Get inspired by the Caribbean’s built and natural history
A visit to St John’s Parish Church is essential on a day trip to Barbados’ rugged east coast. This Gothic-inspired landmark with distinctive crenellations and pointed arches was rebuilt in 1836 after the original structure was destroyed by fire and hurricanes in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, it sits on a cliffside, offering serenity and a sweeping view of the island’s eastern coastline — from Ragged Point in the east to Pico Tenerife in the north. Get lost in time, exploring the church, its history, cemetery residents, and surroundings — then let its working sundial bring you back to the present.