Sunbury Plantation 
Sunbury Plantation is lavishly decorated with Victorian antiques, many of which are of mahogany, making this the prime antiques museum on the Island. All the rooms are open for viewing.
The estate features a collection of horse drawn carriages assembled by Mr. and Mrs. Keith Melville who also restored and donated the house to the Barbados National Trust.
The estate features a collection of horse drawn carriages assembled by Mr. and Mrs. Keith Melville who also restored and donated the house to the Barbados National Trust.
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Beside an exceptional collection of furniture, artifacts cover all aspects of domestic life on a plantation.
The plantation house dates back to about 1660 when it was built by Matthew Chapman, an Irish/English planter. The house changed hands a number of times over the years.
The first teak and mahogany trees on the island were planted here in 1799 and many are still standing. The house was heavily damaged during the slave rebellion of 1816.
The manor was restored in 1981 and became a heritage house in 1985. It was destroyed by fire in 1995 and carefully rebuilt to its original condition within a few years and the furniture replace from other collections. The house is surrounded by pleasant gardens.
The plantation house dates back to about 1660 when it was built by Matthew Chapman, an Irish/English planter. The house changed hands a number of times over the years.
The first teak and mahogany trees on the island were planted here in 1799 and many are still standing. The house was heavily damaged during the slave rebellion of 1816.
The manor was restored in 1981 and became a heritage house in 1985. It was destroyed by fire in 1995 and carefully rebuilt to its original condition within a few years and the furniture replace from other collections. The house is surrounded by pleasant gardens.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Last tour at 4:30 pm.
Formal dining is offered some evenings in true plantation style. The house is also available for weddings and special occasions.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Related Attractions
St Philip's Church
St Philip's is a quaint church not far north of the Sunbury plantation with quite interesting modern stained glass and decorations. The building itself dates from 1836.
