Historic Dockyard Chatham

The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TZ
England

Website

www.thedockyard.co.uk

www.chdt.org.uk

E-mail

info@chdt.org.uk

Telephone

Administration

01634 823800

Information Line

01634 823807

Fax

01634 823801

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
HMS Gannet (1878) of Queen Vistoria's Navy
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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 - this new museum gallery will tell 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)

Incredible value for money! With so much to see and do, you can come back again and again with your 12 month ticket. (Terms and conditions apply).

Venue Type:

Museum, Library, Archive, Gallery, Heritage site, Historic house or home, Industrial heritage site, Transport heritage site, Ship or maritime heritage site

 Opening hours

See www.thedockyard.co.uk as seasonal opening applies. Generally from half term Feb until end half term Oct but varies according to temporary exhibition. 10am-6pm BST, 10am-4pm GMT

Closed during January

 Admission charges

TICKETS ARE VALID FOR 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF FIRST VISIT:

Adults: £16.50
Concessions: £14.00
Children: (5-15 yrs) - £11.00
Family: (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children £45.00
Additional Family Child - £8.00

Discounts

  • Museums Association
  • English Heritage
 Getting there

By Rail: For the Historic Dockyard Chatham please alight at Chatham.
(40 mins from London St. Pancras, 1 hour from London Victoria and 1 hour from Margate)

By Bus: Local Bus Routes Arriva 140 & 141 and Nu-Venture 151.

By Road: Follow brown tourist anchor signs from A2/M2 Junctions 1 or 4, or M20 Junction 6

For Satellite Navagation please use ME4 4TY

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • General audio-guide available
  • Guided tours
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Cafeteria
  • Dogs welcome
  • Parking for coaches
  • Picnic area
  • Refreshments
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
  • Toilets
 Children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children's play area
  • Indoor soft play area
 Disability access
  • Braille information and/or interpretation
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Library
  • Library with public access
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Licensed for weddings
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TZ
England

Website

www.thedockyard.co.uk

www.chdt.org.uk

E-mail

info@chdt.org.uk

Telephone

Administration

01634 823800

Information Line

01634 823807

Fax

01634 823801

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Fine Art, Land Transport, Maritime, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Public access available to collections information
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TZ
England

Website

www.thedockyard.co.uk

www.chdt.org.uk

E-mail

info@chdt.org.uk

Telephone

Administration

01634 823800

Information Line

01634 823807

Fax

01634 823801

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.
Rail Art March 2012

Rail Art

31 March — 11 May 2012

The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent, where steam and diesel locomotives can still be seen rumbling along the tracks, will be presenting an eclectic collection of heritage and modern works of art from the hugely talented members of the Guild of Railway Artists, including leading railway and wildlife artist David Shepherd.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Where

The Historic Dockyard Chatham - No.1 Smithery

Admission

Normal admission applies.

Website

http://www.thedockyard.co.uk/railart

The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TZ
England

Website

www.thedockyard.co.uk

www.chdt.org.uk

E-mail

info@chdt.org.uk

Telephone

Administration

01634 823800

Information Line

01634 823807

Fax

01634 823801

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
Punch & Dickens February 2012

Punch & Dickens

11 — 19 February 2012

Parents are encouraged to bring along their cheeky Dodgers to take part in our indoor Victorian fun and games. Our funny Punch and Judy shows (13-17 February) will have parents and children laughing all day. They will love our wonderful, magical Dickensian story time, Victorian toys and games to play and the chance to make their very own skipping rope plus a daily Tug o’ War to test parents’ strength!

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

The Historic Dockyard Chatham - No.1 Smithery

Admission

Normal admission prices apply.

Website

http://www.thedockyard.co.uk/punchanddickens

The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TZ
England

Website

www.thedockyard.co.uk

www.chdt.org.uk

E-mail

info@chdt.org.uk

Telephone

Administration

01634 823800

Information Line

01634 823807

Fax

01634 823801

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Face to face resources

Junior Ghost Walks

http://www.chdt.org.uk/NetsiteCMS/pageid/847/2007/08%20Junior%20Ghost%20Walks.html

Come along to Chatham Historic Dockyards for a Ghost Walk (suitable for 8-12 year olds). Hear spooky stories based on mystery, history and adventure told by a costumed guide as you are led around the Ropery buildings, including one that is reputedly haunted. These tours are ideal for Youth Groups looking for something different or a birthday treat. Ghost Walks take place once a month on a Friday at 19.00 and last approximately 45 minutes.

How to obtain

Alternative nights to Friday are available on request, subject to a minimum of 10 people per booking. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Places must be pre-booked and pre-paid by calling 01634 823845.

The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TZ
England

Website

www.thedockyard.co.uk

www.chdt.org.uk

E-mail

info@chdt.org.uk

Telephone

Administration

01634 823800

Information Line

01634 823807

Fax

01634 823801

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Getting there

By Rail: For the Historic Dockyard Chatham please alight at Chatham.
(40 mins from London St. Pancras, 1 hour from London Victoria and 1 hour from Margate)

By Bus: Local Bus Routes Arriva 140 & 141 and Nu-Venture 151.

By Road: Follow brown tourist anchor signs from A2/M2 Junctions 1 or 4, or M20 Junction 6

For Satellite Navagation please use ME4 4TY

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