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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An abosolute must see for those visiting St Kitts! The fort offers a look back into the islands rich history and also offers an incredible view of this beautiful island. A brief TV program in the visitor center at the gift shop gives you an introduction to the forts history. You will also be provided with a recorded tour to... more

The Brimstone Hill Fortress is breathtaking. It has awesome views, and its buildings are very well renovated. You'll also find some small, but interesting musuem exhibits. It is definitely worth a few hours walking around. If you are into the historical details, however, you may wish to read up before you go. The audio guides, real life guides and introductory... more