List of settlements in Barbados facts for kids
Welcome to the beautiful island of Barbados! This sunny country in the Caribbean is a fantastic place with many different communities. Just like your hometown, Barbados has cities, towns, and villages where people live, work, and play.
Barbados is divided into 11 main areas called parishes. Think of them like big neighborhoods or counties. Each parish has its own unique charm and a collection of smaller places within it. This article will help you discover some of these interesting spots across the island.
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Exploring the Parishes of Barbados
Barbados is split into 11 parishes, and each one has its own special places. Let's take a look at some of the towns and villages you can find in each parish.
Christ Church Parish
Christ Church is a lively parish located on the southern tip of Barbados. It's known for its beautiful beaches and popular tourist areas.
- Atlantic Shores
- Bannatyne
- Blue Waters
- Boarded Hall
- Briggs
- Callendar
- Cane Vale
- Chancery Lane
- Charnocks
- Clapham
- Hastings
- Maxwell
- Maxwell Hill
- Newton Terrace
- Oistins
- Rockley
- Scarborough
- Seawell
- Saint Lawrence
- Welches
- Woman's Bay
- Worthing
- Wotton
- Yorkshire
Saint Andrew Parish
Saint Andrew parish is found on the eastern side of Barbados. It's famous for its rugged, hilly landscape and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Barclays Park
- Baxters
- Belleplaine
- Breedy's
- Bruce Vale
- Chalky Mount
- Cherry Tree Hill
- Greenland
- Hillaby
- Turner's Hall Woods – This area is a special nature reserve.
- White Hill
Saint George Parish
Located in the middle of the island, Saint George is one of Barbados's inland parishes. It's known for its beautiful countryside and historic plantations.
- Bairds
- Belair
- Brighton
- Bulkeley
- Bulkely Factory
- Campaign Castle
- Church View
- Drax Hall
- Ellerton
- Gun Hill
Saint James Parish
Saint James parish is on the west coast, often called the "Platinum Coast" because of its beautiful beaches and luxury resorts. It's home to one of Barbados's oldest towns.
- Apes Hill
- Appleby
- Carlton
- Holetown – This is a very important historic town in Barbados.
- Mount Standfast
- Lower Carlton
- Thorpe
- Upper Carlton
Saint John Parish
Found on the eastern side of the island, Saint John parish offers stunning cliffside views and a quieter, more rural feel.
- Ashbury
- Bath
- Bowmanston
- Carter
- Cherry Grove
- Kendal
- Saint Marks
Saint Joseph Parish
Saint Joseph parish is on the rugged east coast, famous for its dramatic landscapes and the popular surfing spot, Bathsheba.
- Airy Hill
- Bathsheba
- Bissex
- Blackmans
- Bonwell
- Branchbury
- Buckden House
- Canefield
- Castle Grant
- Cattlewash
- Chimborazo
- Hackleton's Cliff
Saint Lucy Parish
The northernmost parish of Barbados, Saint Lucy, is known for its rugged coastline and the famous Animal Flower Cave.
- Alexandra
- Allmans
- Animal Flower Cave
- Archers
- Babbs
- Bishops
- Blacksage Alley
- Benthams
- Bourbon
- Brome Field
- Cave Hill
- Chance Hall
- Checker Hall
- Church Hill
- Cove Bay
- Crab Hill
- Lamberts
- Little Bay
- Nesfield
- River Bay
- Spring Hall
Saint Michael Parish
Saint Michael is the most populated parish and home to Barbados's capital city.
- Bank Hall
- Bayville
- Belfield
- Belle
- Bibbys Lane
- Black Rock
- Bridgetown (population around 110,000) – This is the capital city of Barbados and a busy port.
- Brighton
- Brittons Hill
- Bush Hall
- Canewood
- Carrington
- Cave Hill
- Clermont
- Codrington
- Dayrells
- Deacons
- Deacons Farm
- Eagle Hall
- Eden Lodge
- Fairfield
- Friendship
- Friendship Terrace
- Grazettes
- Green Hill
- Haggatt Hall
- Harmony Hall
- Henrys
- Highgate
- Hothersal Turning
- Howells
- Ivy
- Jackmans
- Kew
- Lazarette
- Lodge Hill
- Lower Estate
- Mapp Hill
- Neils
- Prospect
- Rock Dundo
- Rouen
- Spring Garden
- Station Hill
- St Barnabas
- Two Mile Hill
- Upton
- Wanstead
- Warrens
- Waterford
- Whitehall
- Wildey
Saint Peter Parish
Saint Peter parish is located in the north-west of Barbados. It's home to another important historic town.
- Alleynedale
- Ashburton Grove, The Castle
- Ashton Hall
- Bakers
- Battleys
- Black Bess
- Boscobelle
- The Castle
- Diamond Corner
- Farley Hill
- French Village
- Gibbes
- Haymans
- Indian Ground
- Mile and a Quarter
- Mullins Terrace
- Portland
- Road View
- Rose Hill
- Six Mens
- Sunbury
- The Whim
- Speightstown (population around 3,600) – This is the second largest town in Barbados.
Saint Philip Parish
Saint Philip is the largest parish in Barbados, located in the south-east. It has a mix of rural areas and coastal spots.
- Bayfield
- Bayleys
- Bel Air
- Bentleys
- Blades
- Blades Hill
- Brereton
- Bushy Park
- Carrington
- Church Village
- Four Roads
- Marchfield
- Saint Martins
- Six Cross Roads
- Ragged Point
- Sunbury
- The Crane
- Three Houses
- Woodbourne
- Workhall
- Rices
Saint Thomas Parish
Saint Thomas is another inland parish, located in the center of Barbados. It's known for its rolling hills and beautiful countryside.
- Allen View
- Applewhaites
- Arch Hall
- Arthurs Seat
- Bagatelle
- Bennetts
- Bloomsbury
- Blowers
- Bridgefield
- Carrington
- Chapman
- Christie
- Welchman Hall
Barbados is a small island, but it's packed with many interesting places to explore! From the busy capital of Bridgetown to the quiet villages, each spot has its own story.
