"There is a gully, that of Welchman Hall's, that no one should omit to visit."
-Rev J Moffat, 1866
We’re open 7 days a week!
9:00AM until 4:00PM
Guided tours start at 10:30am
Monday to Friday
From November 1st until April 30, 2025.
Home of the grapefruit!
Easy, paved walk through beautiful tropical forest in a collapsed cave
Monkey spotting
Wheelchair friendly!
Prices & Times
Guided tour at 10.30am, Monday to Friday, from November 1st until April 30th.
Adult US$15 (Bds$30). Booklet included.
Children US$7 (5 to 12 years old).
Under 4 years old FREE!
Locals (ID required) US$10 (Bds$20)
Children half price
Group rates available.
Monkey spotting between 10.30 am and noon
Closed December 25 and first Monday in August
Wheelchair Users US$10 (3/4 of the Gully is wheelchair friendly)
Members of Barbados National Trust (ID required) US$10, (Bds$20)
Tours
Guided tour at 10.30am, Monday to Friday, from November 1st until April 30th.
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.
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.
Private tours can be provided at a minimum of 24 hours' notice.
Location
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.
The gully is also a convenient place to visit with many other attractions in the area.
Camps
Back to Nature Camps - let your child discover nature
NEW DATES COMING SOON…
From 8.30am to 2.30pm.
$300Bds ($150US) per week, with sibling discounts on request. Four day camp $$240Bds ($120US). Hot lunches extra.
For more information email: welchmanhallgully@gmail.com or call 234 9960.
“Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
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 Washington in his Barbados journal (1750-1751) as “the forbidden fruit” and one of the local fruit available at a dinner party he attended. ”
Seek Refuge…
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.
Walk along its shaded path. See Barbados as it appeared to the first settlers.
Enjoy a spectacular view of the east coast and marvel at the abundance of life tucked away inside this collapsed cave.
Watch monkeys as they feed on a specially built platform. See them swing from vines and groom each other in the trees.
The gully and its occupants have fascinated tourists for hundreds of years.
Fly through the Gully!
The gully is a great place for photographer and videographers, although you do need special permission to fly a drone through Welchman Hall Gully.
Thanks to Peter and Caio for shooting this great bird's eye view of the gully. These aerial shots show the gully as it's never been seen before.