Brimstone Hill Fortress

Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park

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Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a well-preserved fortress on a hill on the island of St. Kitts in the Federation of …

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Feb 8, 2025
A must-see. The view is breathtaking, and there are very few people; in my case, we were the only ones there and had the fortress all to ourselves. It’s a bit of a hike up, and it’s good for your hea…Full review by OnAir27202882794
Dec 23, 2024
If you ever visit St Kitts and want to learn about some Colonial History, then Brimstone Hill fortress is a must-see. Huge granite fortress, sitting high-above the Island, with breathtaking views. We…Full review by Littlemuff
Dec 19, 2024
The views were amazing, truly. $15 US per person. Quite a steep drive and tight turns in places. I would like to see a gondola instead, and more fun as well as scenic. Very well preserved. We didn't …Full review by carolwK2229DN
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Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a well-preserved fortress on a hill on the island of St. Kitts in th…
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Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the island of St. Kitts in the Federation of St. Christopher (…
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About 750 feet (230 meters) above the sea stands this massive fortress designed by British military engineers. With construction that beg…
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Located:Saint Thomas Middle Island Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Established:1987
Area:15.37 ha (1,654,000 sq ft)

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Two Seniors want to visit fort only and then go to Nevis for Hamilton and Lord Nelson Museum and return to cruise …
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Two Seniors want to visit fort only and then go to Nevis for Hamilton and Lord Nelson Museum and return to cruise ship. Fastest way!
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We used Johnson VIP Tours . He is here on TripAdvisor. 869-663-3889. Safe driver. He also has tour friends on Nevis that can sit you up on that Island. This was our first trip to …
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We used Johnson VIP Tours . He is here on TripAdvisor. 869-663-3889. Safe driver. He also has tour friends on Nevis that can sit you up on that Island. This was our first trip to St.Kitts we stayed 7 days. Enjoy
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Where do I catch a bus from the cruise terminal to the bottom of Brimstone Hill Fortress
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I would either take an excursion or get off the ship and at the end of the pier get a tour or taxi. The sit is far end of island and way up a hill, mountain, so give yourself enough time to …
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I would either take an excursion or get off the ship and at the end of the pier get a tour or taxi. The sit is far end of island and way up a hill, mountain, so give yourself enough time to get back to the ship. I would not take a bus there.
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Hello does anyone know the closest beach is to the fort? Just trying to figure out what beach we can go to after touring …
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Hello does anyone know the closest beach is to the fort? Just trying to figure out what beach we can go to after touring the fort. Thank you.
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Sorry but we went straight back to Basseterre. Have a look on Google Earth and you should find one.
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Answer by kathryn c · Jul 6, 2017
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If you start at the bus stop how long of a walk is it to get to the top
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I'm not sure where the bus stop is as we rented scooters, but if the stop is at the main road it is a long and very steep road. Also, even if you are dropped off where you pay it is still …
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I'm not sure where the bus stop is as we rented scooters, but if the stop is at the main road it is a long and very steep road. Also, even if you are dropped off where you pay it is still an effort to get to the top. If you are hearty and attempt it, be aware of the road (cars) as it is narrow with tight turns.
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Answer by Kathy M · May 8, 2017
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Is it difficult getting a taxi from the cruise port to Brimstone? Hoping to head there before before going to a beach for …
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Is it difficult getting a taxi from the cruise port to Brimstone? Hoping to head there before before going to a beach for the rest of our day on St. Kitts.
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No, tons of drivers waiting for you at end of dock! $25 pp for 3 hr island tour stopping here first!
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Answer by Cassidmi23 · Apr 16, 2017
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