Events at Fort Amherst
Tunnel Tours
Fantasy Festival 2026
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.
Fantasy Festival 2026
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.
Book Signing
Chinese Zodiac Hunt
4th April 2026
Paramedic Chris will be here in the Cannon Cafe for his book launch, Beyond the Call. Based on real life events here at Fort Amherst.
Event is from 1400 - 1600
Chinese Zodiac Hunt
Chinese Zodiac Hunt
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April 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!
SoSkan Re-enactment
Spirit Investigation
25th & 26th April 2026
The Southern Skirmish Association or SoSkAn as we are more widely known is the oldest American Civil War re-enactment society outside of the USA.
Spirit Investigation
Spirit Investigation
25th April 2026
Experienced guides will help you investigate the paranormal potential at Fort Amherst – with plenty of spooky stories of the unexplained happenings here.
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.
4 Paws at the Fort
13th & 14th June 2026
Returning for 2026 our weekend of woofy excitement for your four legged friends!
Come and enjoy 2 fun packed days dedicated to our four legged friends. With exhibitions, stalls, fun competitions and amazing activities for our canine best friends.
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea
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.
Ghost Tour
Ghost Tour
Afternoon Tea
28th August 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.