Hastings Rock

 

The War Department owned the land from Dayrells Road to the sea at Hastings.An ex-patriot, Mr. Edward Carpenter, Manager of the Colonial Bank, now Barclays International, secured a lease from the War Department for the section now known as Hastings Rocks, and within a few months, converted the section of useless rab land into the beautiful “Rocks” of today.
Hastings Rocks remained under the control of a “Rocks Committee” for about one hundred years, even after it was purchased by the Government in December 1905. However, it was taken over by Parks and Beaches Commission renovated and re-opened on the 19th February 1971, and is now opened to the public.
 
This venue has become increasingly popular over the last ten (10) years particularly for the hosting of fairs, birthday parties, socials and wedding receptions.
 

 

The War Department owned the land from Dayrells Road to the sea at Hastings.An ex-patriot, Mr. Edward Carpenter, Manager of the Colonial Bank, now Barclays International, secured a lease from the War Department for the section now known as Hastings Rocks, and within a few months, converted the section of useless rab land into the beautiful “Rocks” of today.
Hastings Rocks remained under the control of a “Rocks Committee” for about one hundred years, even after it was purchased by the Government in December 1905. However, it was taken over by Parks and Beaches Commission renovated and re-opened on the 19th February 1971, and is now opened to the public.
 
This venue has become increasingly popular over the last ten (10) years particularly for the hosting of fairs, birthday parties, socials and wedding receptions.

Our Social Commitment..

The National Conservation Commission is committed to adding social value in all its endeavors. We are of the firm belief, that the growth of any nation is dependent on the growth of the society as a whole. Ensuring that a nation’s recreational requirements are met is of primary concern, especially in a hectic work environment. The Commission’s social commitment to the Barbadian community is well established and its mandate in this regard is wide and varied.