The origins of this square, located in the heart of our capital city, can be traced back to the early 1800's. In 1813 an impressive statue of Lord Horatio Nelson was erected here to celebrate the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, when the British fleet under the leadership of Admiral Lord Nelson defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet. The area was called Trafalgar Square.

The name Trafalgar Square remained until 1999 when it was officially changed to National Heroes Square in honour of the national heroes of Barbados. In 2020 the statue of Lord Nelson was moved to the Barbados Museum and Historical Society.

The focal point of the square is the Monument to the Barbadian Family.

It's an intriguing place to visit. Although set in the midst of the bustling city it retains a certain reverence. Here you'll discover the cenotaph honouring Barbadians who died at war, and the beautiful Dolphin Fountain commemorating the introduction of piped water to Bridgetown in 1861.

Opposite National Heroes Square are the historic Parliament Buildings where the business of the Lower and Upper Chambers are conducted, and which house the National Heroes Gallery and the Museum of Parliament.

Visit Heroes Square on a guided walking tour of Bridgetown.
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