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 9, 2025
We live fairly local and was looking for somewhere to take friends for an afternoon out. We found that tickets were available for today, Sunday, so booked for a tour of the tunnels. On arrival we ma…Full review by debbier300
Mar 9, 2025
The tunnel tour was an interesting experience, and the guide was clearly very passionate and knowledgeable about the Fort. His enthusiasm for the subject was evident, and he had clearly done a great …Full review by Cristiane J
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
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.
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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