The Historic Dockyard Chatham
What's included:
- Three Historic Warships
- Immersive Maritime Galleries
- Experience Ropemaking in Action
- Historic Railway Operating Days
- Outdoor Playgrounds and Indoor Soft Play
- Family Events and Seasonal Exhibitions
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.
Gallery
Opening times
& directions
The Historic Dockyard Chatham,
Main Gate Road,
Chatham,
United Kingdom
Accessibility
Please see the accessibility information on The Historic Dockyard Chatham website for details.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed?
Yes they are but they must be kept on a lead at all times and are not permitted in any of the Galleries, Buildings, Onboard the Historic Ships, Slips, Mess Deck Restaurant , Wagon Stop Canteen or any indoor/covered areas.
We would advise that it is a lovely location for dog walks, but if you want to look in the galleries and attractions then we would recommend not to bring your dog. Please also note that there are limited shaded areas, so we strongly advise visiting with dogs on cooler days and avoiding hot weather.
Working guide and assistance animals are welcome at the dockyard.
We cannot guarantee access for therapy or emotional support pets, please email us ahead of your visit: info@chdt.org.uk
Do I have to pay for parking?
Parking charges do not apply for anyone visiting The Historic Dockyard.
Parking charges only apply to anyone using the car park and not visiting The Historic Dockyard, shop, or restaurant.
Do you offer disabled tickets?
Disabled visitors enter at normal price (of age of ticket) and a carer can enter free of charge*. Carers will need to show a form of ID upon arrival.
Carers tickets cannot be booked online but our front of house team will be happy to process these on arrival.
*This is for 1 carer only.
