The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a unique, award winning maritime heritage destination with a fantastic range of attractions, iconic buildings and historic ships to explore, PLUS a fabulous programme of temporary exhibitions at No.1 Smithery.
Make rope on the Victorian Ropery Tour; be gripped by stories of life aboard our Three Historic Warships, be absorbed by the sights, sounds and smells of the dockyard of 1758 recreated in the Wooden Walls of England, see BIG ‘things’ in 3 Slip The BIG Space and hear of heroic stories in RNLI Historic Lifeboat Collection. Visit the beautiful Commissioner's garden and the Railway Workshop Picnic and Play indoor soft play or the outdoor adventure play areas.
No. 1 Smithery: National Treasures Inspiring Culture is an all round treasure house for the whole family with brilliant new galleries displaying world class maritime treasures from two national museums and a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and family activities.
NEW FOR 2012: Steam, Steel & Submarines tells the story of Chatham Dockyard and the Royal Navy’s use of the River Medway in the 19th and 20th centuries. It will represent a time of power, strength and adaptation, not only in terms of the ships built, but the people behind the dockyard, without which Britain may not have achieved such global influence.
(Opens Spring 2012)
There really is something for everyone here and you’ll be sure to have a fantastic fun filled day no matter the weather! There’s a vibrant programme of events and activities running throughout the year too so make sure you check out their website regularly for all the updates on what’s on.
It's also incredible value for money! With so much to see and do, you can come back again and again with your 12 month ticket.
