Fort Amherst

Fort Amherst Europe's largest Napoleonic Fort We have many different locations on the site; just call us to discuss your requirements.
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Fort Amherst, based in Chatham, Medway, Kent, is Britain’s largest Napoleonic Fortress and provides a great day out for all the family. If you are looking for days out in Kent or the Medway area, then come and discover how Chatham dockyard would have been defended along with:

🔺Over 300 years of military history with an amazing network of underground passageways, historic buildings and gun emplace

ments all set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland.

🔺Take a tour of the incredible tunnel defences, enjoy some light refreshments in our Café or take a stroll to the highest point of the Fort and enjoy the spectacular views over the River Medway and the towns of Chatham and Rochester beyond.

🔺Explore one of Kent’s most haunted locations on spine chilling Ghost Tours or stay until the early hours on one of our Paranormal Investigations.

🔺Hire the Fort for your special private event.

16/06/2026

Sun's out!! Can only mean one thing, refurb work on the amphitheatre ready for our Summer Proms. Great job guys!

With the weather turning hotter this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel 4 Paws at the Fort this week...
09/06/2026

With the weather turning hotter this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel 4 Paws at the Fort this weekend, for the safety of all the dogs 🐾🐾

Following an amazing response to assist us restore the Chinese Field Gun, we will be starting this work on Tuesday 9th J...
05/06/2026

Following an amazing response to assist us restore the Chinese Field Gun, we will be starting this work on Tuesday 9th June 2026 and continuing until it's looking tip top! To get involved please complete a volunteer application form via www.fortamherst.com/community or contact [email protected] 💕💥

03/06/2026

Introducing our Twilight Wedding for under £5,000 including venue, drinks reception, casual dining options and evening reception. Contact [email protected] to discuss your special day 💕💕

Ever wanted to restore a cannon? Now is your chance, we've just adopted this one!! Looking for volunteers to help us r...
02/06/2026

Ever wanted to restore a cannon? Now is your chance, we've just adopted this one!! Looking for volunteers to help us restore this beauty back to its former glory! If you would like to get involved please email [email protected] or sign up via www.fortamherst.com/community

A day early we know but had a fabulous day celebrating our volunteers and everything they do to support the Fort. Want ...
31/05/2026

A day early we know but had a fabulous day celebrating our volunteers and everything they do to support the Fort. Want to join an amazing team of volunteers contact us via [email protected]

Over 300 years of history in the heart of Medway

Our beautiful amphitheatre will be unavailable this afternoon (30.05.2026) from 2pm as we have a private event. The res...
30/05/2026

Our beautiful amphitheatre will be unavailable this afternoon (30.05.2026) from 2pm as we have a private event. The rest of our grounds, Tunnels and Cafe will remain open 💕

Last chance atCOMPETITION TIME!! Post a photo of your pooch below, like and share this post and we will be selecting a ...
28/05/2026

Last chance atCOMPETITION TIME!! Post a photo of your pooch below, like and share this post and we will be selecting a winner every day in June to win two tickets to our 4 Paws at the Fort 🐾🐾
www.fortamherst.com/4-paws-at-the-fort

Address

Dock Road
Chatham
ME44UB

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441634847747

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