For over 400 years Chatham Dockyard and its people supported the Royal Navy by building, repairing and maintaining its warships.
One of Britain’s most important Royal Dockyards, it was associated with many great historical figures of their time – great seamen like Sir Francis Drake and Lord Nelson as well as literary legends such as Samuel Pepys and Charles Dickens. The dockyard’s role in supporting the fleet linked it to many of the most significant events in history –from the Spanish Armada to the Cold War. Events that shaped the world we live in today.
Today The Historic Dockyard, Chatham is the most complete dockyard of the age of sail in the world.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham is now open to visitors.
For your safety, and in line with the latest government guidelines, things will be different from your last visit and there will be a few changes to how you’ll explore our 80-acre site. Please take a moment to read our ‘KNOW BEFORE YOU GO‘ information.
If you have any queries that are not answered on this page, please contact us via info@chdt.org.uk
If you are trying to contact us via telephone, we are experiencing a high volume of calls and we ask for your patience during this time.