Looking for things to do in Kent that are historic and thrilling? Explore the complex maze of tunnels hidden within Fort Amherst, built to protect and defend the Medway Towns for over 300 years, from Napoleonic to World War II. Discover how the tunnels were used during Napoleonic times for shelter, storage and defence. Also, learn about the strategic role that the tunnels of Fort Amherst played during World War II as a base of operations. Set in 20 acres, you can access the grounds for free all year round from dawn until dusk. The Fort hosts regular activities, including re-enactments, theatre, their popular Halloween events, plus ghost tours and spirit investigations to learn about the spooky tales of unexplained happenings at the Fort.
Highlights & Tours
Plenty to do and see in this Kent landmark, including:
Tunnel Tours
Daily Tunnel tours to explore this fascinating fort in Kent for history and adventure lovers.
Chinese Zodiac Hunt
A new interactive trail where families meet the Emperor and then hunt around the grounds to find all of the animals included in the Chinese Zodiac. Using QR codes, find out about each of the animals, their likes and their dislikes!
Bee Experience
During the Spare a Fort for the Bees experience, discover the importance of bees, then don a beekeeper suit and get up close and meet them whilst they are hard at work. All equipment is provided.
Ghost Tours and Spirit Investigations
Dare you take a tour of the tunnels and hear the ghostly tales? With the Spiriti Investigations, experienced guides will reveal the stories about the unexplained happenings.
Halloween Haunt
Experiences for all ages that scare, thrill and entertain for Halloween in Kent - see our listing Haunt at the Fort here.
Laser Tag and Escape Room Experiences
You can also book Operation Laser Tag and experience the thrill of tactical laser combat, and enjoy a live escape room experience with Unsolved Mysteries. Fort Amherst does not operate these; click on the links for listings for more information.

Opening Hours
Grounds
Summer
8am to 7pm
Winter
8am to 4pm
Chinese Zodiac Hunt
School holidays: 10am to 2pm
Tunnel Tours
Daily at 10.30am and 1pm, 1 hour and 30 minutes
Bee Experience
Summer, Daily 11am, 3 hours
Spirit Investigation
Monthly - Saturday
7pm-11.45pm
Ghost Tours
Monthly, 8pm, 1 hour.

Price
Grounds
Free
Tunnel Tours
Adult: £14
Child - 5 to 15 years: £10
Family – 2 adults + 2 children: £42
Concession – students/over 65yrs: £12
Carer: Free
Beekeeping Experience – includes lunch and jar of honey: £75, 2 people: £140
Spirit Investigation
£35
Ghost Tours*
£17.50 + booking fee
Chinese Zodiac Hunt
£2.50
Booking fees may apply
* includes free parking.

Accessibility
Tunnel Tours: not for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility due to the uneven floors and steep steps. Also not suitable for buggies.

Parking
Pay & Display.

Good To Know
There is a children’s play area for smaller children.

Dogs
Welcome on lead in all external areas and the cafe.  Not allowed in the historic buildings, including the tunnels

Advisory Notes

Parking
Four hours of free parking is included in your Tunnel Tour ticket price. Visitors to the Cannon Cafe receive two hours of complimentary parking. Please note you must enter your vehicle registrations in the machine in the Cannon Café. Outside of these free hours, parking charges will apply. When the café is closed, visitors must use the Phone and Pay system, as an ANPR camera system is in operation.

Age Guidance
Tunnel Tours: 5 years +, Bee Experience: 12 years+, Spirit Investigation: 18 years+, Ghost Tours: 8 years+.

Bee Experience Top Tip
Advised to wear long-sleeved tops and sensible footwear.

Facilities
Cafe • Toilets • Disabled Toilet • Baby Changing Facilities

Picture Credit: © Fort Amherst.

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