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UK / South East / Kent

World War Two Tours at Fort Amherst

Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4UB

3rd - 9th May

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.

This tour lasts for approximately 1 hour and will show you our newly refurbished Air Raid Precaution Centre, Memorial Garden and new exhibition in the Gatehouse. Highlighting the importance of Fort Amherst during World War Two in defending Medway.

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Opening Times

10.00 - 16.00

Prices

From

£5.00

Facilities

Café

Car Parking

Picnic Site

Baby Changing

Toilets

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