Family Activities Archives - Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust

Father’s Day – Rocket Firing

16 Jun 2019 - 16 Jun 2019

How about taking part in something truly unique to celebrate this coming Father’s Day? Dads, Sons & Daughters of all ages are invited to create, design and fire their own rockets for points and a lot of laughs. Our team will be on hand to guide your team through the making and launching of your rocket and a visit to The Historic Dockyard is included with your entry. ...

Summer at The Dockyard

27 Jul 2019 - 1 Sep 2019

Fun for all the family this summer! Who needs the seaside when we have our very own GIANT beach! Doc.Yard is back too! Visit Doc and Bunsen for their summer show! ...

Pirates!

25 May 2019 - 2 Jun 2019

During this week The Dockyard will be filled with Pirate activities for 3-5-year olds and 5-10-year olds. Young buccaneers will begin their Pirate journey by creating their very own Pirate compass. This compass will reveal their five Pirate missions to complete, in order to meet the Captain to receive their reward! ...

A Pirate’s Life For Me…

25 May 2019 - 8 Sep 2019

We are delighted to have the V&As touring exhibition with us this year! This exhibition will look at Pirates as characters in children’s culture and as icons in the popular imagination. Pirates have been family favourites for over 200 years, with many stories and tales to share! Everyone knows a Pirates mannerism and what they wear, but do you know why? Get ready young buccaneers for all things Pirates – you’re bound to learn a new Pirate trick or two to join the ranks! ...

Call the Midwife Location Tours 2019

1 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019

Come and 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 see just how Neal Street Productions transform a 400 year old site back to the 1960s! ...