# Fort Amherst, Chatham — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step back through centuries of military heritage at this Chatham fortress, where families can roam expansive grounds and venture into a maze of historic tunnels beneath the surface. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/chatham/attractions/fort-amherst (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # Fort Amherst Dock Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7304668992366127608&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Fort Amherst Heritage Trust](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116300350319604364825) **In short:** Fort Amherst is an attraction in Chatham, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,123 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Fort Amherst Step back through centuries of military heritage at this Chatham fortress, where families can roam expansive grounds and venture into a maze of historic tunnels beneath the surface. ## What's nearby - The Redeemed Christian Church of God Victorious Family Parish next door - Command House next door - Chatham Library & Community Hub next door - Chatham Post Office 350m away - The Pentagon Shopping Centre 400m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Free Wifi Gift Shop Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Dog Friendly Card Payments Accepted ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Emma Needs](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112883608643024536757/reviews) ★★★★★ Great few hours out. Me and my son throughly enjoyed the tunnel tour which I'd highly recommend. Saturday Steve and Tom led our tour and they were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The site is huge, however not too exciting on a rainy day in March. I understand they do lots of fun things in the summer and school hols including reenactments etc so choose your time to visit wisely. I'd definitely recommend a visit though. · via Google [Hannah Bartlett](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103714260823164610575/reviews) ★★★★★ We recently got married at Fort Amerhurst. Was the most perfect day! Everything was well planned, great communication from Louise and her team. I couldnt fault it at all. Was amazing grounds so beautiful. We chose the Grand magazine and the way the room was decorated was amazing. Food was excellent too, bar staff and team was very friendly. Id defintly reccommend.. we was truelly looked after on our day! · via Google [Fiona Rice](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104825217564810648084/reviews) ★★★★★ We explored Fort Amherst on one of their tunnel tours. We had the pleasure of Tom as our guide, he was incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour an enjoyable experience. Such a good opportunity to learn more about our local history. We walked through the site afterwards and enjoyed the view. We also found time to have some lunch at the Canon café afterwards. · via Google [Michelle Jackson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115587886956643527251/reviews) ★★★★★ We thoroughly enjoyed our tunnel tour this morning with our fantastic and very knowledgeable guide Tom. His knowledge about the history of the fort and tunnels, as well as the local area was amazing. He made the tour very interesting and kept both adults and children entertained throughout. We finished our trip with lunch in the lovely cafe on site. Would thoroughly recommend a trip to Fort Amherst to anybody wanting to learn more about the history of the Medway area. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d8cd07887ee8a3:0x655f65bf2bcb29f8!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say the tunnel tours are highly informative and entertaining, with knowledgeable guides who bring history to life for all ages. They also highlight the delicious and reasonably priced food at the on-site cafe, as well as the beautiful and well-maintained grounds. Guests mention the tours offer excellent value for money and appreciate the free parking with a ticket. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4UB [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.3870850%2C0.5247584) **Category** Sightseeing & Attractions **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (1,123 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 9+ **Suggested visit** 1-2 hours **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Chatham [More attractions in Chatham](https://staycation.co.uk/chatham/attractions) ★ 4.6 (1,123 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.fortamherst.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01634 847747](tel:01634847747) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Chatham **Postcode** ME4 4UB **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9F329GPF+RW [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d8cd07887ee8a3:0x655f65bf2bcb29f8!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8cd07887ee8a3:0x655f65bf2bcb29f8!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8cd07887ee8a3:0x655f65bf2bcb29f8!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Chatham Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Fort Amherst has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Fort Amherst? Yes: free car park, paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Fort Amherst? 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