Corporate Venue Hire
For corporate event hire spaces that add the wow factor to your event, take a look at the incredible venue options at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Conveniently located, with easy access and ample car parking, we offer unique spaces and excellent hospitality within an remarkable historic setting.
We offer flexible corporate venues for everything from small meetings of 10 delegates to large conferences of over 200. Whether you’re planning a business presentation, product launch, photo shoot, fair, film set or exhibition, we have a range of indoor and outdoor spaces available for hire.
The All New Commissioner’s House & Gardens
Restored and renewed, The Commissioner’s House is a premier location for business meetings, team celebrations and events that inspire. Reimagined for modern life, The Commissioner’s House maintains a rich Georgian character, charm and spirit of welcoming hospitality.
The Commissioner’s House can stand alone as a private venue or be combined with The Dockyard’s many event spaces. Our team work with you to create truly bespoke experiences anchored in heritage and brought to life with modern hospitality.
Events & Packages
Experienced in hosting a variety of events across our venue hire locations, The Historic Dockyard offers a range of packages to ensure your event truly shines.
Engage your audience
From the repurposed Royal Dockyard Church, to the elegant rooms of The Commissioner’s House, the conference rooms at The Historic Dockyard invite creativity and collaboration. Our historic buildings are equipped with state-of-the-art audio visual technology, high speed Wi-Fi, and our 80-acre site provides plenty of breakout rooms.
Enjoy our conference venues as part of a bespoke package or hire venues individually.
Dockyard Day Delegate Rate available from: £60pp + VAT
Inspire connection
Add a drinks reception to your conference, exhibition or presentation to create a bespoke and memorable event. Whether you get together on our Victorian sloop, HMS GANNET, our terrace at The Commissioner’s House, or our exhibition galleries, Historic Dockyard venues inspire conversation and connection among your guests.
Our packages are designed to work both separately, or as part of a full day of events, allowing flexibility and space for you to design a programme that feels unique to your brand and purpose.
Dine like an admiral
From the intimate private dining rooms of The Commissioner’s House or aboard HMS GANNET, to our sun-drenched Orangery that seats 120 guests, place food at the heart of your event. Our head chef brings creativity and craft to every menu, drawing on the best seasonal produce and influences from Britain’s rich culinary traditions.
Opt for drinks and canapés, delightful afternoon teas or decadent multi-course menus. Our experienced events team will work with you to find the perfect dining package to accompany venue hire at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
Dance like a sailor
In the summer months, enjoy the season with a relaxed and stylish gathering at The Commissioner’s House and Gardens. For corporate teams looking to reward, reconnect or simply enjoy time together, our summer packages blend informal dining with an exceptional heritage setting.
Whether you’re hosting a team celebration, client thank-you event or summer social, the experience feels considered without being too formal.
As the winter arrives, The Commissioner’s House transforms into a cosy space for both private and joint festivities.
A historic backdrop
Give your events the setting they deserve. Hosting your awards ceremony underneath the remarkable timbers of our covered slips, or presentations and product launches in the No. 1 Smithery creates an unforgettable atmosphere.
Our hospitality team are experienced in delivering show stopping events from start to finish, so you can relax and enjoy the moments that matter.
Get in touch to work with our team to create a bespoke package for your standout event.
Meaningful conversation
Original architectural features create a distinctive atmosphere that blends heritage with modern functionality, giving meetings a memorable sense of place.
While history echoes through our venues, all of our meeting and conference spaces are equipped with reliable Wi-Fi, modern audiovisual facilities and flexible layout options to ensure your day runs smoothly.
You can include meeting space as part of a bespoke package, or hire rooms individually.
Dockyard Day Delegate Rates from £60 pp + VAT
All hands on deck
We offer engaging team-building experiences that bring people together through discovery, collaboration and occasionally a bit of friendly competition, all set against the extraordinary backdrop of The Dockyard.
Designed to complement conference days, away days and leadership programmes, our team building options combine light-hearted fun with meaningful outcomes; strengthening teamwork, problem-solving and engagement, while encouraging teams to see their colleagues (and The Dockyard) from a fresh perspective.
Flexible, inclusive and fully facilitated, these experiences can be tailored to suit your objectives, group size and schedule.
Step into the festive season
When you spend Christmas at The Commissioner’s House, your guests are welcomed into an atmosphere that’s rich with character and warmth.
As the evening unfolds, there’s room for toasts, music and awards if you desire. The Commissioner’s House allows to move seamlessly between celebration spaces, whether that’s the main dining room, the cosy fireside lounge bar, or an open floor for dancing later in the night.
A Christmas party at The Commissioner’s House isn’t just a night out; it’s a seasonal experience that’s warm, stylish, and full of festive cheer. It’s where teams come together, traditions are celebrated, and memories are made.
Packages from £73 pp + VAT
Our venues
Whether you’re looking for intimate private dining for moments with your closest clients or grand gatherings to celebrate your successes, our range of historic venues are designed to support your brand with an unparalleled hospitality offering.
The Commissioner’s House
Make yourself at home at The Commissioner’s House and hold your event in a memorable setting where history echoes in every room. Pairing modern amenities with original 18th century architectural detailing.
No.1 Smithery
Join us in the expansive No.1 Smithery. Built in 1801 to help meet the Dockyard’s growing need for ironwork, the building is now a showstopping venue offering modern museum galleries, temporary exhibitions and flexible event spaces.
HMS GANNET
Built on the River Medway at Sheerness in 1878, our Victorian sloop now provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable event. Step aboard for an elegant drinks reception underneath the rigging on the main deck, or head down into the captain’s cabin for an elegant private dining experience.
The Royal Dockyard Church
The Royal Dockyard Church is a purpose built theatre space, seating up to 200 guests in tiered seating. Including a stage and state-of-the-art presentation equipment, modern facilities blend with original architectural details to provide an iconic stage for your conference or presentation.
Covered Slips
Host your next awards evening or exhibition under the historic timbers of our covered slips. As some of The Dockyard’s most distinctive architectural settings, the oldest of the surviving slips, 3 Slip, and 5 Slip now offer incredible large events locations. 3 Slip is a standout event space, ideally suited to exhibitions that inspire and impressive awards shows.
The Fitted Rigging House
Perfect for small meetings or training sessions, The Fitted Rigging House comprises of two adjacent meeting rooms, which can be hired individually or together if a breakout space is required. Kitted out with the latest technology, you can present easily with our moveable screens and even connect with those joining your meeting virtually using our video conferencing kit.
Museum Square
Do you have an event with a need for a large outside area? Our site covers over 80 acres and has a range of outside spaces to offer for your next big event, including our gardens and central shingle area, known as ‘Museum Square’. Ideal for outdoor events, car clubs and bike clubs, Museum Square offers an ideal central location within The Historic Dockyard.
A day to remember
Unforgettable Extras
Dive a little deeper and enhance your event with iconic Dockyard experiences. Take a private tour on HM Submarine OCELOT, get under the skin of our history with one of our knowledgeable guides, host an exclusive viewing in our exhibition galleries, or get hands on in the Ropery.
In partnership with local Kent providers you are able to book incredible experiences with us as you plan your event. Set sail with Tiller and Wheel, indulge in an exquisite chocolate workshop with Atelier Chocolates, or enjoy a wine tasting or masterclass with Opulence Bespoke Wine Experiences.
Get in touch to add on tours, experiences and exhibition gallery access to your events package.
Business Events at The Dockyard
As a place to meet, share and connect The Historic Dockyard hosts a range of events for businesses. Why not join us for our monthly networking session, The Dockyard Business Club?
Locate your Business Here
The Historic Dockyard Chatham has a range of commercial hire spaces suited to all businesses. From studio units and the flexible coworking spaces within The Joiners Shop, to large commercial offices, our 80-acre estate offers businesses both a connection to history and a growing and innovative community.
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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