Victorian Steam Long Railway Journey (+Great House Optional)
Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
The railway is an authentic steam experience with historic locomotives and traditional open air carriages allowing comfortable travel across the plantation.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
A 60 minutes on the train for enthusiasts journeying through picturesque plantation rolling fields and mahogany forest including crossing Victorian steel trestle bridge and stopover at Cherry Tree Hill. Expansive highland views of West and North of the island. Duration: 75 minutes with arrival at least 20 minutes prior to departure Journey through the picturesque plantation lake and fields, old stone quarry and mahogany forests 15 minute stopover at Cherry Tree Hill Participate or view turning locomotive at Cherry Tree Hill. Iconic view East coast and photo experience from Cherry Tree Hill Vendors market Twice crossing steel trestle bridge with treetop views View monkeys along the journey when they are curious Whistles Gift shop – Train souvenirs, clothes, signature rums and specialised local products The (Short) Journey (45min) excludes Cherry Tree Hill line Whistles Café – Serving refreshments, ice cream, cakes, hot dogs and sandwiches* *Additional to admission fees.
What‘s Included
Custom engraving of signature rum bottles at the gift shop as you wait.
The Great House Tour (optional)
Options
Long Train Journey+Great House
Tour Great House & Distillery: After the Railway Journey the train stops at the croquet halt to deliver passengers who continue touring the Great Hous
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Includes narrated tour of distillery, gardens and a c.1935 film of Barbados and The Abbey
Rum Tasting: Tasting of our award winning 5 years old and white rum
Long Train Journey
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth a visit, an excellent taste of Barbados history and fabulous rum
K480LEsarahm,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would recommend this trip to anyone visiting Barbados. Our trip here was made a great one by the excellent staff working there, all are friendly and helpful and we especially valued the local knowledge. We were travelling independently, got there before the first train left at 10am which worked well, the tour was well orchestrated and it was a pleasure to meet members of the family who own and run the distillery. The cafe is small and so could easily get busy with a small kitchen, we weren't in a hurry so worked for us, staff were friendly and accommodating. The house is not large (compared to a UK National Trust) but relative to Barbados' history very significant and guides gave a good informative tour. The rum is superb, tasting session by a family member was relaxed and informative, prices reasonably and no hard push to buy. Overall an excellent day out, would return.
A must do on you trip to Barbados
Brandra2,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best distillery tours we have been on. Fun and entertaining tour with history and tasting. We also did the train to Cherry Hill. Nice trip with a beautiful view at the top.
Nice but too expensive
louislepoidevin1,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nice train, house tour and rum tour, but for 2 adults and a 3 year old, on a guided tour, cost £130 pounds. This feels like too high a price for the tour. Plus we had a diesel train rather than a steam one, which lowered the charm level.
A definite must visit.
BoardingPass826821,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I just loved it. The train ride was well worth doing and the house and distillery really interesting. So much history. What a lovely guy Simon is, so cheeky and endearing. He obviously enjoys his role. My second visit and I will go again whenever I next visit. I came away with a bottle of rum last time and rum punch this time.
Well worth a visit.
Jim B,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A wonderful day out away from the resorts and crowds. The train ride is a bit of fun with enjoyable live commentary. The house tour is great as is the food and gift shop. You can sit for a meal or have a quick sandwich. The sugar mill tour was an added bonus and the list of the enslaved sobering.
Lots of history.
waynesuperc,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing place, with lots of history. Guides were very knowledgable and gave the history in an engaging way. We did a the rum tasting, house tour and railway ride, ticket was good value. Definitely worth a visit, and some really good rum!
Great lunch at the Terrace café
Hermes NL,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00St Nicholas Abbey is a fascinating and beautiful destination in Barbados. Still fully operational rum plantation and distillery as well as the highly touristic but also authentic steam railway to Cherry Tree Hill. Despite the crowds coming by bus in the high season it was a pleasure to visit. Very nice and also fairly quiet lunch was possible in the Terrace Café of the Abbey.
Too bad.
194claudel,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00But it was well underway... We had the first start. Too bad the guide talks so much that we don’t listen anymore. Too bad the engine exhaust is so short that the throttle benefits the passengers. Too bad that the stop with a splendid view is actually a tourist catch. Too bad the second round is irrelevant Too bad the tour of the house is in groups of more than 30 Too bad the guide talks so much, even to talk about trees, in a distillery! Too bad the visit to the distillery comes down to almost nothing. Too bad you will be made to taste white rum, without fragrance, after the 5 years of age...!!! Too bad the restaurant is unable to take an order and serve... We're gone!
Worth a visit
1234567chris,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The train ride was great , the steam engine had mechanical issues and was replaced with a 1971 diesel It was still well worth a visit The only letdown was the cafe 1* only
Step back into Barbados’ rich history when you visit this place.
AtlantaHorseLover,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time today. We learned about the history of the 440 acre plantation and the rub making history along with the sugar cane fields, train, plantation and the beautiful house at the people that built it. We took the trade ride and enjoyed the Vista from on top of cherry tree Hill. The staff were very pleasant and you could tell they enjoyed their jobs.
From US$90.00
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