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The Beach
With calm crystal clear waters
Needham's Point is a favourite sea bathing spot for locals
and visitors alike.
There are almost 3 distinct beaches surrounding
the point - the northernmost is referred to by locals as
Pebbles Beach. To the south is the area known as Drill
Hall beach.
Sandwiched right in the middle is perhaps
the loveliest beach of all - Needham's Point itself. The
extremely calm waters lap onto the white beach and a reef
almost makes a natural swimming pool out of the ocean.
It is here that you will find the Barbados Hilton Hotel.
The waters at Pebbles
are also calm making it an ideal spot for soaking in the
sea.
The
sea at Drill Hall is a bit more lively and this is a good
spot for boogie boarding or light surfing.
Recreational Facilities
There is also a small recreational park,
complete with picnic benches, swings and see-saw.
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Needham's Point - The heritage
The Needham's Point area has a long history of military association.
The Naval Dockyard was based here in the early 19th century.
Built in 1805, the buildings were eventually used as military
barracks until 1831.
To the southern end of Needham's Point you
will find the Drill Hall and St.Anne's Fort whose construction
began as early as 1704.
Barbados
has the world's rarest collection of 17th century English
iron cannon including the rare Victoria Gun and Commonwealth
Cannon. Read more..
Behind the Fort is the Military Cemetery which was first used in 1780. Admission to the cemetery is
free, however donations are welcomed to aid in maintaining
the cemetery and other military buildings.
Be sure to also stop by the grounds of the Barbados Hilton hotel to see the historic Needhams Point lighthouse.
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