Events at Fort Amherst
Tunnel Tours
Mindfulness Wreath Making
Mindfulness Wreath Making
Daily
Come and discover how the tunnels were used during Napoleonic times for shelter, storage and defence. Also, discover the strategic role that the tunnels of Fort Amherst played during World War II as a base of operations.
Mindfulness Wreath Making
Mindfulness Wreath Making
Mindfulness Wreath Making
17th January 2026
Join us for a mindfulness wreath making session with Not Just for Christmas Wreath Making. Ticket includes a cream tea and the opportunity to create a beautiful piece for your home, to create calm and beauty.
Ghost Tour
Mindfulness Wreath Making
Spirit Investigation
30th January 2026
Enjoy a spooky night time tour around one of Kent’s most paranormally active locations and hear tales of strange occurrences in the 300 year history of Fort Amherst.
Spirit Investigation
Spirit Investigation
31st January 2026
Experienced guides will help you investigate the paranormal potential at Fort Amherst – with plenty of spooky stories of the unexplained happenings here.
Chinese Zodiac Hunt
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February 2026
To celebrate Chinese New Year we are running an interactive hunt around the Fort. Find all of the animals relating to the Chinese New Year and find out about their characters and win a prize!
Sunday Roast
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Every Sunday
A choice of three delicious roast meats, served with fresh vegetables, gravy, Yorkshire puddings and UNLIMITED roast potatoes. Pre booking is advised to ensure availability.
Fantasy Festival 2026
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5th & 6th April 2026
On Easter Sunday and Monday, the historic tunnels of Fort Amherst will be transformed into a child-friendly fantasy world of make believe and science fiction.
Spare a Fort for Bees
2nd May 2026
Join us for a unique experience meeting the Fort Amherst bees.
Discover the importance of bees, then don your beekeeper suit and get close up and meet them whilst they are hard at work.
Afternoon Tea
Glimpse of Christmas Past
Daily
Treat yourself with a stunning Afternoon Tea, including a selection of delicious sandwiches, sumptuous cakes and of course a beautiful homemade scone, topped off with unlimited tea and coffee or upgrade to unlimited Prosecco.
Glimpse of Christmas Past
Glimpse of Christmas Past
Glimpse of Christmas Past
December 2025
Step back in time, visiting Christmas in times gone by. This historical tour takes you back from World War Two through Victoriana, Tudor and further. Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and includes a glass of mulled wine.