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ENDLESS SUMMER FUN!

Your adventure awaits...

80 acres to explore!

From the V&A Museum of Childhood

A Pirate's Life for Me

21st & 22nd September

Salute to the '40s

Summer fun!

A place like no other

A Pirate's Life for Me

Salute to the '40s

Welcome to Summer at The Dockyard!

A Fantastic Day Out in Kent is Waiting for You..

A visit to The Historic Dockyard Chatham - an experience like no other…

KIDS GO FOR A QUID! Children from 5-15 years can get their entry tickets for just £1 this summer with every full paying adult or concession (1 child per adult/concession ticket).

Set sail on your voyage of discovery this summer at The Historic Dockyard Chatham – one of Kent’s best visitor attractions. 

Unique experiences await you as you explore this unique destination.  Discover our 3 historic warships (including our very own Submarine!), make your own rope in our awe-inspiring Victorian Ropery and learn the 400 year story of the Royal Dockyard at Chatham in over 10 museum galleries.

This summer – the Dockyard is jam-packed with activities for the whole family including:

  • Our Retro Beach – feel the sand beneath your toes, enjoy beach games and build as many sand castles as you can on our unique beach. You can even enjoy traditional ice-cream in your deckchair whilst looking out over this unique place.
  • Doc. Yard’s Summer Show – All new for 2019 – the theme this year is Superheroes. Doc and Bunsen are back this summer with their interactive science show and hands-on activities. How super is the human body?
  • A Pirate’s Life for Me – Our family friendly experience from the V&A Museum of Childhood. Hosted in No.1 Smithery – Pirates are brought to life through interactive play areas (including a Pirate Ship), displays and objects that explore pirates as mythical characters throughout the ages.

There’s never been a better time to visit the Historic Dockyard Chatham – and with a ticket that lasts for 12 months, your visit doesn’t have to end with Summer….

Summer at The Dockyard!

27th July - 1st September

'A Pirates Life for Me' - Temporary exhibition programme

25th May - 8th Sept

Call the Midwife Location Tours

1st April - 31st October 2019

Salute to the 40s

One of Britain's Best Vintage Festivals (21st & 22nd September)

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