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The Historic Dockyard Chatham

The Historic Dockyard Chatham

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Tourism South East Member

Awards

  • Visit Britain Awards - Code of Practice 2008
  • Tourism South East Award - Tourism ExSEllence Highly Commended 2007
  • Tourism South East Award -Tourism ExSEllence Award 2008 - Shortlist Tourism ExSEllence Award 2008 - Shortlist 2008
  • Tourism South East Award -Tourism ExSEllence Awards 2008 Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended Tourism ExSEllence Awards 2008 Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended 2008

Costumed guides bring this spectacular maritime heritage site alive! Who do YOU want to meet today?

Discover over 400 years of maritime history as you explore the world's most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail and 'meet' characters from the past. Set in a stunning 80 acres, our maritime galleries and attractions will excite and entertain you - whatever your age!

Make rope in our new Victorian Ropery Experience; be gripped by stories of life aboard the three Historic Warships, be absorbed by the sights, sounds and smells of the dockyard of 1758 recreated in the 'Wooden Walls' gallery and be inspired by the Museum of the Royal Dockyard and Lifeboat!

Also open to visitors for the first time is the wonderful '3 Slip - The BIG Store', one of many architectural treasures on site.

Visit the beautiful Commissioner's garden for a little peace a quiet and let the children let off steam in the indoor and outdoor play areas.

Special events take place throughout the year - visit www.thedockyard.co.uk for information on all the galleries, attractions and events.

Opening Times

Open All Year

2008 - Opening (01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008)

* Open daily from 9th February to 2nd November Open at weekends in November. 9th February to 20th March 10am to 4pm 21st March to 25th October 10am to 6pm 26th October onwards 10am to 4pm See www.thedockyard.co.uk for details of gallery opening and closin

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£13.50 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Chatham is only an hour's drive from London, Dover and the Channel Tunnel and a short distance from the M25. The site is sign posted from junctions 1, 3 and 4 of the M2. Follow the brown tourist signs. From Junctions 1 and 4 of the M2 - follow the brown signs and use the A289 (Wainscott Bypass) and the Medway Tunnel.

We have ample parking for cars, minibuses and coaches plus disabled parking bays.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station: Chatham is 2 miles