Manchester-Special Attractions

Several of the parish’s leading factories are open for public tours.

The High Mountain Coffee Factory in Williamsfield is a must for Coffee fanatics.

The Pioneer Chocolate Factory, also in Williamsfield, allows visitors to observe the making of chocolate from fine Jamaican Cocoa.

The Pic-A-Peppa Factory in Shooters Hill is another one of Manchester’s famous attractions. There, Jamaica’s answer to famous Pic-A-Peppa sauce is manufactured.

The Manchester Club

Founded in 1868 this is the oldest member’s club in the Caribbean. It has a ballroom and lounge, four hard tennis courts and a nine hole golf course.

The town has affectionately been called “the Garden City” because of the flowers and plants which adorn most of its public buildings. The Parish Church which was built in 1820 and the Court House which was constructed in 1830 are still major attractions for visitors to the parish.

Martin’s Hill Orchid Sanctuary

Kirkvine

The 210 species of Orchids that exist in Jamaica, over 100 can be seen at this reserve. The sanctuary is home to over 30,000 plants, including 25 species which are endemic to Jamaica. The Epidendrum Scalpelgerum, which is hard to find to in the wild, grows at Martin’s Hill along with 20 other rare Orchid species.

Stephenson’s Gardens

Mandeville

The pride of Mandeville, this small and charming garden specialises in Orchids and Anthuriums. The proprietor, Mrs. Carmen Stephenson holds the record for the most prizes in the Manchester Horticultural Show.

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