UK / South East / Kent
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.
Visit WebsiteOpening 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
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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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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WIN 2 adult tickets to Divorced Beheaded Died on Saturday 19th July 2025 at Fort Amherst Kent!
Divorced, Beheaded, Died at Fort Amherst, Kent. The year is 1544 and King Henry, the Eighth of that name, is engaged upon a Royal Progress about his Realm.
WIN 2 tickets for Twelfth Night performed by the Changeling Theatre at Fort Amherst Kent!
A play by William Shakespeare performed by the Changeling Theatre, Friday July 25th 2025. If this were played upon a stage now, I could condemn it as an improbable fiction.
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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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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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