Guided Tours at Upnor Castle
Upnor Castle, Upper Upnor · 25 October 2026
Image: Upnor CastleUpnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort in Upper Upnor near Chatham, runs guided tours on the last Sunday of each month until October. Visitors need to book a tour in advance. The tours suit families, couples and friends interested in history and the riverside setting.
Highlights
- Guided tours on the last Sunday of each month until October
- Booking in advance is required
- Elizabethan fort begun in 1559, redeveloped 1599-1601
Getting there
Upnor Castle, ME2 4XG
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Upnor Castle is a rare Elizabethan artillery fort on the Medway, begun in 1559 and rebuilt around 1600 to guard the warships moored off Chatham. It sits in tranquil grounds beside the riverside village of Upper Upnor. Access is by guided tour only, which makes it a quieter, more in-depth visit.
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