From The Fairmont Royal Pavilion Best Nearby Gardens (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Barbados Andromeda Botanic Gardens (Attractions & Activities - Gardens) Bathsheba  • 246-433-9384 • 246-433-9261 Distance: ~6787.835 km User Rating: 8.6 / 10         Description: ST. JOSEPH PARISH. This garden was named for Andromeda, the Greek maiden tied to a rock and sacrificed to a sea monster. Also located on rock, the specimens at this garden's six cultivated acres can be found on a cliff overlooking the rugged Atlantic Ocean. Thousands of orchids, hibiscus, ferns, begonias and palms thrive among the jagged rocks, gurgling streams and calm ponds. The flower garden is also a haven for many animals – don't be surprised to catch sight of a lizard, mongoose or monkey! Designed by renowned horticulturalist Iris Bannochie in 1954. Flower Forest (Attractions & Activities - Gardens) Hwy 2 Richmond Plantation • 246-433-8152 Distance: ~6787.835 km         Description: ST. JOSEPH PARISH. This 50-acre flower forest is located on the site of an old sugar plantation perched 850 feet above sea level. A half-mile long path winds among puffball trees and ginger and canna lilies. More than 100 species of flora inhabit this area. A snack bar sells food and drinks to refresh you after your trek through nature. Once renewed, stop by the gift shop to purchase souvenirs. Orchid World (Attractions & Activities - Gardens) Groves  • 246-433-0306 Distance: ~6787.835 km         Description: ST. GEORGE PARISH. A six-acre park devoted to the exotic orchid! No traces remain of the pig and chicken farm that once occupied this site – just beautiful foliage and 20,000 orchids. The self-guided tour takes guests along lovely landscaped paths (be sure to look among the tree branches for a glimpse of some of those gorgeous flowers), past a waterfall and finally through several special orchid houses. A guaranteed delight! Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.