Victorian Steam Train: Tropical Plantation Journey

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Moore Hill

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This is an authentic heritage steam experience for those passengers who want the thrill of a Victorian era travel experience within the tropical setting of this heritage plantation c.1658.

The tour can include optionally a visit to St. Nicholas Abbey Great House and Rum Distillery which needs to be booked additional to the railway experience.

This is an authentic heritage steam experience for those passengers who want the thrill of a Victorian era travel experience within the tropical setting of this heritage plantation c.1658.

The tour can include optionally a visit to St. Nicholas Abbey Great House and Rum Distillery which needs to be booked additional to the railway experience.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

St. Nicholas Abbey and Steam Railway - This tour includes both the Railway and Great House Tour.
Enjoy a narrated 25-minute round-trip train journey offering views of the Great House, plantation fields, mahogany woodlands, lush hidden valley, and a cliff cutting into a limestone quarry. The journey culminates at the iconic panoramic view from…

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

Transportation to and from attraction site

Location

7CG6+6V Moore Hill

Follow The Road Signage for St. Nicholas Abbey

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Mariefrance_e

Apr 23, 2026

The guides are very... - The guides are very professional, their explanations are clear and delivered with a great sense of humor. The grounds are well-maintained and beautifully decorated with magnificent trees and flowers.

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Sweethrts

Apr 21, 2026

100 yr old Steam train - The train conductor was very informative, but for us we had a great time talking to the "Fireman". He answered our questions about the steam engine and stoking the fire. We continued our tour to the Abby house and rum tour. All was super informative and fun to learn about.

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Citcat40

Apr 17, 2026

All Aboard - I was today year's old when I discovered that Barbados has a steam railway! St Nicholas Steam train is a real treat! It's costs £50 (adults) but the money goes to funding the Abbey and the railway. The conductress (Tonia Cumberbatch) was hilarious sharing her knowledge and insight as the train chugged its way to Cherry Tree Hill. There's a short break so that you can get those photos of the breathtaking vista. It's a wonderful trip for all ages and I'm so glad I experienced this.

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I9725xistephenb

Apr 9, 2026

Lovely excursion and well worth the trip north. - Lovely excursion. Just a 40 minute drive from the south and well signposted so easy to find. I booked on arrival with all options explained. I went for the full package and is well worth premium. Fun, lovely scenery, highly informative. Wasn't particularly busy when I went. Staff were fun and highly knowledgable. Something I found quite pleasing was the lack of hard-selling for the rum! Usually on these types of tours when you're shown how something is made, you're corralled into a room at the end and given the emotional blackmail spiel to encourage you buy something. There was none of that here. Anyway, highly recommended - suggest the full tour is the better value.

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Mbekezeli_n

Apr 6, 2026

Enjoyable Train ride - Excellent excursion, brilliant and rich history full with a very knowledgeable crew in the conductor and Drivers truly magnificent experience

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Nadira_r

Apr 4, 2026

Great for those... - Great for those interested in the history of Barbados. The tour instructors for the train ride and the Abbey were very knowledgeable and engaging.

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Nanci_h

Mar 19, 2026

St. Nicholas Abbey & Historic Train - Touring St. Nicholas Abbey was the highlight. Virginia, the guide, was excellent and it was evident how much she enjoys her job and her boss with her enthusiasm. She was incredibly knowledgeable and the house was fascinating! Our only issue is that it was confusing in selecting the train and the house tour in that our train ride was very truncated.

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Simon_w

Mar 16, 2026

Classic Bajan History - An enjoyable ride in an old spark engined carriage. The guide was outstanding, giving the history of the plantation as well as the railway. The house was small, but full of bajan history, having a commentary from our guide which was clear and easily understandable. We were also shown the rum distillery, the production of the bottles from 5 years to 40 in strength. We were treated to a sampling of both the white rum and 5 year rum ….. very interesting and tasty. The gift shop was small yet packed with easily priced goods - this was a plaesure as so often the gift shops in other places takes a larger site than the workshops. Well done management. We ate at the small restaurant, with food which was easy and enjoyable, well run by the staff. This whole experience was first rate.

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Bevis_h

Mar 11, 2026

Worth a visit. - An enjoyable trip on the train through the grounds with spectacular views up Cherry Tree Hill. The tour round the house and rum tasting was informative, if a little quick. Worth the money though,

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