Fort Amherst, based in Chatham, Medway, Kent, is Britain’s largest Napoleonic Fortress. Visitors can enjoy over 300 years of military history with a …
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Apr 18, 2025
Booked a tunnel tour for my family that included a 12 and 14 year old. Both enjoy history. The tour took 1.5 hours. Be prepared for walking on unsteady ground, some stairs, and getting a bit chilly. …Full review by K4668DAlornat
Apr 12, 2025
Great hidden gem. We enjoyed the guided tour with Dave, he was very informative. He also told us about all the new activities and old ( we will be coming back for those). Beautiful sights, cafe was …Full review by Natalie B
Apr 7, 2025
Having grown up in Chatham I’d never actually explored the Fort other than the obligatory Halloween visits. I visited with my 10 year old daughter who loves history. The cafe was bright and friendl…Full review by Inspire18959907867
Hi, I am sure we were told they were about 7 - 10 degrees. I was in shorts and a t shirt and felt fine although it was very hot outside so it was a relief. We recently visited the …
Hi, I am sure we were told they were about 7 - 10 degrees. I was in shorts and a t shirt and felt fine although it was very hot outside so it was a relief. We recently visited the Ramsgate tunnels and were told they were 11 degrees, I though Fort Amherst felt about the same.
I have tunnel tour tickets booked for this Friday. If its raining a lot will I be able to get a refund or transfer it to another date? Thank you
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To be honest it wouldn't make much difference on the weather I'd say 95% of your tour will be indoors under ground they also have a brilliant cafe if you arrive early so you don't have to …
To be honest it wouldn't make much difference on the weather I'd say 95% of your tour will be indoors under ground they also have a brilliant cafe if you arrive early so you don't have to wait around outside
Our tunnel tour was 2 hours long. For the £7.50 entry charge it's well worth every penny. You can then spend as long as you want before/after looking at the grounds, allotments, old …
Our tunnel tour was 2 hours long. For the £7.50 entry charge it's well worth every penny. You can then spend as long as you want before/after looking at the grounds, allotments, old cannons etc. Great day out. Highly recommend the tunnel tour.
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Which days do you run Tunnel Tours?
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Tunnel Tours are available daily. We are currently running our Glimpse of Christmas Past event in December 2024. Standard tunnel tours will resume on 6th January 2025.
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