Fort Amherst, Gillingham

Name: Fort Amherst
Address: Dock Road, Gillingham, ME4 4UB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1634 847747

#11 among attractions in Gillingham

Museum, Military museum, Military base, Forts and castles, More...

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Facts and practical information

Fort Amherst, in Medway, South East England, was constructed in 1756 at the southern end of the Brompton lines of defence to protect the southeastern approaches to Chatham Dockyard and the River Medway against a French invasion. Fort Amherst is now open as a visitor attraction throughout the year with tours provided through the tunnel complex. ()

Built: XVIII centuryCoordinates: 51°23'12"N, 0°31'38"E

Address

Dock RoadChatham (Chatham Town Centre)Gillingham ME4 4UB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1634 847747

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Day trips

Fort Amherst – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rochester Cathedral, Pentagon Shopping Centre, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, St Nicholas Church.

1 miW
Norman edifice with a 14th-century door
Rochester Cathedral, Gillingham
27 min walk • Rochester Cathedral, a beacon of English heritage and a testament to architectural grandeur, stands proudly in the heart of Rochester, England. This magnificent cathedral, which dates back to 604 AD, is not just the second oldest in England but also an enduring symbol...
~1220 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pentagon Shopping Centre, Gillingham
6 min walk • The Pentagon Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in Chatham in Kent. The centre's name derives from the fact that its main courtyard is five-sided. The shopping centre is located next to the Waterfront bus station which replaces the Pentagon bus station, which 80% of services use.
0.6 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Gillingham
16 min walk • Chatham Historic Dockyard is a maritime museum on part of the site of the former royal/naval dockyard at Chatham in Kent, South East England. Chatham Dockyard covered 400 acres and was one of the Royal Navy's main facilities for several hundred years until it was closed in 1984. After closure the dockyard was divided into three sections.
1 miW
Church
St Nicholas Church, Gillingham
27 min walk • St Nicholas Church is a former parish church in Rochester, Kent, England, next to Rochester Cathedral. It is now the offices of the Board of Education of the Diocese of Rochester. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.9 miW
Museum, History museum
Eastgate House, Gillingham
23 min walk • Eastgate House is a Grade I listed Elizabethan townhouse in Rochester, Kent, England. It is notable for its association with author Charles Dickens, featuring as Westgate in The Pickwick Papers and as the Nun's House in The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
~1570 ftSE
Memorial, Cemetery, Sculpture
Chatham Naval Memorial, Gillingham
8 min walk • Chatham Naval Memorial is a large obelisk situated in the town of Chatham, Kent, which is in the Medway Towns. The memorial is a feature of the Great Lines Heritage Park.
1 miW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Restoration House, Gillingham
25 min walk • Restoration House in Rochester, Kent in England, is a fine example of an Elizabethan mansion. It is so named after the visit of King Charles II on the eve of his restoration.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham
16 min walk • The Royal Engineers Museum, Library and Archive is a military engineering museum and library in Gillingham, Kent. It tells the story of the Corps of Royal Engineers and British military engineering in general.
0.7 miN
Museum
Kent Police Museum, Gillingham
19 min walk • The Kent Police Museum is located at Faversham Police Station in Kent, England. The museum was previously located within Chatham Dockyard. In September 2015 it relocated to temporary accommodation at the Kent Police Headquarters in Maidstone, and moved to Faversham on 8 Dec 2016.
~1650 ftS
Museum, Science museum
Old Brook Pumping Station, Gillingham
8 min walk • Old Brook Pumping Station, was a water pumping station operating in Chatham, Kent from 1929 until 1980. It now survives as a working museum.
1 miW
Town, Area
Rochester, Gillingham
25 min walk • Rochester is a town in the unitary authority of Medway, in Kent, England. It is at the lowest bridging point of the River Medway about 30 miles from London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fort Amherst open?

Fort Amherst is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Amherst?

Nearby attractions include Chatham Town Hall, Chatham (4 min walk), Chatham Library, Gillingham (4 min walk), Chatham Naval Memorial, Gillingham (8 min walk), Old Brook Pumping Station, Gillingham (8 min walk).

How to get to Fort Amherst by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Amherst:

Bus

Chatham Waterfront Bus Station • Lines: 100, 190, 700 (5 min walk)
Chatham Fire Station • Lines: 190, 700 (11 min walk)

Train

Chatham (13 min walk)
Rochester (23 min walk)