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Brimstone Hill Fortress


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 45 attractions in St. Kitts
Traveller Description: This 38 acre fortress, dubbed "the Gibraltar of the east" is situated on the upper slopes of an 800 foot high mountain with superb views all around... more »
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Attraction type: Historic site, National park
Activities: Hiking
Address: Main Road
St. Kitts
Tel: 869-465-2609
Fax: 869 466 - 7784

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4 of 5 stars
Rockford, IL
26 Nov 2009

The Brimstone Hill Fortress was designed by the British and slave labor was used to actually build it. It was an interesting place to go in St Kitts. I am not a huge history buff but I still thought it was well worth the visit. From my hotel in Basseterre I drove northwest along the Island Main Road until I... more

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5 of 5 stars
Miami, Florida
25 Nov 2009

Well world I have to admit it, Brimstone Fortress is problably the best kept fortress in the caribbean. Wonderful views, museums and significant history from which we all can come to common ground with. Did you know it was dubbed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It's well worth every penny of the entrance fee. Make sure on your next... more

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4 of 5 stars
Cornwall England
23 Oct 2009

Brimstone Hill is well worth a visit if you are passing, if only for the fabulous views across the Caribbean to the neighbouring islands. There is plenty of Colonial history to see in the actual fortress buildings, but for me it was just a great place to relax and take in the view. There is also a little cafe so... more

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5 of 5 stars
Long Island
10 Aug 2009

I visited the fortress on the Big Banana bus tour and my only complaint is that we did not have enough time there. An hour was delegated to the fortress and honestly I could have spent all day there. After looking out on both sides to the amazing mountains and over the water I did not have enough time to... more

21 Jul 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I went to Brimstone Hill with a friend who is living on the island. To get to the fort from Basseterre is about a 30 minute drive, and I would recommend not stopping at any of the towns because it seems a bit sketchy in areas. If you're driving, be sure you have a pretty good idea where the front... more

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5 of 5 stars
Unity, Maine
26 Mar 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Brimstone Fortress should be on everyone's must-see list when they're at St. Kitts -- or at least on the history buff's must-see list. This fort has been lovingly preserved and restored which in itself is interesting . . . the fact that it sits high atop the hill and offers commanding views of the island below and nearby islands is... more

24 Feb 2009

This fort was great to hear about and then see. It is enormous and they are putting a lot of work into restoring the rooms- there is sleeping quarters, a prison, etc. Walking around something so old and envisioning some of the battles that took place is great for history buffs. The views are another story all together. They are... more

23 Feb 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We're sailed a good deal in the south Caribbean, but for our first adventure in the British West Indies, Brimstone Hill is I think the best restored historical site we've seen. What a treasure! And the delightful tour guide gave us a wonderful recommendation for our picnic in a semi-secluded area with a view of the Caribbean that was breathtaking.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Jackson, Tennessee
22 Jan 2008
6/6 found this review helpful

We drove our rental car on an around-the-island tour one afternoon. If you are in the area and you enjoy history, you really owe it to yourself to visit Brimstone Hill. The locals have done a great job restoring it and the exhibits are very informative. Make sure and pick up an audio tour guide as you enter. It looks... more

13 Dec 2007
11/12 found this review helpful

This was part of a 3 hr bus tour of the western side of St. Kitts. The bus was over crowded, making a number of us mad. Overall, the tour was not worth even the $49 pp, but the one bright spot was this fortress. Definitely the best stop on any of our shore excursions in the Caribbean. The view... more

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Brimstone Hill Fortress Address

Main Road, St. Kitts
Tel: 869-465-2609 Fax: 869 466 - 7784