Events and Experiences
Image from June’s Legacy Capacity Summit
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11th July – Rum ‘n’ Rambles. Local rate BD$20pp. Overseas BD$40pp.
The guided tours at 10am and 2pm will focus on food. We will be walking through Rochelle’s Garden, to the African Connections Garden and down to the Infinity Deck, discussing edibles and having a super time. We continue to our ‘orchard’, a small collection of trees with edible fruit and foliage. The tour lasts about 1 1/2 hours. We will return to the newly opened Wildlight Café and Lounge where you will have a glass of the Curator’s Rum Punch, while talking about how delicious it is, and of course having a chat about the tour!
If you wish to stay after the morning tour, or come before the 2pm tour, and have lunch, there will be food available for purchase. You can think about joining in the discussions with Dr Kimberley King, one of the owners of Wildlight Café and Lounge. She will be leading conversations about food, in the first of her ‘Food for Thought’ series (an additional BD$20, fully redeemable at the Wildlight Café and Lounge).
Pay via online banking and WhatsApp 248-0190 or email sharon@andromedabarbados.com:
CIBC Caribbean (First Caribbean Intl Bank), Oistins Branch
Account Name Passiflora Ltd, Address New Castle New Road, St John
Chequing Account Number 1001126238
Pay in advance in person, (cash or card at Andromeda Botanic Gardens, Bathsheba, St Joseph).
11th July Wildlight
We’re excited to launch a new conversation series at the Wildlight Café.
Join Dr. Kimberley King In an interactive conversation where you can gain practical insight and simple ideas that you can use every day to support overall wellbeing. Only BD$20 – FULLY REDEEMABLE WITH FOOD PURCHASES.
18th july. Socasplash with Eden. Paint & Sip
For Registration details please refer to the Instagram page
18th July. Garden Tea and Tour. BD$75pp
Enjoy a guided tour of our beautiful gardens, followed by a delightful afternoon tea.
26th September. 1-4pm. Making Perfume Oils
Discover the art of fragrance blending using natural oils and essential essences. Craft a scent that is uniquely yours.
12th June. International Day of Botanic Garden Education
FREE FOR LOCALS! FREE! FREE! Bank Holiday Guided Tours are Free Garden Arty Party 2.30-5.30pm.
This is so much more than a sip and paint!
This is an event for all the family as we celebrate our plants, people and culture.
All art materials are provided. Some light refreshments are included in the Garden Arty session. The guided tour is free too! Dancing is free.
And although the complete tour is not wheelchair accessible, many areas are – some of the tour, the painting area, DJ area washrooms etc. Come and take part. Normal entrance fees apply – BD$40 for overseas, free for locals.
Tuesday 28th April, from 8am. National Heroes’ Day – Open Gardens – It was Awesome!
We introduced our new guided tour. Was it awesome? Or course.
And then the drummers!
22nd April 2026. 1 Million Tables For The Planet. The Farmer’s Kitchen Table
It was awesome!
Andromeda Experience Tours – Showcasing Our Use of Plants and Much More
Andromeda is open daily. No need to book for standard tours. Just turn up and enjoy! See Getting Here and Fees. The following are more awesome experiences and can be adjusted for your own private preferences!
Private experiential tours are wonderful ways to enjoy Andromeda. Do you/your group want to paint and have a guided tour? Do you just want lunch and a guided tour, concentrating on heritage plants, conservation or wildlife? Or a short garden/planting design workshop and a guided tour? You can create your own memorable Andromeda Experience.
Standard Experience Tours
We can collect you, provide a wonderful experience and take you back to your accommodation. Maximum 10 people – no minimum. Booking essential so we can create your bespoke Andromeda experience. sharon@andromedabarbados.com
From BD$470 for two people (BD$270 without transport)
The Andromeda Ethnobotanical Experience (Plant Heritage Tour)
The Andromeda Ethnobotanical Experience (minimum 5 people) includes transport, drinks, food and a tour of the gardens for the price of BD$210pp ($180pp local).
Get collected from your location (a single pick up spot) the coach will take you directly to the Botanic Gardens where on arrival you will be greeted with a cold drink, whilst our curator gives you a short introduction, followed by a guided tour of the Ethnobotanical Garden and the wider parts of Andromeda.
It will be an all sensory experience, where you will smell, perhaps taste and even take some things home with you.
After the tour has concluded you will enjoy your food, have another cold drink (including the Curator’s Rum Punch) and be dropped back to your location.
Wellness Experience Tour
Our wellness tours begins with a short and pleasant guided tour with the curator and/or experienced gardener to the Ethnobotanical Deck. You will have to opportunity to explore our special species, with an emphasis on food, medicine and herbal teas.
On the deck, you will take part in a yoga class, lasting approximately 1 hour, afterwards you will return to the reception area to have a delicious and healthy lunch.
The cost of the tour is BD$210pp, minimum 10 people, maximum 15. Coach pick-up and return available for an additional BD$55pp.
Garden Arty
Guests gather in the garden (or inside our Andromeda Community Arts Project building) with their canvas, and paint plants, flowers etc. They will express themselves with acrylic paints while sipping on drinks (including wine and/or rum-based cocktails) and nibbling on a variety of locally made snacks such as fishcakes and breadfruit chips.
Paints and materials will be provided. The cost of this activity is BD$260pp (minimum 10 people, maximum 12 people), Coach pick-up and return available for an additional BD$55pp.
Pay via online banking and WhatsApp 248-0190 or email sharon@andromedabarbados.com:
CIBC Caribbean (First Caribbean Intl Bank), Oistins Branch
Account Name Passiflora Ltd, Address New Castle New Road, St John
Chequing Account Number 1001126238
Pay in advance in person, (cash or card at Andromeda Botanic Gardens, Bathsheba, St Joseph).
Picnics
Picnics
Private picnics are free but donations are appreciated.
Professionally organised picnics require a minimum donation $BD50
Photo-shoots
Hitch Photography
hitchphotography@live.com
Instagram: @hitchphotography
Number: 1-(246)-833-5623
Jquan Photo
www.jquanphoto.com
Instagram: @j_quanphoto
Number: 1-(246)-267-8366
Trey Vision Video & Photography
http://treyvision.com/
Instagram: @treyvisionvideoandphotography
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Professional Photo-Shoots
Professional Photo shoots for locals require a minimum donation of BD$50
Professional Photo-shoots for overseas visitors require a minimum donation of $BD50 alongside entrance fees.
Our minimum donation fees are to cover costs, as we are not government funded nor do we receive from funds from the Barbados National Trust we want to ensure we can keep our gardens open. Andromeda Botanic Gardens is independently managed by a small and dedicated team and rely on donations and visitors to survive.
Whilst other sites may charge between BD$20 – 200 we believe that $BD50 is a fair donation that keeps our gardens open and affordable.
Thank you for your understanding.
Weddings
We are happy to host your wedding in the Botanic Gardens, view our wedding information sheet.
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