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Welchman Hall Gully: A Collapsed Cave Paradise

Explore a lush tropical forest in a collapsed cave, home to exotic plants, playful monkeys, and the birthplace of the grapefruit in Barbados.

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Welchman Hall Gully is a unique natural attraction in the heart of Barbados, offering visitors a chance to explore a lush tropical forest within a collapsed cave. Home to diverse plant life, exotic wildlife, and the famous Barbados Green Monkeys, it's a serene escape into the island's original landscape.

A brief summary to Welchman Hall Gully

  • Monday 9 am-3:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am-3:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am-3:30 pm
  • Thursday 9 am-3:30 pm
  • Friday 9 am-3:30 pm
  • Saturday 9 am-3:30 pm
  • Sunday 9 am-3:30 pm

Local tips

  • Visit in the morning for the best chance to see the Barbados Green Monkeys, especially around feeding time between 10:30 am and noon.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for the self-guided walk along the well-maintained, shaded path.
  • Bring insect repellent to protect against mosquitoes and other insects.
  • Take a guidebook to learn about the diverse plant species and the history of the gully.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Bridgetown, take the #4 bus towards Sturges. The bus departs from the Tudor Bridge terminal hourly and costs $2 BBD. The journey to Welchman Hall Gully takes approximately 24 minutes. Once you arrive at the Welchman Hall Gully bus stop, the entrance is a short walk away.

  • Taxi

    From Holetown, a taxi to Welchman Hall Gully takes about 10 minutes and typically costs between $24 - $30 BBD. Several taxi services are available in Holetown. Ensure the taxi is licensed and agree on the fare before starting your journey.

  • Driving

    From Bridgetown, head north on Highway 2 until you reach Welchman Hall. Look for the white and green signs directing you to the gully entrance. There is a designated parking area available for visitors. Parking is free.

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Welchman Hall Gully is a captivating natural wonder located in the parish of St. Thomas, in the heart of Barbados. This unique attraction offers visitors a chance to step back in time and experience the island's original landscape, before the widespread cultivation of sugar cane. The gully is essentially a collapsed cave, a geological formation resulting from the erosion of coral limestone over millennia. This has created a dramatic, meandering ravine that is now home to a diverse ecosystem. The gully stretches for approximately three-quarters of a mile, and its sheltered environment provides a haven for a wide variety of tropical plants and trees. As you stroll along the well-maintained, shaded path, you'll be immersed in a lush, green paradise. Towering trees create a natural canopy, filtering the sunlight and creating a cool, humid atmosphere. The air is filled with the sounds of birdsong and the rustling of leaves, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Welchman Hall Gully boasts an impressive collection of plant life, with over 150 species of plants and trees including nutmeg, clove, bamboo, and majestic palms. The gully is also believed to be the original home of the grapefruit, a hybrid of the sweet orange and shaddock. One of the highlights of a visit to Welchman Hall Gully is the opportunity to see Barbados green monkeys in their natural habitat. These playful primates are descendants of monkeys brought to the island from West Africa centuries ago. They are wild animals, free to roam as they please, but they are often seen in the gully, particularly during feeding times. Welchman Hall Gully is named after its first owner, a former soldier from Wales called General William Asygell Williams. He was banished by Cromwell after losing at the Battle of Bristol in 1650 during the English Civil War. He established a plantation here, which he named Welchman Hall. It was this man who first developed the gully, adding many exotic trees and an orchard. The gully was acquired by the Barbados National Trust in 1962, becoming their first property on the island.

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