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- Jacobean Mansions
Jacobean Mansions
St Nicholas' Abbey in St Peter and Drax Hall in St George are
two of the oldest buildings in Barbados. Both are world-renowned
examples of Jacobean architecture that features curved Dutch gables
and coral-stone finials, each furnished with antiques. Both
buildings were constructed in the 1650s. Drax Hall was one of the
earliest and largest sugar plantations in Barbados, built by James
and William Drax. They were a wealthy family like many other
plantation owners who prospered by growing sugarcane and
established considerable influence at home and abroad. Visitors to
the Jacobean sugar mansions can enjoy a film about life on the
sugar plantations. Another relic from the plantation days is the
Morgan Lewis Mill at St Andrew, one of only two restored sugar
mills in the Caribbean. It is maintained by the Barbados National
Trust and provides an insight into how sugar was produced through
windpower.
Information & Facts
Admission
BDS$35 adults, BDS$20 children
Language
English is the official language in Barbados.
Money
The Barbados Dollar (BBD) is fixed to the US Dollar at a rate of
Bd$1.98 to US$1 and does not fluctuate. Its rate is relative to
other currencies fluctuations based on the particular currency's
relation to the US Dollar. US Dollars are also widely accepted on
the island, and well-known international credit cards and
travellers cheques (best carried in US dollars to avoid additional
charges) are accepted in most stores and restaurants. Banks and
ATMs are freely available and cash withdrawals can be made.
Opening Times
Sunday to Friday 10am-3:30pm
Time
Local time in Barbados is GMT -5.