Events at Fort Amherst
Tunnel Tours
Tunnel Tours
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.
Tunnels unavailable from 14th September
Ghost Tour
Tunnel Tours
4th September 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.
Napoleonic French Brigade
5th & 6th September 2026
This September Napoleonic French Brigade of the UK who will be running their re-enactment in the Gatehouse.
Free entry to the grounds.
Clown Chaos
Halloween Horrors
October 2026
Our brand new children's Halloween experience for 2026.
Perfect for children aged 5 to 10 years old.
Learn spells, make potions, use your wand to help us banish the mischievous clowns to win a prize..
Face Your Fears
Halloween Horrors
Halloween Horrors
October 2026
New for 2026 our 12A Halloween experience - Face Your Fears
Enter into a world where you will need to face your inner most fears.
Recommended age is 12 + (18:00 - 20:00)
Halloween Horrors
Halloween Horrors
Halloween Horrors
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October 2026
Our 18+ Halloween Experience.
Are you ready to experience our highest level of fear and anticipation?
Will you make it to the end?
Santa's Grotto
Spirit Investigation
Santa's Grotto
November & December 2026
Santa's Grotto returns for 2026.
Meet Mrs Claus for story time, get involved with activities with the elves and then meet Santa himself in our magical grotto.
Afternoon Tea
Spirit Investigation
Santa's Grotto
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.
Spirit Investigation
Spirit Investigation
Spirit Investigation
Dates Coming Soon
Experienced guides will help you investigate the paranormal potential at Fort Amherst – with plenty of spooky stories of the unexplained happenings here.
Ghost Tour
Spirit Investigation
2027 Dates Coming Soon
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.
Spare a Fort for Bees
Spare a Fort for Bees
Returning in 2027
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.