Home Educator Day – Empire and Women of the Dockyard
23 Apr 2026
Join us for a special Home Educator Day at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, designed for 11 to 16-year-olds. Explore fascinating aspects of local and national history through two engaging sessions:
Women of the Dockyard – 10.30am
Learn about the women who worked at the Dockyard or were connected to naval life. From challenging gender norms to opening new opportunities, these stories reveal the important roles women have played throughout history and offer inspiration for today.
National curriculum links: Understanding how people’s lives have shaped the nation; connections between local, regional, national and international history; cultural, economic, military, political, religious and social history; short and long-term timescales; First and Second World War naval dockyard challenges; local history studies.
Empire – 12.30pm
Discover the main themes of British imperial history and explore how Chatham Dockyard and its exhibits connect to this story. This session introduces key figures such as Sir John Hawkins and Olaudah Equiano, highlighting their roles within the wider context of the British Empire.
National curriculum links: Ideas, political power, industry and Empire: Britain 1745–1901; local history studies.
Entry Price: £9 per adult and £9 per child (aged over 3 years)
There is no additional charge for the ‘Empire’ and ‘Women of the Dockyard’ sessions, these can be booked upon arrival.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our Home Educator Day or have any additional needs that we need to be aware of, please contact us at learning@chdt.org.uk
