Bridgetown Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Barbados
About Bridgetown
The first English colony on the island was established in 1625 at St James Town seven miles north. The settlement here, from 1628, was initially called Indian Bridge for the structure found crossing the swamp at the river estuary. The colonists set about draining the swamp and found themselves with a better harbour, cultivation land and inland routes than St James Town, so the centre of island affairs shifted here. In 1667 Sir Tobias Bridge arrived as military commander, and it was thought a real smart idea to name the place Bridgetown. At the centre it has remained, but only for a brief spell 1958-1967 was Bridgetown incorporated as a city. For the rest of its history it has simply been a constituency within the government of Barbados, though with the parliament, political base and big mo
Top Attractions in Bridgetown
Explore the best things to see and do in Bridgetown:
- ★Atlantis Submarines
- ★Barbados Blue Diving
- ★Barbados Museum
- ★Eco Dive
- ★Garrison Savannah Racetrack
- ★George Washington House
- ★Ilaro Court
- ★Jolly Roger Pirate Cruise
Where to Eat in Bridgetown
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Waterfront Cafe
Where to Stay in Bridgetown
- 🏨Hilton Barbados
- 🏨Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados
Bridgetown Travel Guide Sections
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