Kent’s Strongest Man Competition
12 Sep 2026
For more than 400 years, The Historic Dockyard Chatham was built on strength, the muscle, sweat and sheer determination of the workers who built and maintained the ships that shaped a nation. This September, that spirit of strength returns to the Dockyard in a brand-new way.
Evolution Strength & Fitness brings the Kent’s Strongest Man Competition to the historic surroundings of the Dockyard, where competitors will go head-to-head across a series of gruelling maritime-inspired challenges, including the Log Press, Giant Timber Walk, Max Chain Drag, Yoke Race and the mighty 21-tonne Train Pull set against the backdrop of the Dockyard’s iconic slipways and historic buildings.
Watch as Kent’s strongest athletes battle it out in the Novice and Open categories, putting their raw power to the test in the very place where generations of dockyard workers once hauled, lifted and built some of history’s greatest ships.
Whether you’re a strength sports fan, looking for a fantastic family day out, or simply curious to see history and heavy lifting collide, Kent’s Strong Man Competition is included with normal Dockyard admission and is free for annual ticket holders.
Bring the whole family along and cheer on Kent’s strongest as they take on the challenge of a lifetime.
EVENT INFORMATION
| Cost | Included in your admission ticket. Free for annual ticket holders. |
| Booking | No additional booking is required. |
| Dates | 12 September 2026 |
| Times | Events at intervals throughout the day, from 11am to 3pm. |
Interested in competing?
To find out more about taking part, please contact Evolution Strength & Fitness at evolutionstrengthandfitness@gmail.com.
