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.

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

Good luck to our couple celebrating their special day with us today. The Upper Fort will be closed on Saturday 23rd May...
23/05/2026

Good luck to our couple celebrating their special day with us today. The Upper Fort will be closed on Saturday 23rd May 2026 as we have a wedding in the Grand Magazine. Apologies for any inconvenience 💕

Update on opening hours for Saturday 23rd May 2026. The Upper Fort will be closed on 23rd May 2026 as we have a wedding...
22/05/2026

Update on opening hours for Saturday 23rd May 2026. The Upper Fort will be closed on 23rd May 2026 as we have a wedding in the Grand Magazine. Apologies for any inconvenience 💕

Want to join an amazing group of volunteers who are totally Halloween obsessed? We are currently recruiting for the sta...
20/05/2026

Want to join an amazing group of volunteers who are totally Halloween obsessed? We are currently recruiting for the stars of Halloween 2026! Could it be you? Email [email protected] 👻🤡🎃

Just in case you missed the full line up, here you go!!
18/05/2026

Just in case you missed the full line up, here you go!!

A HUGE THANK YOU to Medway Council for the funding to make the Summer Proms happen again!
18/05/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to Medway Council for the funding to make the Summer Proms happen again!

17/05/2026

Summer Proms returns for 2026 - Bigger and better than ever! Huge thanks to Medway Council, we can't wait to see you all!

Final Act for 2026 - Bettersteiner Footstompers (Bavarian style Oomph Pah band) 14:00 - 18:00. Reserve your table and p...
17/05/2026

Final Act for 2026 - Bettersteiner Footstompers (Bavarian style Oomph Pah band) 14:00 - 18:00. Reserve your table and picnic at www.fortamherst.com

Sunday 23rd August - (Traditional Brass Band) 14:00 - 16:00. Reserve your table and picnic via www.fortamherst.com ...
17/05/2026

Sunday 23rd August - (Traditional Brass Band) 14:00 - 16:00. Reserve your table and picnic via www.fortamherst.com

Sunday 16th August - (mixture of classic big band and contemporary jazz funk) 14:00 - 16:00. Reserve your table and pi...
17/05/2026

Sunday 16th August - (mixture of classic big band and contemporary jazz funk) 14:00 - 16:00. Reserve your table and picnic via www.fortamherst.com

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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