Barbados - Local Sports Facilities.
The Country Club at Sandy Lane
With five lakes, lush greens and immaculately cut fairways, the acclaimed Country Club at Sandy Lane is nothing short of paradise. The first course designed by Tom Fazio outside of the United States, this challenging 72 par, 7,060-yard Barbados golf club course offers a true championship golf experience, accented by breathtaking views of the shoreline and Caribbean Sea. To reserve a tee time at The Country Club, please click hereThe St James Racquet Club
Nestled amongst the vibrantly colourful Chattel Village shops at Holetown, in Sunset crest, the facility is surrounded by great restaurants, shopping facilities, the beach and the islands best hotels. This facility is just a short 5 minute drive from the villa. Its three, high-standard, hard courts complete with floodlights and clubhouse are home to the west coast base of Barbados Tennis. To reserve a court at the St James Racquet Club, please click hereHorse Racing at Garrison Savannah
Enjoy a day at the races in true Barbadian style, where music and culture combine with top-class horse racing.For a fun-filled afternoon in Barbados, head to the races at historic Garrison Savannah! With street food, parades, picnics and partying, it’s a day the whole family will enjoy.
Woven into the history of Barbados, horse racing has been a part of the sporting and social scene since 1845 when Barbados was part of the British Empire. Still hugely popular, locals and visitors alike flock to the races organised by the official Barbados Turf Club. Racing takes place throughout the year at the Garrison Savannah, one of the oldest horse racing tracks in the Americas and part of the UNESCO world heritage site. For details of upcoming race meets, please click here
Cricket at Kensington Oval
Barbados lives and breathes cricket. At any time, on any day, there’ll be a match played somewhere on the island.Known as the Mecca of West Indies Cricket, the Kensington Oval is a historic landmark and sports stadium located in Bridgetown, approximately a 30 minute drive from Villa ViewTop. It hosts many important cricket games between local, regional, and international teams each year.
For details of upcoming fixtures and to book tickets, click here