St.Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway: A Victorian Era Travel Experience in a Tropical Setting

This is an authentic heritage steam experience for those passengers who want the thrill of a Victorian era travel experience within the tropical setting of this heritage plantation c.1658.

The tour can include optionally a visit to St. Nicholas Abbey Great House and Rum Distillery which needs to be booked additional to the railway experience.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Nicholas Abbey - Narrated Train Journey that includes views of the Great House, Plantation Fields, Mahogany Woodlands, Lush Hidden Valley, Cliff Cutting into Limestone Quarry culminating at the Iconic Panoramic View From Cherry Tree Hill where there is a 15-minute stopover and passengers can participate in turning the Locomotive for the return…
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to and from attraction site
Location
Saint Nicholas Abbey
Follow The Road Signage for St. Nicholas Abbey
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Marva_h
Oct 4, 2024
A must do activity - Was informative, had great photo opportunities, all in all enjoyable experience. The team were friendly, very approachable and contributed to our great experience. Would recommend
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Kim_b
Sep 4, 2024
Friendly experience love the crew - My husband is a huge railroad fan. The crew on the railroad was the very best we have had. And we have rode a lot of trains. I can’t thank them enough for letting him ride in the engine. The prices on the rum to high and the food prices to high. The lady that gave us the tour of the house was amazing as well. And she was funny. Can’t wait for the expansion.
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Goingeverywhere5
Aug 17, 2024
#1 must do in Barbados - We traveled to Barbados just to ride this train and it was everything my son hoped for. It’s not too long a ride (they are currently expanding the track for a longer ride in the near future) and the scenery was beautiful. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. My son got to pull the whistle which made him so happy. Everything was clean and well maintained on the grounds. Gift shop was fun, we bought a lot of souvenirs. Cafe was not the best selection, we had lunch elsewhere. We’ll be back when the new layout is complete!
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219desireea
Aug 5, 2024
Wonderful - The tour was nice, love the stories alone the ride. My favorite part was the rum tasting at the end. Wished we had more time at CherryHill fell just a little rushed.
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Jason_w
Jul 31, 2024
The Little Engine That Could - As the heavy train struggled to ascend the steep grade, we patiently awaited the arrival of the rescue engine, which was dispatched to lend its power and expertise to assist us in overcoming this challenging section of the journey. The anticipation built as we listened for the distant sound of the approaching locomotive, knowing that soon we would have the extra strength needed to tackle the incline. Meanwhile, once we had successfully navigated the obstacles of the journey, we took the opportunity to turn the locomotive on the turntable, a fascinating process that showcased the intricate mechanics of railway operations. It was an impressive sight to see the massive engine pivot gracefully, preparing for its next leg of the journey. Afterward, we embarked on a delightful tour of the nearby distillery, where the rich aromas of aging spirits filled the air. We learned about the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into the distillation process, from the selection of the finest ingredients to the aging in oak barrels. The experience was both educational and enjoyable, offering us a deeper appreciation for the art of distilling and the unique flavors that can be produced. Overall, it was a day filled with memorable moments, both on the rails and off.
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Departure24949835191
Jul 29, 2024
I am Vacation - The place was really nice love the views. The train was short but great the view from cherry hill amazing. Need a little tour to the town at the bottom. Will to see where extension of the new rail line go.
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Charmaine_b
Jul 27, 2024
Breathtakimg - The tour guide was very informative and funny, we got to stop off to take some breathtaking views of the East coast and buy from Local vendors. The tour was excellent plus learn about Barbados history.
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Charmaine_b
Jul 27, 2024
Breathtakimg - The tour guide was very informative and the train ride was great and we got to stop off to take some breath taking photos and buy from local vendors. Train tour of Barbados history was excellent
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Lydrisb
Sep 2, 2024
Amazing. - The views was amazing. We had a ball of a time on the train. Only downside is that the train ride was too short. They are extending the rails, so soon the ride will be extended.
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333finleys
Aug 20, 2024
A very expensive experience - Whilst the train crew were engaging and the views of Cherry Tree Hill impressive, you can save yourselves a lot of money by simply driving to the same vantage point by going straight on up past the entrance. We were told it was a 40 minute train journey so thought the cost would be worth it, however, it was less than 10 minutes each way with nothing really to see until you reach the hill. Whilst you had the chance to pull the whistle on the train, which was fun for the kids, it felt incredibly expensive for what you get and personally for us not worth the cost.
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