Kid's Activities in Bardados

On the sunny isle of Barbados, create family memories with kid-friendly activities. This 166-square-mile island is considered part of the eastern part of the Caribbean even though it is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Explore Barbados' many diversions, from nature reserves to culture hot spots.

  1. Water Activities

    • Take advantage of the deep blue waters that surround Barbados, and indulge in a day of water activities. Head to the family friendly beaches on the calmer west coast -- away from the waves that draw surfer enthusiasts to the other areas. Rent a kayak or jet ski, if your children are old enough to maneuver through the water. Give your children an introduction to scuba diving with lessons from Barbados Blue, available to 8-year-olds in a pool setting or children ages 10 and older in the ocean. Explore the underside of the ocean as a whole family in an Atlantis submarine, where you̵7;ll observe a shipwreck 130 feet below sea level.

    Nature Activities

    • Make a trip to Barbados̵7; Wildlife Reserve, where you̵7;ll see animals in their natural habitats. Monkeys, parrots and flamingos entertain visitors with their antics. Explore what the island of Barbados looked like centuries ago at Welchman Hall Gully with its tropical forests and geological formations. View more geological wonders at Harrison̵7;s Cave, one of the Seven Wonders of Barbados. The stalactites, stalagmites, waterfalls and pools fascinate both visitors and locals.

    Miniature Golf

    • Treat the family to a round or two of miniature golf on one of the island̵7;s many courses. Some hotels arrange transportation to nearby mini golf locations such as the Mini Golf and Driving Range in the St. Thomas parish. The course offers child-friendly dinner plates at its snack shop. For other options, head to the Barbados Beach Club Miniature Golf Course or the Southern Palms Beach Club Golf Course, both on the southern tip of the island.

    Indoor Activities

    • If you need an escape from the sun, head to the Barbados Museum, housed in a former military prison in the historic Garrison area. Visit the interactive Children̵7;s Gallery with its dress-up corner and kid-friendly history lessons. The museum closes around 6 p.m. most days, so plan accordingly. For another indoor option, check out Grenade Hall Signal Station, built in the early 1800's as a source of communication about impending attacks.

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