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Heritage Park

Barbados is dotted with the ruins of abandoned sugar mills which became uneconomical with centralized processing. The refinery buildings of Heritage Park were lovingly restored in 1996.

Some of the buildings date back to the 17th century and are listed by the Barbados National Trust.

The guided tours complete with a video of historical footage in the folk museum which well explains several aspects of Barbadian life, especially among the workers, it also covers housing, food, festivals, work and toys.

Must-see attractions nearby:
A sugar machinery museum has a large collection of the types of grinders, pumps and other devices once used in the sugar industry.

Gift shops are housed in a pleasantly landscaped group of former administrative buildings.
Address
Heritage Park
Foursquare, St Philip
Barbados
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:0013:0011:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0018:0017:00
Tips
Located just north of the airport, this is an excellent attraction to occupy a morning for those with an early afternoon departure.
Parking
Free
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Typical Visit
2 hours
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