Amherst Heritage Centre aims to preserve and maintain a part of Britian's finest military architecture, Fort Amherst, Chatham, and educate people about Medway's fascinating heritage and history....

School and Educational Trips for 2008

Let us drill history into your Class! Learn about Napoleonic Forts, The Second World War, Civil Defence, Geology, Science and English.  Starting in 2007 the Amherst Heritage Centre will be employing educational staff to operate school visits to the Fort.   Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the educational programme will focus on living history role playing to make learning fun for all young people.

GREAT NEW PRICES FOR YOUR SCHOOL, JOIN US FOR A DAY TO REMEMBER FOR £2.90 PER PUPIL!

Birthday Parties

Why not treat your children and a group of their friends to an unforgettable experience! Dressed as Napoleonic Soliders, the children are taught musket drill, and have lots of fun exploring the Fort with a Guide.  The party finishes with some well deserved rations in the Amherst Heritage Centre.
Parties take place every weekend.  To book phone 0870 777 7614

BOOK YOUR PARTY IN JUNE FOR THE BIRTHDAY CHILD TO GO FREE!* CALL 0870 777 7614

 

Research

Fort Amherst has been described by English Heritage as the most complete Napoleonic Fortification in the UK and there's a large part that's still unrestored.  The Heritage Members of the Amherst Heritage Centre have been commissioned to create five booklets highlighting the facinating military and social history of the Fort.  Funded by the Local Heritage Initiative the booklets will support future educational visits