UK / South East / Kent
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ
Step into the heart of Chatham’s legendary ship building heritage and return to the ‘Age of Sail’, when the Dockyard built mighty ships that won command of the world’s oceans.
A visit to The Historic Dockyard Chatham – one of Britain’s leading maritime heritage destinations – is a guaranteed adventure.
Climb aboard! Test your sea legs as you peer through the periscope of a Cold War Submarine, command the bridge of a Second World War Destroyer and ring the ship’s bell on the deck of a Victorian Sloop.
Visit the award-winning Command of the Oceans interactive gallery and uncover the secrets of the centuries old ship beneath the floor. Imagine the crash of the waves as you explore the UK’s largest collection of RNLI Historic Lifeboats and delve into the treasure house that is No. 1 Smithery, home to incredible collections from Royal Museums Greenwich and Imperial War Museums.
Gain first-hand experience of life on a Victorian dockyard and walk in the footsteps of the master ropemakers who have been making rope for Britain’s ships on the quarter-mile-long ropery since 1618.
For generations, the dockyard was a secret and secure site – now it is open and just waiting for you to explore.
Tickets are valid for a year, giving you 12 months to enjoy the fantastic array of attractions found at this amazing 80 acre estate.
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Events
February Half Term – Dockyard Deckhands at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
This February half term, families are invited to The Historic Dockyard Chatham for Dockyard Deckhands – a hands-on adventure where children can step into the shoes of a real Dockyard worker.
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Call The Midwife Official Location Tour at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
If you’re a fan of the hit series and you’ve been wondering where Call the Midwife is filmed, put yourself in the picture and explore where the real drama happens with a Call the Midwife Official Location Tour at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
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Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Experience the ocean like never before at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, as it hosts the UK debut of the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition.
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February Half Term – Dockyard Deckhands at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
This February half term, families are invited to The Historic Dockyard Chatham for Dockyard Deckhands – a hands-on adventure where children can step into the shoes of a real Dockyard worker.
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Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition at The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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