Fort Charlotte
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MonikafromSurrey
Surrey, England2,565 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
This attraction is closed until March 2025. But we were lucky and got a quick private tour today. The place has a lot of stories to tell. At one point it was a leper colony, then it was a women’s prison. Interestingly enough, the cannons on site face inland as opposed to pointing towards the bay. Apparently the fort never experienced any military action and never had to defend the harbour of Kingstown from approaching enemy. Wonderful views and on a clear day you can even see Grenada.
Written December 16, 2024
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Reslysten54
Vienna, VA2,699 contributions
Jan 2023
I'm glad we took the advice to get a taxi up there. The road is steep and lacks sidewalks and the weather was hot when we visited. Once up, we were rewarded with panoramic views of the city and sea. It's not a big fortress, but it's strategically placed. It's good for a quick photo stop.
Written February 1, 2023
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triptravelCA
California53 contributions
Mar 2021
We toured this with FRASER Taxi and Tours. I would definitely take motor transport up to the Fort. From the parking lot, a short walk up to the Fort. Great views of the island and a small museum with some artwork that explained by our tour guide Fraser. You only need a short visit to enjoy Fort Charlotte.
Written May 30, 2021
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AFW
92 contributions
Mar 2022
Our tour guide (Swazo) took us up to and through this old fort. It has a great view of the harbor for Kingstown. The Harbor is controlled by a 24/7 staff from one of the old battlements. We toured through where the prisoners were held and their exercise yard. It was built to LAST !
Written March 20, 2022
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Amanda W
Oxford, England1,151 contributions
Mar 2023
Steep road up. Lovely views once you get there over to the port, leper pool, mountains and coast-side food processing factory. Canons point inland to defend against inland attack. Has been a leper colony, mental hospital and prison. Is now home to Fort Charlotte Light and coastguard. Although there are a lot of walls there isn't any information so don't need to spend long here.
Written July 25, 2023
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Nancy J
Hamilton, NJ203 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
This is a nice fort with wonderful views. The guide we had was great, explaining the history. On the road to get there you cross a bridge that is a single lane with steep drop offs on both sides. If you’re afraid of heights just close your eyes!
Written January 11, 2020
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bigglesStrathaven
Glasgow, UK697 contributions
Mar 2020
The views are spectacular as is the history of this fort views all around from the summit as it sits guarding the island with pictures on one of the walls inside an embrasure showing scenes of yesteryear.
Written April 12, 2020
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emmakelly496
Burgess Hill, UK123 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
We stopped here for one day on our Caribbean Cruise. I recommend you come off the ship for a wander around the port as this will give you a great insight into the laid back Caribbean life style. We only needed a few hours though as there isn't too much to see or do, but pop into the supermarket, have a drink in the Cobblestone Hotel and wander back along the front bustling markets to the ship.
Written November 13, 2017
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Hannisze
London, UK2,006 contributions
Dec 2019
During our private tour with a taxi company around he island, we stopped at Fort Charlotte. We were amazed by the view from top here, and were surprised to find out that there the island's authority still has staff at a hut at the fort to keep track of all the ships/vessels/boats that dock at the port. Highly recommended!!
Written January 21, 2020
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malefamily
Bournemouth, UK244 contributions
Jan 2020
Roads not good and a steep climb to get there also a fairly steep walk to get to top excellent views and amazing story how guns faced inland against natives
Written January 19, 2020
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edeniccreation
Port of Spain, Trinidad
Can you let me know if the tour comprise of Fort Charlotte or other places
Written May 30, 2017
We stayed at Mariner's Hotel where the front desk staff was helpful to arrange our tour with a local taxi driver. He was great with tour suggestions and providing transport. I suspect many of the tours for visitors are done this way. We only had a few hours but were able to see the fort and the botanical gardens. I recommend both.
Written May 31, 2017
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