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Bathsheba and the east coast travel guide

Atlantic surf, giant rocks and tropical gardens

The rocks at Bathsheba. Photo: Postdlf, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

8h 45mflight from London
BGInearest main airport
28° in Sepwarmest month
26° in Febcoolest month

The east coast faces the Atlantic, with dramatic boulders, crashing waves and green hills. Bathsheba's Soup Bowl is a famous surf break.

Inland are Hunte's Gardens, Harrison's Cave and plantation great houses. It's a lovely day trip from the west or south coast.

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What Bathsheba is known for

  • Bathsheba

    Giant rocks and surf.

  • Hunte's Gardens

    A tropical garden in a gully.

  • Harrison's Cave

    A tram through a cave.

  • St Nicholas Abbey

    A plantation house and rum.

Top things to do in Bathsheba and the east coast

  1. 1

    Bathsheba

    Watch the surfers.

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  2. 2

    Hunte's Gardens

    A peaceful tropical garden.

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  3. 3

    Harrison's Cave

    Underground streams.

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  4. 4

    St Nicholas Abbey

    A 1658 house and distillery.

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Where to stay in Bathsheba and the east coast

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Best time to visit Bathsheba and the east coast

Best value: May, Nov. December to April: drier, though the Atlantic is always rough.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 8h 45m from London to BGI, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Hire a car or join an island tour. Buses run from Bridgetown.

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Good to know

  • Don't swim at Bathsheba: currents are dangerous.
  • Drive on the left.
  • Bring cash for gardens and rum shops.
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Bathsheba and the east coast FAQ

Can you swim on the east coast?

Mostly not: it's too rough.

Is it worth a day trip?

Yes, for the scenery.

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