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The Historic Dockyard Chatham

The Historic Dockyard Chatham 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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Facilities

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Café

Car Parking

Picnic Site

Baby Changing

Disabled Access

Toilets

Events

15th - 23rd Feb

The Rat Pack and the Lost Shipwreck at The Historic Dockyard Chatham

This February Half Term, join The Historic Dockyard Chatham for an exciting encounter with the crafty Rat Pack.

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1st Mar - 31st Oct

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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8th Mar - 31st Aug

Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks at The Historic Dockyard Chatham

The internationally acclaimed exhibition, Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks, is making its UK debut at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

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Other things to do nearby

1st Mar - 31st Oct

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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15th - 23rd Feb

The Rat Pack and the Lost Shipwreck at The Historic Dockyard Chatham

This February Half Term, join The Historic Dockyard Chatham for an exciting encounter with the crafty Rat Pack.

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8th Mar - 31st Aug

Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks at The Historic Dockyard Chatham

The internationally acclaimed exhibition, Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks, is making its UK debut at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

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24th - 25th May

4 Paws at the Fort at Fort Amherst

Join us for our second Four Paws at the Fort. Celebrating our four legged best friends, a whole weekend of fun, woofy excitement!

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20th - 21st Apr

Family Fantasy Festival at Fort Amherst

On Easter Sunday and Monday, the historic tunnels of Fort Amherst will be transformed into a childfriendly fantasy world of make believe and science fiction.

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28th Feb 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Ghost Tour at Fort Amherst

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.

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15th - 23rd Feb

Bee Happy Adventure at Fort Amherst

Help us find all 7 bees that are hiding at Fort Amherst and win a prize.

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14th - 15th Feb

Til Death Us Do Part at Fort Amherst

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18th Oct - 15th Feb

Cross- Currents: Life as Journey at Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral has for centuries been the focus of pilgrimages and journeys started in hope and faith.

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