Welchman Hall Gully
Key facts: St. Thomas · $ · Sunday 9AM-3:30PM, Monday 9AM-3:30PM, Tuesday 9AM-3:30PM, Wednesday 9AM-3:30PM, Thursday 9AM-3:30PM, Friday 9AM-3:30PM, Saturday 9AM-3:30PM · Ages: all
Welchman Hall Gully is a tropical forest walk through a collapsed limestone cave in the parish of St. Thomas, central Barbados. The gully is home to wild green monkeys, ancient rainforest trees, and native plants. Open daily from 9AM, it is one of the most peaceful and distinctive natural walks on the island.
About Welchman Hall Gully
Welchman Hall Gully sits in the centre of Barbados in the parish of St. Thomas, occupying a long natural ravine formed by the collapse of an underground cave system over thousands of years. The result is a sheltered, cathedral-like corridor of tropical forest that feels entirely removed from the rest of the island.
Why Families Go
The walk through the gully is one of the most distinctive natural experiences in Barbados. The path is well maintained, clearly signed, and takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes at a comfortable pace. Wild green monkeys inhabit the gully and are most active between 10:30AM and noon when they feed on a specially built platform. A free guidebook is included with every entry and highlights over 50 plants along the route. Free lemonade is also provided on arrival.
What to Know Before You Go
The gully is open daily from 9AM to 4PM. Admission is $20 USD or $40 BBD for adults and $10 USD or $20 BBD for children aged 5 to 12. Children under 4 enter free. Locals with ID pay $10 USD. Guided tours run at 10:30AM Monday to Friday from November to April. Approximately three quarters of the route is wheelchair friendly.
Family Fit
Suitable for all ages. The shaded path and gentle pace work for families with young children and the monkey platform is a highlight for everyone. Pairs naturally with Harrison Cave nearby for a full morning in the central interior of Barbados.
Questions parents ask
Are there monkeys at Welchman Hall Gully?
Yes. Wild green monkeys inhabit the gully and are most active between 10:30AM and noon when they feed on a specially built platform.
How much does it cost to enter?
Adults pay $20 USD or $40 BBD. Children aged 5 to 12 pay $10 USD or $20 BBD. Children under 4 enter free. Locals with Bajan ID pay $10 USD.
How long does the walk take?
Approximately 30 to 45 minutes at a comfortable pace. A free guidebook is included with entry.
Is the gully wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Approximately three quarters of the route is wheelchair friendly. Wheelchair users pay a reduced rate of $10 USD.
What else is near Welchman Hall Gully?
Harrison's Cave is directly nearby and makes a natural combined visit for a full morning in the central interior of Barbados.
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