Hunte's Gardens
Key facts: St. Joseph · $ · Sunday 9AM-4PM, Monday 9AM-4PM, Tuesday 9AM-4PM, Wednesday 9AM-4PM, Thursday 9AM-4PM, Friday 9AM-4PM, Saturday 9AM-4PM · Ages: all
Hunte's Gardens is a private tropical garden in the parish of St. Joseph, Barbados, created by horticulturalist Anthony Hunte in a natural sunken gully on his property. The garden is densely planted with rare tropical species, orchids, bromeliads, palms, and flowering plants arranged along winding paths that descend into the gully. It rates 4.8 out of 5 and is one of the most praised botanical experiences in the Caribbean.
About Hunte's Gardens
Hunte's Gardens occupies a natural gully on the property of horticulturalist Anthony Hunte in Coffee Gully, St. Joseph, Barbados. Hunte began developing the garden in the 1990s after discovering the dramatic topography of the sunken gully on his land. The result is a layered, dense tropical garden of extraordinary richness, with paths winding down into the gully through plantings of orchids, bromeliads, heliconia, palms, ferns, and hundreds of other tropical species. Music plays throughout the garden, adding to an atmosphere that has been described as theatrical.
Anthony Hunte himself frequently greets visitors and speaks about the plants and the history of the garden, which adds a personal dimension rarely found at other botanical sites.
Why Families Go
Hunte's Gardens is the kind of place that works differently for different ages. Young children respond to the colour, the layered visual density, and the unusual experience of walking down into a sunken gully surrounded by tropical growth. Older children and teenagers who have an interest in plants or photography find it genuinely absorbing. Adults are often more affected than they expected. The garden's 4.8 rating reflects consistent positive reactions across a wide range of visitors.
What to Know Before You Go
Open daily from 9AM to 4PM. Admission is charged; the phone number is +1 246-417-3710 for current pricing. The garden is on Highway 3A in Coffee Gully, St. Joseph, approximately 30 minutes by car from Bridgetown in the interior. Wear comfortable shoes for the uneven paths. Bring a camera. The garden has a small seating area with refreshments.
Family Fit
Suited to families with children aged 5 and up. The paths require some care underfoot but are manageable for most children. Allow one to two hours. Combine with Coco Hill Forest or the east coast for a full day in the interior.
Questions parents ask
Who created Hunte's Gardens?
The garden was created by Barbadian horticulturalist Anthony Hunte, who developed it from the 1990s in a natural sunken gully on his property in St. Joseph.
What are the opening hours?
Open daily from 9AM to 4PM.
Where is Hunte's Gardens?
On Highway 3A in Coffee Gully, St. Joseph, approximately 30 minutes by car from Bridgetown in the interior of Barbados.
Is it suitable for young children?
Yes for children aged 5 and up. The paths are uneven but manageable. Young children will enjoy the colour and environment. Bring comfortable shoes.
What makes Hunte's Gardens different from other botanical gardens?
It is a private garden set in a dramatic sunken gully, densely planted with rare tropical species. Anthony Hunte frequently greets visitors personally, which adds a distinctive character.
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