At the Historic Dockyard Chatham, we are certainly not short on space. From product launches and photo shoots to fairs, film sets and exhibitions, we have a diverse range of indoor and outdoor spaces available for hire.
Our dedicated team will be on-hand from initial enquiry through to assisting on the day of the booking.
The Historic Dockyard estate covers 80-acres meaning there is ample space for outdoor events of all shapes and sizes.
During the Napoleonic Wars, the Royal Navy began building covers over its slipways and docks used for shipbuilding to protect the ships’ timber hulls. The oldest of the surviving slips, 3 Slip, and 5 Slip now offer unique spaces that can be hired for large events such as fairs, exhibitions and award ceremonies.
The magnificent 3 Slip is among the most remarkable architectural achievements now surviving at the Historic Dockyard. When built in 1838 it was the largest wide span timber structure in Europe. A large mezzanine floor sits above a fascinating collection of epic objects from both Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust and the Royal Engineers collections.
Standing: 400
Theatre: 400
Banquet: 400
This huge ancient monument normally houses our visitor car park but can provide an excellent space for events, especially fairs and exhibitions. It is easily accessible and a brilliant blank canvas.
Standing: 800
Theatre: 800
Banquet: 800
At the heart of No.1 Smithery is The Courtyard, a large open space that allows guests to stand among the original architecture of the historic building with its huge anchor pits, chimneys and rugged industrial feel.
Standing: 300
Banquet: 200
Theatre: 30
Fantastic for a pre-event drinks reception, registration space and breakout area. The Orientation gallery is a contemporary yet superb place to entertain and welcome delegates and guests. There is also a separate room adjacent which can be utilised as additional presentation space.
Standing: 150
Please use the form below to 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. If you would rather speak to us directly, please call us on 01634 823846.
Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust welcomes the news that museums and visitor attractions are able to reopen to visitors from 4 July.
We are actively planning to welcome visitors back to the Dockyard as soon as we are safely able to do so but this will be some time after 4 July.
We will make a further announcement to confirm the exact date as soon as we can.
In the meantime, much of Dockyard life has never stopped. Master Ropemakers has started operating again and we are taking forward bookings for filming, group travel and hospitality, including weddings. Call the Midwife Official Location Tours will resume shortly.
We would like to thank all our visitors for their understanding during this challenging period.
Last updated: 25 June 2020
