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Ghost Tours at The Historic Dockyard Chatham

The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ

2nd October - 7th November

Step into the shadows of The Historic Dockyard Chatham on an exclusive, torch-lit after-dark ghost tour.

Led by experienced guides, these 90-minute walking experiences uncover chilling truths, verified historic accounts, and eerie supernatural legends passed down by generations of Dockyard workers. The tours feature real stories in authentic locations, with no fake props or staged scares.

Choose between two distinct tours:
The Ropery Complex: Participants venture through the towering Ropery buildings and quiet Spinning Rooms, where centuries of history leave behind unsettling echoes. Guests will hear true encounters involving the mischievous Bobbin Boys, listen for the phantom hoofbeats of spectral horses, and discover if the ghostly women of the Ropery are still weaving their stories long after the heavy machinery has fallen silent.

Ships & Slipways: Uncanny tales of land and sea await as visitors journey around the shadowy slipways before stepping aboard historic warships after dark. Guests will hear about the infamous “Half-man” of HMS CAVALIER and the mysterious red-headed ghost of HMS GANNET, whose former inhabitants still seem to linger long after their service has ended.

Event Information:
Tour Length: 90 minutes

Advance online booking required. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.

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Opening Times

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Prices

Per person

£24.00

Facilities

Car Parking

Baby Changing

Disabled Access

Toilets

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