Commanding the Heights for 250 years
Fort Amherst is a free-to-visit historical site the whole family can enjoy, with 20 acres of green space all linked to the Great Lines Heritage Park. There is a charge for tunnel tours and some special events.
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Britain’s Biggest
Napoleonic Fortress
Built during Napoleonic times to defend Medway from a land-based attack, Fort Amherst has been restored to reflect its national and local importance.
Britain’s History
on your Doorstep
Take pride in local history; explore a maze of underground defensive tunnels; enjoy spectacular views; step back in time to imagine the life of a Napoleonic soldier; and discover Fort Amherst’s strategic role in defending Medway in both World War I and World War II.
Fort Amherst:
7 BRILLIANT REASONS TO VISIT Today
Things you didn’t know about Fort Amherst!
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Fort Amherst is not just what you can see from the road! Because the Fort is on a hill, it ‘unfolds’ as you climb.
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Spectacular views across the River Medway.
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In the early 1800s, Fort Amherst was a world-leader. It had the most up to date defence system available anywhere.
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Fort Amherst protected Britain, both in Napoleonic times and more recently in World War I and World War II.
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Fresh air and cannons! Fire up the kids’ imaginations as they walk in the footsteps of Fort Amherst’s soldiers from over 200 years ago.
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The Fort holds a nationally important collection of historical ordnance (military material, such as weapons, ammunition, vehicles and equipment).
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Fort Amherst links directly to the Great Lines Heritage Park, giving even more recreation space to walk, explore and play – and all for FREE!