Fort Amherst

Fort Amherst Europe's largest Napoleonic Fort We have many different locations on the site; just call us to discuss your requirements.
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Fort Amherst, based in Chatham, Medway, Kent, is Britain’s largest Napoleonic Fortress and provides a great day out for all the family. If you are looking for days out in Kent or the Medway area, then come and discover how Chatham dockyard would have been defended along with:

🔺Over 300 years of military history with an amazing network of underground passageways, historic buildings and gun emplace

ments all set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland.

🔺Take a tour of the incredible tunnel defences, enjoy some light refreshments in our Café or take a stroll to the highest point of the Fort and enjoy the spectacular views over the River Medway and the towns of Chatham and Rochester beyond.

🔺Explore one of Kent’s most haunted locations on spine chilling Ghost Tours or stay until the early hours on one of our Paranormal Investigations.

🔺Hire the Fort for your special private event.

All of our Cannons are restored by our volunteer team here at Fort Amherst, if you would like to get involved in restori...
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

Are you planning your 2024 Arts and Crafts events?  Fort Amherst are reintroducing their popular Craft Fairs, Arty Craft...
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 🌬☔️❤️

You last chance to be terrified at Fort Amherst this year.  Don't miss out!
29/10/2023

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

Thinking of volunteering?  Why not join our team at Fort Amherst?  Share knowledge, gain new skills and meet a great gro...
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.

The time has come.... Opening this evening Halloween Horrors.  Are you brave enough!
20/10/2023

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

Barrier Road looking sharp all ready for Fort Amherst Halloween Horrors thanks to another group of corporate volunteers!...
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 😀

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...
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 ❤

Flash sale now on ...
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 😀

Our volunteers have been busy doing a great job on the benches.  2 down 16 more to go 😆 If you are interested in volunte...
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]

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

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 co...
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.

Love honey, nature and looking for a unique gift?  Why not have a look at our bee experience days, starting in April 202...
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

We have now entered our winter season, so our gates will be closing at 16:00 daily
01/10/2023

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

Are you a keen crafter, planning your calendar for 2024?  Fort Amherst are pleased to announce the return of Craft Fayre...
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 😱

The first of our Bramble Bash is running today!  Help us in our fight against the brambles here at Fort Amherst!  Equipm...
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 🌺

Looking for something to do this evening?  Join The Pantry Chatham for their final Burger and Beer evening of 2024
23/09/2023

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

Looking for something to do tomorrow?  Why not come and help us with the Bramble Bash from 10:00!  Fort Amherst is almos...
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

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

Are you looking for a challenge next Sunday, whilst helping a local charity.  Join us for our first Bramble Bash!  A mor...
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]

The first of our Litter pick Fridays is taking place today.  If you have a couple of hours available to help us keep the...
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

We are holding the first of our Litter Pick Fridays this week, to help us keep our grounds clean and tidy for everyone t...
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

Considering running an outside event next year?  Our unique amphitheatre could be perfect.  Contact admin@fortamherst.co...
12/09/2023

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

Address

Dock Road
Chatham
ME44UB

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

441634847747

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Fort Amherst, based in Chatham, Medway, Kent, is Britain’s largest Napoleonic Fortress and provides a great day out for all the family. If you are looking for days out in Kent or the Medway area, then come and discover how Chatham dockyard would have been defended along with: - Over 300 years of military history with an amazing network of underground passageways, historic buildings and gun emplacements all set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland. - Take a tour of the incredible tunnel defences, enjoy some light refreshments in our Café or take a stroll to the highest point of the Fort and enjoy the spectacular views over the River Medway and the towns of Chatham and Rochester beyond. - Explore one of Kent’s most haunted locations on spine chilling Ghost Tours or stay until the early hours on one of our Paranormal Investigations. - Hire the Fort for your special private event, including weddings. We have many different locations on the site; just call us to discuss your requirements.


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