Venue Hire
Where else can you hold a business meeting among the very timbers where legendary Admirals have planned historic battles? Say your wedding vows under sails that have witnessed timeless stories of love and loyalty across the world’s oceans? Or celebrate special occasions in rooms where illustrious heroes have rejoiced in their greatest victories?
All hands on deck
Your perfect event
Set among 400 years of maritime history, Kent’s Historic Dockyard Chatham provides an iconic backdrop with a variety of unique venue hire spaces perfect for all events.
Complete with spectacular, breath-taking architecture, our historic venues are well equipped with modern facilities. Our flexible spaces can be transformed for all occasions, ranging from large gala dinners and award ceremonies to intimate private dining and bespoke product launches. Perfect weddings and epic parties to productive away days and practical business meetings.
By hosting an event at the Dockyard you are also helping towards the preservation of the 80-acre historic estate for the benefit of our visitors now and in the future.
Event planning
Keeping everything shipshape
Our dedicated hospitality team is available to help you plan your event, from the moment you make an initial enquiry through to the event day itself.
Use our website for information about our spaces and inspiration for your event. When you’re ready, get in touch and we will be happy to discuss your requirements with you.
Reimagined Commissioner’s House – Coming Soon
The Queen Anne style Commissioner’s House, built for Captain George St Lo in 1704, is Britain’s oldest intact naval building. Steeped in over three centuries of maritime history and serving as the grand residence of the Dockyard Commissioner, little has changed since its original construction.
Thanks to a transformative grant from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND), Commissioner’s House is going through a remarkable refurbishment in 2025. By summer 2026 this iconic historic building will reopen as a beautiful new space for all to enjoy.
what’s new?
- A venue like no other: From weddings and parties to corporate events and meetings, this beautifully restored historic house will offer a unique and inspiring setting for any occasion.
- Enhanced public access and richer experiences: Discover the grandeur of the Commissioner’s residence like never before through enhanced interpretation of its past.
- Sustainability first: Energy efficiency upgrades will ensures it is preserved for future generations – balancing a heritage asset against environmental responsibility.
Be among the first to experience the reimagined Commissioner’s House. Enquire today to plan your 2026 event.
Get in Touch
Please tell us as much as you can about the event you’re planning and a member of our hospitality team will contact you to discuss your plans in more detail.
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