Immerse yourself in the history of St. Nicholas Abbey on a heritage tour. Explore a 17th century plantation and rum distillery while enjoying the beautiful gardens and delicious refreshments.
- St. Nicholas Abbey - Guided tour of 1658 Jacobean Great House, House Museum, rare and unique1930 movie of Plantation and Barbados, Syrup Factory with c. 1890 working Steam Mill, Rum Distillery including rum tasting. Tour includes a complimentary drink and there are a gift shop and terrace cafe for visitors taking the tour
- All fees and taxes included
The Grand Manor and Distillery journey offers a genuine exploration of life in a plantation from the 17th century with historical items from Indigenous habitation to colonial periods. The film created around 1935 provides a rare and distinctive view of this lifestyle and also of Barbados during the dawn of the 20th century.
The attraction is designed for visitor’s convenience to explore at their leisure or with a tour guide, while also presenting tranquil areas for contemplation or relaxation in the beautifully designed outdoor settings.
The onsite cafe serves beverages and light meals in the tranquil ambiance of a vibrant tropical ravine.
Our craft distillery presents our production process in such a way that the visitors are involved in the rum-making procedure from ‘the cane field to the bottle’, observing the crushing of cane in the vintage steam mill, ensuring visitors capture a deeper and more impactful understanding of their visit.
- Wheelchairs have partial access to the attraction and there is no charge for wheelchair users
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.