We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

Flower Forest: Traveller Reviews

Richmond Plantation | St.Thomas, Barbados
246 433 8152
Ranked #36 of 114 attractions in Barbados
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Forests, Gardens
Activities: Viewing foliage
Traveller Description: Flower Forest is a most relaxing way to view some of Barbados's most beautiful flora.    walk the winding paths and enjoy nature.  Add your own... more »
Update attraction details
Write a Review

21 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    10
    7
    2
    2
    0
Date Rating
Brighton
Contributor
19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Peaceful forest walk”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Walking around Flower Forest is great - we hardly saw any other people and after a few minutes all we could hear was the natural sounds of the forest. We found ourselves whispering to try not to disturb it!
We caught glimpses of some monkeys in the undergrowth and also I think a mongoose.
There are lots of paths to explore and exotic flowering plants and trees among the palms. Luckily there are also lots of benches with great views.
You start and end up at a building with a cafe, toilets and shop.

Visited January 2012
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask miggiBrighton about Flower Forest
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Christ Church, Barbados
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Good garden”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

Good visit for a morning stroll. Lovely views and the plants were marked

Visited December 2011
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask FranglishTay about Flower Forest
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
New York City, New York
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A beautiful combination of flora overshadowed only by the views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

A stroll through the forest was the perfect way to end my fiancé's trip to Barbados. The walk featured amazing flowers from all over the world, laid out along a well maintained path. The zig-zag of the walk took us by breathtaking views of the island from the top of the mountain. The highlight of our walk was the gazebo overlooking a meadow with a large canopy of trees high above us.

The forest was both beautiful and extremely unique and we can not wait to return!

Visited November 2011
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask zachl about Flower Forest
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Matlock, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“excellent botanical "gardens" naturally laid out with great examples of plants”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011

A great value for money attraction. The natural jungle feel works and the paths have easy access. Even works when it's raining has they had out umbrellas.

Visited August 2011
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask jverdicchio about Flower Forest
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
New York
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011
4
people found this review helpful

My husband and I have been to most of the Caribbean islands and have done several rain forest tours, but nothing compares to the beauty of Flower Forest! This is a self-guided walk on paths surrounded by plants originating from all over the world. We were the only ones there the day we visited, and we felt as if we had travelled back in time to a primeval forest with towering fern trees, exotic plants, and beautiful vistas. There was even a view of the ocean far in the distance. We are so lucky that we booked an excursion with Glory Tours since Sarah- our private guide- had picked this as one of our stops knowing how much I love plants. Having read some of the reviews, I probably wouldn't have visited this remarkable attraction on my own. Although it is true that there weren't a lot of flowers in bloom, they weren't missed.

Visited February 2011
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask desireis19 about Flower Forest
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers who viewed Flower Forest also viewed

Hunte\
5 of 5 stars 91 Reviews
Saint Joseph, Barbados
Harrison\
4 of 5 stars 152 Reviews
Barbados, Caribbean
 
Agapey Chocolate Factory Tour
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Bridgetown, Barbados
Barbados Wildlife Reserve
4 of 5 stars 97 Reviews
Saint Peter, Barbados
 

Been to Flower Forest? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Flower Forest, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing