welchman Hall Gully is a glittering jewel set in the heart of Barbados. This tropical hideaway is home to wild monkeys, majestic rainforest trees and delicate native plants. |
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Walk along its shaded path. See Barbados as it appeared to the first settlers. |
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Enjoy a spectacular view of the east coast and marvel at the abundance of life tucked away inside this collapsed cave. |
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Watch monkeys as they feed on a specially built platform. See them swing from vines and groom each other in the trees. |
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The gully and its occupants have fascinated tourists for hundreds of years. |