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 drawn or provided by the venues 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, 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.

Steam, Steel & Submarines - explores the Royal Navy’s use of the River Medway in the 19th and 20th centuries, representing 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.

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.
16 Feb - 1 Dec
10am-6pm BST, 10am-4pm GMT

Closed during January

 Admission charges

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

Adults: £17.50
Concessions: £14.00
Children: (5-15 yrs) - £11.00
Family: (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children £47.00
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

Collection details

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

Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Exploring Antarctica: The Final Expeditions of Scott and Shackleton

24 May — 30 August 2013

An exhibition of the ultimate expeditions of both Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton, charted through the words, photographs and artefacts of those who survived and those who perished in this most hostile of environments

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

Visit www.thedockyard.co.uk/Prices

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.

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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