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   Categories
   
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    * Dockyard characters
    * On this day
   
   Latest stories
   
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   INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF MARITIME MUSEUMS, 2024
   
   Read more
   Dockyard Characters
   
   
   BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS AT THE HISTORIC DOCKYARD CHATHAM
   
   Read more
   Events
   
   
   MISSION CHRISTMAS: ELF ACADEMY – AN IMMERSIVE FESTIVE ADVENTURE AT THE
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Ralph STEADman: INKling Exhibition

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Mission Christmas

Christmas Wreath Workshops

Dockyard40: Always Part of the Story

Call the Midwife Official Location Tour

Master Ropemakers

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Learning & Schools

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Weddings



VISIT THE HISTORIC DOCKYARD CHATHAM

PAY FOR A DAY, VISIT FREE FOR ONE YEAR

A visit to The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a guaranteed adventure. Let your
heart set sail through the tides of history. A fantastic day out in Kent awaits.

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OPENING TIMES

10am – 5pm

Open Daily

 * Opening Times
 * Site notices & seasonal closures

ADMISSION

BOOK ONLINE & SAVE

Discounted tickets are available online (must book at least one day in advance)

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SET SAIL TODAY

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NOT TO BE MISSED



Separately Ticketed
Tour


CALL THE MIDWIFE OFFICIAL LOCATION TOUR

01 Mar – 31 Oct 2024

Included in ticket
Exhibition


RALPH STEADMAN: INKLING EXHIBITION

21 Sep – 17 Nov 2024

Included in ticket
Family Activity


YUCK YARD

19 Oct – 03 Nov 2024

Separately Ticketed
Christmas


MISSION CHRISTMAS

Selected dates from 24 Nov to 24 Dec 2024
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ATTRACTIONS



THINGS TO
SEE AND DO

The story of Chatham Dockyard and its people can be discovered in our immersive
exhibition galleries, such as Command of the Oceans and The Ropery. Explore
three historic warships to learn about warship construction, refit and repair
and examine important objects related to the Dockyard and the wider maritime
world from the collections of Royal Museums Greenwich and Imperial War Museums.

Access to all galleries and ships is included in your admission ticket. Click on
the tiles below to explore further …


COMMAND OF THE OCEANS


NO.1 SMITHERY


THE HISTORIC RAILWAY


THE ROPERY


HMS GANNET


HMS CAVALIER


HM SUBMARINE OCELOT


RNLI HISTORIC LIFEBOAT COLLECTION


STEAM, STEEL & SUBMARINES


HEARTS OF OAK


3 SLIP THE BIG SPACE


THE COMMISSIONER’S GARDEN

Collections



EXPLORE OVER 70,000 OBJECTS STEEPED IN 400 YEARS OF BRITISH HISTORY



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DIVE DEEPER



A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER

Whether you’re a teacher, a group organiser or a party planner, we can
facilitate a huge range of different visit types.

You might also be surprised to know, we’re a place where over 100 businesses
have chosen to locate, that over 400 people call home and where over 600 people
study with the University of Kent.

EDUCATIONAL VISITS


LEARNING & SCHOOLS

Dive into a learning experience like no other with educational tours and
learning for all ages.

Additionally, students can take part in Arts Award projects led by our trained
Arts Award advisers.

Find out more

GROUP VISITS


GREAT GROUP VISITS IN KENT

Whether you’re a Group Travel Organiser or Youth Group Leader, Language School
or Tour Operator we have have group experiences and packages designed to suit
your needs.

Find out more

Master Ropemakers


SHOWING YOU THE ROPES FOR GENERATIONS

In the heart of the Dockyard is Master Ropemakers Ltd, a traditional
manufacturing company offering bespoke design and manufacture.

FIND OUT MORE

VENUE HIRE


ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR YOUR PERFECT EVENT

Complete with spectacular, breath-taking architecture, our historic venues are
well equipped with modern facilities for events of all sizes.

Find out more

PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING


A UNIQUE HISTORIC FILM LOCATION

A unique historic film location with genuine Victorian and Georgian buildings,
cobbled streets, warehouses, docksides and historic warships, thus making us the
ideal location for your next shoot.

FIND OUT MORE

WORK ON THE DOCKYARD


COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TO RENT

The Historic Dockyard Chatham is more than a museum and visitor attraction, it
is also one amazing place to live and work.

Find out more

Tie the knot at the Dockyard


YOUR DREAM KENT WEDDING

We have four stunning historic venues, for you to say ‘I do’. We’ll take your
vision and bring it to life creating the day of your dreams.

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OUR CHARITY



THE MOST COMPLETE AND BEST PRESERVED DOCKYARD OF THE AGE OF SAIL

The Historic Dockyard Chatham is in the stewardship of independent charity,
Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust.

The Trust aims to not only set the benchmark in maintaining excellence in the
sympathetic preservation and use of The Historic Dockyard Chatham, its
buildings, ships and collections through diverse re-use, but also to engage the
widest possible audiences in learning about the significance and history of the
former Royal Dockyard.


OUR WORK

We work in a number of different ways to fulfil our charitable objectives of
preservation and learning. The majority of our operating income is generated
through these charitable activities as well as a range of commercial trading
activities.

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OUR VISION & STRATEGY

Our core charitable objectives of “learning” and “preservation” are achieved
through a robust strategy of preservation through reuse.

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JOBS & VOLUNTEERING

Do you have a passion for history? For education? For delivering an
extraordinary experience? Come and join the crew.

Find out more



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CONTACT US

 * +44 (0) 1634 823800
 * info@chdt.org.uk

Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust,
1st Floor North, Fitted Rigging House
Anchor Wharf, The Historic Dockyard,
Chatham,
Kent ME4 4TZ

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OUR CHARITY

Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is a Registered Charity No. 292101

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