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Pirate Stew Discovery Trail

9 Oct 2021 - 31 Oct 2021

Ahoy, me hearties! We AARRRR pleased to announce a partnership with Bloomsbury Children’s Books to celebrate the paperback publication of the bestselling piratical adventure Pirate Stew, written by award-winning storyteller Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Chris Riddell. Come and join Long John McRon, Ship’s Cook, on a new discovery trail around Historic Dockyard this October ...

Messy Deckers

1 Oct 2021 - 1 Oct 2021

Our bi-weekly, baby-friendly coffee morning in partnership with Mama Matters – Medway. Come along for a tea and cake with other local mums. ...

Mission Explore: Climb the Ranks

3 Jul 2021 - 31 Oct 2021

I’m the Captain’s Cat. I live in Commissioner’s House but you’ll see me out and about around the Dockyard. This summer, the Captain has set me a tough mission – I need to recruit a new crew, a crew with a thirst for adventure but one that is well equipped with the skills to weather the most fierce storms. Do you have what it takes? ...

Call the Midwife Official Location Tours 2021

21 May 2021 - 31 Oct 2021

Three midwives in blue dresses and red cardigans. Two midwives holding bikes, one midwife standing next to a car

Explore where the real drama happens as a costumed midwife takes you on a walking tour of our historic site. With a picture book to help trigger your memories, you’ll spot the familiar filming locations and see just how Neal Street Productions transform a 400 year old site back to the 1960s. ...

Salute to the ’40s

18 Sep 2021 - 19 Sep 2021

Get ready for a party to end all parties! By postponing the event for 2020, we’re have all our energy focussed on making sure 2021 will be the best 1940s vintage festival – ever! Start planning your vintage outfit and perfecting your victory rolls now. The wartime spirit is very much alive and we’ll meet again on 18 & 19 September 2021. ...