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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Mar 8, 2025
We had a really great time on the tunnel tour today - thank you! Our guide was very knowledgeable, and clearly absolutely loved the subject. Really enjoyable, and I'll be looking to revisit to explor…Full review by KHall29
Mar 4, 2025
From having a drink and cake in the cafe on arrival to walking out the tunnels into the sunlight at the end the visit was spectacular especially Barney the tour guide brought the history of the fort …Full review by nigel h
Mar 2, 2025
Fort Amherst is brilliant, but let’s be honest—you’re really here for Barney. The man is a walking history book with the energy of a cannon blast. Expect passion, expect enthusiasm, expect no silence…Full review by NorthStar14806096195
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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It's an indoor tour - you won't be outdoors getting wet. If you are concerned about seeing the outside areas after the tour I'd ring the cafe/reception and check but the tour is great and …
It's an indoor tour - you won't be outdoors getting wet. If you are concerned about seeing the outside areas after the tour I'd ring the cafe/reception and check but the tour is great and underground/inside so rain wouldn't spoil the tour.
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.
We didn't see any dogs or any signs saying no dogs, although there might have been and of course we were not particularly looking for signs. Only thing you can do is phone the staff. …
We didn't see any dogs or any signs saying no dogs, although there might have been and of course we were not particularly looking for signs. Only thing you can do is phone the staff. Number should be on their website. Sorry I can't give you a definite answer. Best wishes and hope you like the fort.
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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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