The newest attraction in the area and accessible only from George Washington House, these tunnels represent the largest underground network of tunnels at a former British Garrison, anywhere in the world! So far we have estimated the network to be in excess of 10,000ft.

The tunnel at George Washington House was ‘re-discovered’ purely by chance, in June 2011, while preparation work was being undertaken, by the Garrison Consortium, for the relocation of the on-site cafe. After research and exploration, we soon realised that this tunnel extended far beyond the boundaries of the property measuring approximately 3,200ft in length! The section under George Washington House is quite spectacular as the height extends from the more normal 7ft to almost 12ft.

Built sometime during the 1820’s the system is soon to be 200 years old. It was expanded to at least 9 tunnels in the Savannah area with others extending into the lower lands to the west, with reports that some run extended distances outside of the Garrison’s 151 acres (to date, we have not been able to confirm this).

Originally constructed to provide drainage to the area (the first such system in Barbados), oral history has indicated that they were adopted for use as ‘escape routes’ for the Garrison troops, should area have ever been invaded, and other clandestine uses. Take a trip down to George Washington House, walk 206ft underground and learn more about this fascinating tunnel system!

Tunnel Tours (approximately 15 minutes) are U$10 (adult) U$5 (Child 5-12 yrs).
Tickets also available for both the Tunnel and the George Washington House Experience.