Fort Amherst

07/11/2023

Super excited to see our advert in insideKENT Magazine Spare a Fort for Bees
https://fortamherst.digitickets.co.uk/category/51295

06/11/2023

Tickets now LIVE for our new dog event next year. 4 Paws at the Fort 🐾🐾 Tickets from £2
https://fortamherst.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/52683?catID=51291&

04/11/2023

All of our Cannons are restored by our volunteer team here at Fort Amherst, if you would like to get involved in restoring history, follow this link to volunteer
https://bttr.im/53uzj

02/11/2023

Delighted to confirm that Four Paws at the Fort will now be fundraising for the Dogs Trust! A percentage of all entry ticket sales will be donated to this amazing cause. Book now: https://fortamherst.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/52683?catID=51291& 🐾🐾

02/11/2023

Are you planning your 2024 Arts and Crafts events? Fort Amherst are reintroducing their popular Craft Fairs, Arty Crafty Fort! If you are interested please get in touch. Reasonable stall pitches and free entry for all visitors 😀🌺

02/11/2023

Given the weather conditions we have taken the decision to close the upper fort until 1200 when we will review again. Apologies in advance 🌧🌬🌫

01/11/2023

With Storm Ciaran approaching, we will be monitoring the weather closely. Please be aware that for safety reasons we may need to make the decision to close the upper areas of the Fort for a temporary period. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused 🌬☔️❤️

30/10/2023

Our Halloween Horrors event may now be finished, however we are please to confirm some new dates for our Ghost Tours in 2024 😃
https://fortamherst.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/17212?catID=15427

29/10/2023

You last chance to be terrified at Fort Amherst this year. Don't miss out!

27/10/2023

Thinking of volunteering? Why not join our team at Fort Amherst? Share knowledge, gain new skills and meet a great group of people. Click here to see our volunteer opportunities https://bttr.im/53uzj or get in touch!

26/10/2023

Get your Thursday discount for tours taking place tonight!

Discount applied at checkout.

https://tickets.halloweenhorrors.co.uk

For those wishing to attend on Saturday we have extended our opening hours and more time slots are now available to purchase.

20/10/2023

The time has come.... Opening this evening Halloween Horrors. Are you brave enough!

18/10/2023

Barrier Road looking sharp all ready for Fort Amherst Halloween Horrors thanks to another group of corporate volunteers! Is your company looking to run a corporate volunteering day? Get in touch 😀

17/10/2023

Be quick! Only one more day to enter our Fort Amherst competition! To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket to their family friendly Halloween Horrors event follow the link below 👇🧟

https://www.dayvisits.co.uk/competition/win-a-family-ticket-to-fort-amherst-family-friendly-halloween-horrors-event/

16/10/2023

Our bees are preparing for winter, whilst we are excited for 2024. With the introduction of Spare a Fort for the Bees - our Beekeeping experience! https://fortamherst.digitickets.co.uk/category/51295

10/10/2023

Due to the popularity of the wanting to be the face of 4 Paws at the Fort, we just couldn't choose just one! So we will now be choosing one winner per month from now until the event in May 2024. Please find our fort loving furry friend of the month! We will be in touch with your human to arrange a family ticket to the event ❤

10/10/2023

Flash sale now on ...

Flash sale!!!

£5 off per ticket for teen and adult tours! Ends tomorrow night at midnight, go go go!!!

www.halloweenhorrors.co.uk

Offer excludes children's tours

10/10/2023

Looking to introduce more benches and bins here at Fort Amherst. If you think this is a great idea please give us a thumbs up! Thanks for your support 👍Any other ideas you would love to see let us know in the comments 😀

07/10/2023

Our volunteers have been busy doing a great job on the benches. 2 down 16 more to go 😆 If you are interested in volunteering please contact [email protected]

06/10/2023

Only two weeks to go, until Halloween Horrors. Have you booked your tickets yet? www.halloweenhorrors.co.uk

The UK's longest running award winning Halloween Horrors scare attraction based in the historic 300 year old Fort Amherst in Chatham, Kent. Now booking for 2023 celebrating it's 40th year!

04/10/2023

Want an opportunity to win a free ticket to our child friendly Halloween Horrors event, please follow this link:

02/10/2023

Would you like your dog to be the face of our new dog event for 2024? Post a photo of your four legged friend in our comments and have the opportunity to win tickets to our brand new event 4 Paws at the Fort! 🐶
Please note that by sharing a photo we may use this in our advertising for this event.

01/10/2023

Love honey, nature and looking for a unique gift? Why not have a look at our bee experience days, starting in April 2024 🙂
Photo courtesy of wirestock

01/10/2023

We have now entered our winter season, so our gates will be closing at 16:00 daily

29/09/2023

Are you a keen crafter, planning your calendar for 2024? Fort Amherst are pleased to announce the return of Craft Fayres 🙂 Pitches from £20.00 per day on the second Sunday of each month from April, Please contact [email protected] if you would like a stall.
Photo courtesy of rawpixel.com

28/09/2023

Barrier Road will be closed today from 08:00 - 13:00, apologies for any inconvenience caused

26/09/2023

Are you scared of the dark 😱

24/09/2023

The first of our Bramble Bash is running today! Help us in our fight against the brambles here at Fort Amherst! Equipment will be provided, please wear sensible clothing. Meeting at the Pantry Cafe at 10:00 🌺

23/09/2023

Looking for something to do this evening? Join The Pantry Chatham for their final Burger and Beer evening of 2024

22/09/2023

Looking for something to do tomorrow? Why not come and help us with the Bramble Bash from 10:00! Fort Amherst is almost entirely run by volunteers and with over 20 acres of land, that's a lot of brambles! To sign up please follow the link below: https://form.jotform.com/232262734465053

22/09/2023

Grab your litter pickers and your gloves, as it's Litter Pick Friday again! Join us from 13:30 outside the Pantry Cafe :)

20/09/2023

Less than a month to go, have you booked your tickets? www.halloweenhorrors.co.uk

17/09/2023

Are you looking for a challenge next Sunday, whilst helping a local charity. Join us for our first Bramble Bash! A morning of making the Fort look beautiful and you may be lucky and go home with some blackberries 😆 To sign up please join up please contact [email protected]

15/09/2023

The first of our Litter pick Fridays is taking place today. If you have a couple of hours available to help us keep the Fort's grounds looking beautiful please pop along. Meeting at the Pantry Cafe at 13:30 🌳🌺

14/09/2023

Ever wanted to repair a cannon? Well here's your opportunity to get involved. Every one of our cannons is restored by our amazing volunteers. If you would like to get involved please follow this link: https://form.jotform.com/232262734465053

13/09/2023

We are holding the first of our Litter Pick Fridays this week, to help us keep our grounds clean and tidy for everyone that visits. Meeting weekly at 13:30 outside the Pantry Cafe, come along and join in! To sign up please visit https://form.jotform.com/232262734465053

13/09/2023

Barrier Road will be closed today from 08:00 - 13:00, due to a private event. Apologies for any inconvenience caused

12/09/2023

Considering running an outside event next year? Our unique amphitheatre could be perfect. Contact [email protected] for more details