Basseterre Historic Site
Historic Site in Basseterre, Saint Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis
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Romney Manor
Historic Romney Manor in Basseterre, St. Kitts is a historical site offering visitors 10 wonderful acres to explore with a majestic setting, and the 35o year old saman tree covers half an acre, come enjoy a memorable experience and a great history. Romney Manor is also home to the Caribelle Batik which produced it's first batik in 1974 and is now arguably the Caribbean's most sought after batik product made from quality fabrics including the exclusive Sea Island Cotton. Fine products include clothing and accessories and wall hangings, and the distinctive designs are immediately recognisable and are made using the ancient Indonesian methods of resisting dye with wax, come view artists demonstrating the techniques with full explanation, you won't leave empty handed.
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The St. Kitts Scenic Railway Ltd.
The St. Kitts Scenic Railway Ltd. in Basseterre, offers 3-hour tours around the stunning and beautiful Eastern Caribbean Island of St. Kitts. Enjoy 18 scenic miles by narrow gauge train and 12 miles on sightseeing buses viewing historical sites, scenery and culture. Originally built between 1912 and 1926 to transport sugar cane from the sugar plantations to the sugar factory in Basseterre, you will visit several loading sites called sidings at which the harvested sugar cane was placed into carts. The St. Kitts Scenic Railway Ltd. runs tours and excursions with stories from their own people on locomotive carts, this is the real way to see the Caribbean, where and amazing journey of beauty and discovery is revealed to you.
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Clay Villa Estate
Clay Villa Estate in Basseterre, St. Kitts offers customized tours in this former plantation, on the outskirts of Challengers, the first freed slave village in St. Kitts. Husband and wife team Phillip and Marie own this former plantation, where secrets hide and beauty resounds in the beautiful, verdant gardens. This magical historical site welcomes you to come discover the secrets, the history and beauty of this fascinating Clay Villa Estate.