Halloween Horrors is back at Fort Amherst in Chatham for its 43rd year with Operation Hysteria – an adults-only scare experience in the fort's historic tunnels. Expect an intense night of fear, darkness and theatrical scares that is immersive, threatening and dark. Will anyone make it to the end? No one can guarantee!

Price
£25- £40
Booking fees may apply.

Dates & Times
15th to 31st October 2026
15th October: 8pm-9pm
16th and 17th October 8pm-9.45pm
23rd October: 8pm-9.15pm
24th October 8pm-9.45pm
29th to 31st October: 8pm-9.15pm
15-minute slots, arrive 15 mins before your allotted start time.

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: 80 minutes.
Schedule: 15-minute slots; our calendar shows each slot's start and finish time for the bookable slots.

Accessibility
Due to the nature of the Historic Fort and the uneven ground, the Fort's Halloween events are not wheelchair accessible.

Additional Information
Includes flashing lights, smoke effects and loud noises. The event is not suitable for those with a heart condition, a nervous disposition, epilepsy and asthma, or pregnant women. The event will also include the use of pyrotechnics and other special effects. The actors may touch you, but you may not touch them. Fort Amherst describes this as a fairly extreme Halloween attraction.

Good to Know
Tours are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. Email [email protected] if you have made a mistake with the time and date when booking, and the venue will attempt to move your booking, though this is not guaranteed. Not allowed to bring your own alcohol on site; there is a bar for refreshments after your tour, as well as professional photographer, attractions, and food options.

Dogs
Not allowed.

Age Guidance
18 years and over. ID is required – no ID, no entry.

Family Versions
Fort Amherst's family-friendly Haunt at the Fort runs alongside new for 2026: Clown Chaos for ages 5 to 10 and Face Your Fears for ages 12 and over.

📍 Fort Amherst Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for Fort Amherst for more visitor info.

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Facilities
Toilet • Accessible Toiles • Bar

Picture Credit: © Fort Amherst.

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