Events at Fort Amherst
Tunnel Tours
Bee Happy Adventure
Bee Happy Adventure
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.
Bee Happy Adventure
Bee Happy Adventure
Bee Happy Adventure
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15th February - 23rd February 2025
Our new children's trail for 2025. Help us find the seven bees hidden around the Fort whilst learning all about the bees and how they work in the hive.
Ghost Tour
Bee Happy Adventure
Spirit of Britain WW2
28th February 2025
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 of Britain WW2
Spirit of Britain WW2
8th & 9th March 2025
Go back to the 1940s and witness our World War II soldiers practicing their drill and having their kit inspected. Feel free to join us in costume to add to the event.
This is a free to visit re-enactment.
WW1 Re-enactors
15th & 16th March 2025
The Great War Society will be here at Fort Amherst re-enacting their drill and practice.
This is a free re-enactment event.
9th Light Infantry
22nd & 23rd March 2025
Join a re-enactment of French Napoleonic Soldiers doing inspections and drill throughout the day.
Ghost Tour
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
28th March 2025
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.
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
29th & 30th March 2025
Treat your mum to a delicious afternoon tea in our Cannon Café. A selection of sandwiches, scones and delicious cakes.
Family Fantasy Fest 2025
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Family Fantasy Fest 2025
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20th & 21st April 2025
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
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Family Fantasy Fest 2025
26th April 2025
Join us for a unique experience meeting the Fort Amherst bees.
The experience lasts approximately 3 hours and includes a lunch in the Cannon Cafe.
4 Paws at the Fort
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Divorced, Beheaded, Died
24th & 25th May 2025
Celebrating our four legged best friends, a whole weekend of fun, woofy excitement!
Come and enjoy two fun packed days dedicated to our four legged friends.
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Divorced, Beheaded, Died
Divorced, Beheaded, Died
18th & 19th July 2025
Join us for an audience with Henry VIII along with a Hog Roast Supper and ale or wine (included in the ticket price).