What's on in June

Join us for a unique experience meeting the Fort Amherst bees.

The experience lasts approximately 3 hours and includes a lunch in the Cannon Cafe.

Starting at 11:00 daily.

Discover the importance of bees, then don your beekeeper suit and get close up... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 02 05 2026 at 11:00 am

Until: Wed 30 09 2026 at 3:00 pm

Investigations are once a month: 7.00pm to 11.45pm

Experienced guides will help you investigate the paranormal potential at Fort Amherst – with plenty of spooky stories of the unexplained happenings here. Ghost-hunting equipment, such as pendulums and ... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 06 12 2025 at 7:00 pm

Until: Wed 30 10 2030 at 11:45 pm

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.

Tunnel History

There were always... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 02 01 2026 at 10:00 am

Until: Mon 14 09 2026 at 3:00 pm

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.

From the moment you enter the tunnel complex our tales begin, for there is not a sin... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 30 01 2026 at 8:00 pm

Until: Wed 30 10 2030 at 9:45 pm

Join us for a delicious afternoon tea at the Cannon Cafe. Afternoon tea includes a selection of sandwiches, scones and sweet treats and includes unlimited tea and coffee.

When: Fri 02 01 2026 at 9:00 am

Until: Wed 30 10 2030 at 9:00 am

PYO Fruit Weekends are a unique opportunity to pick your own unusual variety cherries, plums, gages, apples and pears from the Brogdale Collections orchards. PYO runs every weekend during fruit season from 21st June – 26th October (except event days). Visitor... (click the button below to read more)

When: Sat 21 06 2025 at 10:00 am

Until: Sun 26 10 2025 at 4:00 pm

Starting at Royal British Legion Industries RBLI’s headquarters in Aylesford, Kent, The Tommy Ride takes you through the peaceful lanes of the county before heading southeast to Dover. After a smooth day in the saddle, enjoy dinner and rest during the ferry c... (click the button below to read more)

When: Fri 26 06 2026 at 9:00 am

Until: Sun 28 06 2026 at 5:00 pm