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Delve into Wanstead
Wanstead in Saint Michael is a town located in Barbados a little north of Bridgetown, the country's capital town.
Time in Wanstead is now 12:53 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Barbados with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Wanstead. The closest airport in Barbados is Sir Grantley Adams International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Barbados is Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison in a distance of 84 mi (or 135 km), East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bridgetown, Holetown, Welchman Hall, Oistins and Four Cross Roads. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F
Morning Temperature | 28°C / 82 °F |
Evening Temperature | 27°C / 81 °F |
Night Temperature | 27°C / 81 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 68% |
Air Pressure | 1015 hPa |
Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (11 mph) from West |
Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 9% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Tuesday, 3rd of December 2024
28°C (83 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, clear sky.
Wednesday, 4th of December 2024
28°C (83 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, few clouds.
Thursday, 5th of December 2024
28°C (83 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Hilton Barbados
Tamarind by Elegant Hotels
Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels - All Inclusive
Courtyard Bridgetown Barbados
THE CLUB BARBADOS
Barbados Resort & Spa Adults Only - All Inclusive The Club
All Seasons Resort - Europa
Travellers Palm
SUNBAY HOTEL
Regent Apartments
Videos from this area
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Bridgetown
Bridgetown, metropolitan pop 96,578 (2006), is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. Formerly, the Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown is sometimes locally referred to as "The City", but the most common reference is simply "Town". The Bridgetown port, found along Carlisle Bay lies on the southwestern coast of the island.
Barbados National Stadium
Barbados National Stadium was officially opened on October 23, 1970. It is a multi-use outdoor stadium in Waterford, St. Michael, Barbados. Situated approximately 4.3km northeast of Bridgetown it is located off Highway 3. The stadium is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 15,000. In 2006, FIFA condemned the national football stadium of Barbados though the country was hoping to demolish and rebuild the ground before its 2010 World Cup qualification campaign begins.
Paynes Bay, Barbados
Paynes Bay sometimes called the "Platinum Coast" is located on the west coast of Barbados. Many locals believe that it is one of the island's best swimming beaches for both the calm seas of the Caribbean (in comparison to the strong south or east coast surf) and the colorful neighborhood. In recent years, Paynes Bay has experienced significant development, most recently by various foreign speculators who are in the process of constructing condominiums along the bay.
Freshwater Bay, Barbados
Freshwater Bay is located between Paynes Bay and Carlisle Bay in the southwest of Barbados.
Sharon Moravian Church
Sharon Moravian Church is in the south of the centrally located Saint Thomas parish in Barbados. It was built in 1799 at the behest of missionaries. The missionaries were from the Moravian Church, which originated in the Czech provinces of Bohemia and Moravia. In 1732, the church launched a global mission, going first to the Caribbean.
Warrens, Saint Michael, Barbados
The town of Warrens located in the parish of Saint Michael is one of the fastest developing areas in the country of Barbados. In the span of a few short years beginning around the year 2000, the Warrens, Saint Michael area has become synonymous with new money flowing into the country and for the development in the form of newly constructed tall buildings. Upon the completion of two new towers in Warrens it is estimated that roughly 350,000 square feet of the island's 860,000 sq ft .
3Ws Oval
The 3Ws Oval is a cricket field at the entrance of the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies in Barbados. Mostly known for the sculpture in the shape of three large wickets that stand tall on the incline above the field. The 3Ws Oval was one of the team warm-up venues for the 2007 Cricket World Cup finals, which were played at the nearby Kensington Oval stadium. The 3Ws has undergone a huge redevelopment over the last four years to meet ICC standards.
Queen's College (Barbados)
Queen's College was established as a result of the recommendation of an Education Commission whose report suggested that Barbados required a first grade school for girls. The school focused on academic excellence and its mandate was to produce an education for girls similar to that in the top educational institutions in Great Britain. The school commenced operation at Constitution Road on January 29, 1883 with thirty-three female students. Their ages ranged from three to nineteen.