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Spring & Summer Season Opening for 2010

 

The fort is open every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from Sunday 2nd May until Monday 30th August between 10:30am and 4:00pm

In addition; our grounds are open during weekdays

Many acres of fortress are available for you to explore with some of the most breath taking views in Medway.

Exhausted from all that exploration?

Why not bring a picnic and relax in an area of your choosing or sample the fayre of our Caveyard Cafe whilst enjoying the views.

Fort Amherst is Europes largest surviving Napoleonic fortress and a site of international historical importance.

 

Guided Tour Departure Times*

(Sunday's and Bank Holiday Monday's)

10:30am

12:00 noon

1:30pm

3:00pm

 

Guided Tour Departure Times*

(Weekday's)

11:00am

1:00pm

3:00pm

 

* All tours are subject to the availability of a volunteer guide and may be subject to change without notice

There are no guided tours on Saturdays

 

Guided Tour Prices

Adults ..........................................  £4.00

Children ........................................ £2.00

 Concessions ................................... £2.00*

 Family Ticket...................................... £10.00**

Service personnel with a military identity card may join a tour free of charge. 

This offer is applicable to the ID card holder only and does not extend to civilian employees.

Please note

* Concessions applicable upon production of a valid Student Card, Disabled Persons Card, Military ID Card, Proof of Retirement

** Family ticket is for 2 x adults and 2 x children

Parties of 10 or more receive a 10% discount


** Free Entry to Parkland **

Grounds open daily between 10am to 4pm

(last admission 3.30pm)

Sections of the fort may be closed, without notice, due to weather conditions, restoration and maintenance projects.

 

Caveyard Cafe

Our Cafe is open

Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm*

Sunday's and Bank Holiday Monday's 10am to 4pm*

Cafe is closed on Saturday's

Takeaway service is also available and telephone orders welcomed.

01634 847747

* Last food service 3pm.  Hot and cold beverages, counter snacks and cakes served up to 4pm

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View from Belvedere Battery