Christ Church Landmarks and Monuments

(Christ Church, Barbados)

There aren't too many outright landmarks in Christ Church, as most of the major buildings and monuments are next door in Bridgetown's St. Michael Parish.

There are, however, a few historic churches in Christ Church, mostly Anglican, and all continue to be active places of worship. These churches are more than attractive sights, since many tourists choose to stage their weddings here as part of their Caribbean holiday and subsequent honeymoon.

Christ Church Parish Church

Address: Church Hill, Oistins, Christ Church, Barbados
Tel: +1 246 426 2761 (Anglican Church Barbados headquarters)
This is the most famous church in Christ Church and sits on a hill overlooking the parish. Located within the coastal town of Oistins, the Parish Church serves as an active place of worship, with services on Wednesdays and Sundays. Other days of the week, tourists come to investigate the Chase family vault, which is said to be haunted. Of interest, this is the fourth church to stand on the site and this latest structure dates back to 1935.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

St. Patrick's Church

Address: Bay Street, St. Michael, Barbados
Tel: +1 246 439 9281
Many of the churches in Barbados are Anglican, but nearby St. Patrick's is a Roman Catholic Church. It was built in 1848, and burned down about 50 years later. The church as it stands today was constructed at the very end of the 19th century and inaugurated in 1903.
Open hours: daily - 07:00 to 19:00
Admission: free

St. David's Church

Address: St. David's Village, Christ Church, Barbados
Tel: +1 246 435 4272
St. David's is another Anglican church and was built in 1840 on land donated by a local dignitary. It boasts a stoic façade and holds multiple services multiple on Sundays, where all are welcome to attend.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 18:00
Admission: free

South Point Lighthouse

Address: Miami Beach, Christ Church, Barbados
This lighthouse is something of a Christ Church icon, being easy to spot with its distinctive red and white stripes. Surprisingly, this very lighthouse was originally shown at London's Great Exhibition (1851) and then assembled here, on the eastern side of Miami Beach, a year later. The grounds are open to the public, but the tower itself is off limits. Still working today, the South Point Lighthouse was refurbished in 2005 and measures in at just under 28 metres / 90 feet in height, flashing roughly every ten seconds throughout the night.
Open hours: daily - 07:00 to 19:00
Admission: free