Description
At Fort Amherst in Chatham in Kent, there are plenty of things to do and see. Visitors can explore tunnels, nature trails, ditches, ammunition magazines, cannons, soldiers’ quarters, and fortifications at this Napoleonic fort overlooking Chatham’s Historic Dockyard. Set in 20 acres, you can access the grounds for free all year round from dawn until dusk. There are also seasonal activities, including their popular Halloween events, plus ghost tours and spirit investigations to learn about the spooky tales of unexplained happenings at the Fort.
Highlights & Tours
Tunnel Tours
Explore the tunnels and learn how they were used during Napoleonic times for shelter, storage and defence. Also, discover the strategic role that the tunnels of Fort Amherst played during World War II as a base of operations.
Bee Happy Adventures
During the school holidays, Fort Amherst run this trail where little ones and families can hunt for the seven bees hidden around the fort. On each bee found, scan their QR Codes and learn about bees and their important jobs within the hive.
Ghost Tours
Dare you?
Opening Hours
Grounds
Summer
8am to 7pm
Winter
8am to 4pm
Bee Happy Adventures
School holidays: 10am to 3pm
Tunnel Tours
Last around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Price
Grounds
Free
Tunnel Tours
Adult: £12.50
Child - 5 to 15 years: £9
Family - two adults and two children: £38
Concessions - Students, 65 years+: £11
Disabled visitors pay the standard admission and can bring in a companion for free
Ghost Tours
From £17.50
Bee Happy Adventures Trail
£2.
Accessibility
Due to its age, the Fort is not accessible in all areas, the tunnels are unsuitable for wheelchair users and those with impaired mobility. Also, there are steps, steep inclines, and uneven ground in the Fort's grounds in places.
Parking
Pay & Display.
Dogs
Keep on lead.
Advisory Notes
Parking - when the café is closed, visitors must use the Phone and Pay system, as an ANPR camera system is in operation.
Age Guidance
Ghost tours - 8 years +.
Facilities
Cafe • Toilets • Disabled Toilet • Baby Changing Facilities
Picture Credit: © Fort Amherst.
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