Gut-wrenching tales and gruesome fun

Naval history is packed with truly revolting tales, and this Halloween half-term, The Historic Dockyard Chatham dare you to dive nose-first into a gruesome adventure. Brace yourself for sickening stories of historic diseases and the downright disgusting cures tested through the ages. Get ready for a hands-on journey through the darkest, most stomach-churning side of Dockyard history – guaranteed to make your skin crawl!

Battle of the Bilge (23 October – 31 October 2024) 

Meet Widow Wink, the queen of queasy cures! At her apothecary table, she brews up potions from sour smelling herbs and all sorts of natural nasties. Fancy a leech or two? She’s got just the trick to turn your stomach!

Seek out Assistant Surgeon George Bass, who’s at the cutting edge of seafaring surgery—literally! From yanking out rotten teeth to sawing off gangrenous limbs and patching up festering gunshot wounds, he’s got just the tool for every ailment.

Follow the characters to a live action ‘Battle of the Bilge’ as they compete for the Yuck Yard Cup. Who’s got the nastiest disease or the most revolting cure? Choose your crew carefully, get stuck in and find out the best ways to treat those terrible ills.

The Ratcatcher’s Trail (daily) 

Can you sniff out the rats and revolting foodie facts as you skulk around the Dockyard? Track down the rodents to uncover gross answers and sink your teeth into tales of gruesome grub!

Gallery of Goo (daily) 

Enter the explosion zone and fire vials of revolting slime onto our monstrous Gallery of Goo. Create a splat-tacular disaster-piece and take home your own a gloriously gruesome design.

Pricing Information

Included with your Dockyard ticket.