Old Road Town with Kids: Family Ideas

Old Road Town is a quiet working village rather than a resort, but the two estates just above it on Wingfield Road give families a full morning: a zipline, a garden with an enormous old tree, wild monkeys and a craft workshop. Brimstone Hill Fortress is a short drive away for the afternoon.

Sky Safari zipline (ages 6 and up)

The zipline at Wingfield Estate runs 5 lines, rising more than 250 ft above the valley floor, on a tour of about 2 hours. Each launch and landing platform is at or near ground level, at most 20 ft high, which helps nervous children.

  • Who can fly: children from 6 years old who weigh at least 60 lb; the maximum weight is 275 lb.
  • Prices: US$75 for children 13 and under; US$99 for adults aged 14 to 64; a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children is US$306.
  • Kit: closed-toe shoes are required; bring sunscreen, a hat and insect repellent.

Check dates on the Sky Safari site .

Romney Manor gardens and batik

Children aged 0 to 11 get in free, and adult visitors pay US$5. The gardens are open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, plus Saturdays from November to April. The star is a saman tree thought to be more than 400 years old, with a trunk 24 ft round and a canopy that covers about half an acre. Children under 12 must stay with an adult, and climbing the trees and picking plants are not allowed. Kids can watch the Caribelle artisans paint wax and dye onto cotton, and the Rainforest Bar serves drinks. Rules are on the Romney Manor FAQ page .

Spotting monkeys

Wild green vervet monkeys live in the trees around Wingfield and Romney. Watch from a distance, keep snacks in a bag and never feed them. Skip any paid photo with a captive monkey.

Brimstone Hill Fortress

Children 12 and under pay half the US$15 adult entry, and the walls give wide sea views. Open daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. It is a good place to talk with older children about the enslaved Africans who built it.

St Kitts Scenic Railway

The 3-hour train and bus circle starts at Needsmust station near Basseterre. Children enjoy the open upper deck and the on-board choir.

Water and safety

  • Old Road Bay is a fishing shore with dark stones and no lifeguards. For a calmer family swim, go to Cockleshell Bay or South Friars Bay on the Southeast Peninsula, and still watch children closely.
  • The Mount Liamuiga summit hike is long, steep and muddy: not one for young children.
  • Carry water; the afternoons are hot and humid.

Read more: Things to do in Old Road Town and Animal activities .

For family-friendly listings, search Viator for St Kitts zipline tours .