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Pelican Craft Center

Pelican Point Shopping Ctr, Bridgetown, Barbados
246 427 5350
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Ranked #16 of 17 attractions in Bridgetown
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Most recent review
- 8 Apr 2013
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 attraction reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is a good place for handcrafts such as pottery, baskets and local paintings. I rated it a 3 because too many store fronts are empty. Hopefully some new stores will open soon to join the rest.

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Kingston, Saint Andrew, Jamaica
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39 reviews 39 reviews
6 attraction reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We set off after four days of meetings to get some original things to take home . We went fully local and took the bus from the main road. We got there and wondered, 'where is the craft''. My position is get to the airport early and look for the kiosk once you check in there is more to get... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 attraction reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

We were looking for a particular item and made a special trip. They did not stock it but the Pelican Cafe owner, Lynette, rang and found a number, sorted us out and offered to take us to our next destination - all without being asked and at no charge. She really could not have dne any more for us. no... More

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Carrigaholt, Clare, Ireland
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33 reviews 33 reviews
10 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

We visit the centre each time we come and have noticed that many of the shops are closing down. One visit is sure to entertain you, that is Gloria in her basket shop. Talk to her about cricket and her flags and Feddie Flintoff

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Bridgetown, Barbados
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

This is a place where you can get your arts and crafts, which is locally made. The items are well craft, very artistic. Good for the tourist as well. I like it here.

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Denvver
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I liked the layout of the shops, good parking and nice selection of local arts and crafts all in one spot. About 15-20 shops. Prices not too bad. BUT the atmosphere is uncomfortable, some negative attitudes from some shopkeepers. They have tourist fatigue.Go if you are in the area but dont make a special trip.

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Sao Paulo, Brazil
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52 reviews 52 reviews
17 attraction reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

The Pelican Craft Center is a good place, though only with some stores open, to find local craft work done by the Barbadians. The glass works and pottery are of extreme quality and with very reasonable prices. Besides, the place is usually empty and a few stores close before the scheduled time. You'd better call before getting there. Podolano's tips:... More

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Neptune, New Jersey
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39 reviews 39 reviews
18 attraction reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011

My wife and went to the Pelican Craft Center during our 2011 trip to Barbados, we had passed by it in 2010 but never had a chance to stop. It was quite disappointing, because the majority of the stores in Pelican are out of business and it's not much more than a lot of empty retail space. We found some... More

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Gainesville, Georgia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
16 attraction reviews
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2008

My boyfriend and I decided to visit Pelican Craft Center after our plans for the day got canceled due to weather. I really didn't find many things there that were different from the other things I had seen around Bridgetown. As the other reviewers noted, there was almost no one there. I assumed it was because it was the low... More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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55 reviews 55 reviews
42 attraction reviews
482 helpful votes 482 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2008

located near the cruise ship terminal, and full of craft shops for the more unusual gifts as opposed to the normal tourist gifts you normally see that no one really wants, there is also a good place to stop and eat and as the other reviewer mentioned very quiet here, as a lot of people go into town to spend... More

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