Palm Grove Gardens

Palm Grove Garden is actually a private property but its owner, Sir David Gibbons, graciously opens it to the public Monday through Thursday (09:00 – 17:00). Sir David is a former Premier and a member of the prominent Gibbons family, owners of the Gibbons Company department store.

As its name suggests the large garden is home to a variety of palms. Throughout the grounds you will see endemic Bermuda palmettos and invasive species such as European fan, Fiji and Cuban royal palms. You will also see a delightful wishing well, a romantic moongate and an aviary housing parrots and toucans. The garden however, is most noted for its unique pond which features a grassy relief of Bermuda at its centre. Sir David allows wedding ceremonies to be conducted in the garden, provided that the party is small (9 people maximum).

Palm Grove Garden is located on the South Road in Devonshire Parish. From Hamilton it is the next turning on the right after the entrance to the Ariel Sands hotel.

Reviews / Comments / Additional Information

Marlene Bicchieri

I visited the Gardens in 1971 with my parents as a child. Now that I am fortunate to live here, I had the pleasure of introducing my husband, who has lived here for nearly 30 years, to Palm Grove for the first time during Easter week in 2009, taking photos in the same place I did all those years ago with my mother and father. Thank you to Sir David and your family. I now recommend the Gardens as a must see to all the guests and owners I meet at The Reefs Club!

Susan Musicant

I just want to let Sir David Gibbons and his family know how much I appreciate the graciousness of their opening their property to the public. I've lived in Bermuda since 2003 and kept meaning to visit ( I live in Hamilton Parish. It's not like I'm out in one of the western parishes.). I finally did in spring 2010 and have gone a couple of times since. It is such an oasis and lovely respite from everyday life. I feel it be a slice of "old Bermuda". Anyhow, I just want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generosity.
Sincerely,
Susan Musicant

J Marple

Wonderful gardens and well worth a visit. I have been to them many times, both when I lived on the island and on return visits. Always lovely and great for visitors!