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Fort Amherst

Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4UB

Britain’s biggest and best-preserved Napoleonic Fort, step back in history at Fort Amherst.

With over 300 years of history Fort Amherst was one of the key defences of Medway and Britain and has now been restored for all to enjoy. Whether you wish to discover the importance of defending Britain against land-based attack during the Napoleonic War or learn how the Fort was used during both World Wars, Fort Amherst truly does step through the ages.

Fort Amherst has over 20 acres of green spaces, including Medway’s highest point, which are all free of charge to explore at your leisure. Alternatively join us for a daily tunnel tour*, exploring this once secret network of tunnels and how they have been used through the ages up to the present, having been included in several major films.

With regular events held throughout the year, secret tunnels to explore and not forgetting The Pantry Café to enjoy a delicious lunch or cream tea, Fort Amherst offers a great value for money day out for all the family.

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Opening Times

Winter

Open Daily

8.00 - 16.00

Summer

Open Daily

8.00 - 19.00

Prices

Off Peak

Adult

£10.00

Child

£7.00

Concessions

£9.00

Peak

Adult

£11.00

Child

£8.00

Concessions

£10.00

Facilities

Dog Friendly

Café

Car Parking

Disabled Access

Picnic Site

Toilets

Events

3rd - 9th May

World War Two Tours at Fort Amherst

New for 2025 we will be introducing our World War Two tour, exploring areas of the Fort that have rarely been open to the public.

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5th May 12:00pm - 4:00pm

VE Day’s Knees Up at Fort Amherst

On Monday 5th May 2025 we will be hosting a VE Day Knees Up, celebrating like it’s 1945!

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24th - 25th May

4 Paws at the Fort at Fort Amherst

Join us for our second Four Paws at the Fort. Celebrating our four legged best friends, a whole weekend of fun, woofy excitement!

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15th Jun

Midsummer Nightmare at Fort Amherst

Midnight Circle Theatre present “Midsummer NightMare”.

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18th - 19th Jul

Divorced, Beheaded, Died at Fort Amherst

The year is 1544 and King Henry, the Eighth of that name, is engaged upon a Royal Progress about his Realm.

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25th Jul

Twelfth Night at Fort Amherst

A play by William Shakespeare. If this were played upon a stage now, I could condemn it as an improbable fiction.

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25th Jul

Twelfth Night at Fort Amherst

A play by William Shakespeare. If this were played upon a stage now, I could condemn it as an improbable fiction.

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18th - 19th Jul

Divorced, Beheaded, Died at Fort Amherst

The year is 1544 and King Henry, the Eighth of that name, is engaged upon a Royal Progress about his Realm.

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26th - 30th May

FREE* Family Tours at Canterbury Cathedral

This May half term, bring your little historians to Canterbury Cathedral to hear stories of Becket and the Black Prince, Monks and Miracles, Tombs and Towers.

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26th - 29th May

FREE* Stone Week Activities at Canterbury Cathedral

This May half term, help Gregory Gargoyle on his Stone Quest and try your hand at carving!

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1st - 31st May

VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations at Canterbury Cathedral

This year, the nation celebrates the 80th Anniversary of ‘Victory in Europe Day’ (VE Day), which marked the end of the war in Europe on May 8th 1945.

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5th May 12:00pm - 4:00pm

VE Day’s Knees Up at Fort Amherst

On Monday 5th May 2025 we will be hosting a VE Day Knees Up, celebrating like it’s 1945!

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3rd - 9th May

World War Two Tours at Fort Amherst

New for 2025 we will be introducing our World War Two tour, exploring areas of the Fort that have rarely been open to the public.

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15th Jun

Midsummer Nightmare at Fort Amherst

Midnight Circle Theatre present “Midsummer NightMare”.

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1st Mar - 31st Oct

Call The Midwife Official Location Tour at The Historic Dockyard Chatham

If you’re a fan of the hit series and you’ve been wondering where Call the Midwife is filmed, put yourself in the picture and explore where the real drama happens with a Call the Midwife Official Location Tour at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

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