Barbados Open House Programme
Barbados has a rich history of great houses, plantations, pirate dens and the attractive chattel house of board and shingle, sometimes with ornate trim, which were the homes to the poor. The homes of the island are some of the world's best examples of a period of architecture, dating back to the sixteen century. Rare possessions, mahogany furniture, ornaments, household artifacts, big wheeled buggies, art and sculpture decorate these homes in a unique setting of tropical color and building style. There are many heritage tours which provide a roster of visits of these unique settings.
The Open House Programme is presented each year by the Barbados National Trust and features some of the island's most historic and beautiful private homes. These lovely homes are opened one day a year with the kind permission of the owners.
2025 Barbados Open House Programme
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | 3:30 pm – 7 pm | Harry Bayley Observatory |
| 08 Feb | 1 pm – 5 pm | State House |
| 19 Feb | 2 pm – 5 pm | Welches Plantation House |
| 26 Feb | 2 pm – 5 pm | Sunbury Plantation |
| 08 March | 1 pm – 5 pm | Guinea Plantation House |
| 12 March | 2 pm – 5 pm | Colleton Great House |
| 22 March | 1 pm – 5 pm | Lion Castle Great House |
| 29 March | 1 pm – 5 pm | Bagatelle Great House |
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Entrance Fee
Adults: US $20 / BDS $40 Members of National Trusts: US $17.50 / BDS $35 Members of BARP/AARP/CARP: US $17.50 / BDS $35 Children aged 12-17 (with an adult): US$7.50 / BDS $15 Students of BCC, UWI, Polytechnic: US$7.50 / BDS $15 Children under 12: free
BARBADOS NATIONAL TRUST
Wildey House,
Wildey,
St. Michael,
Barbados
Tel: (246) 426-2421
E-mail: info@barbadosnationaltrust.com
Heritage Tours
In addition to visiting the Open Houses, you may also enjoy these heritage tours:
