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Our Blog highlights even more locations, attractions, and activities you can enjoy at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, with news and interesting ideas on how to make the most of your next visit.

22 July 2020

Behind the Scenes

Life in lockdown: Making masks for the masses

17 July 2020

The Historic Dockyard Chatham from River Medway

17 July 2020

General News

Dockyard raises the anchor and sets sail for summer

17 July 2020

General News

Dockyard rewards NHS and Emergency Services with exclusive opening and free tickets

30 June 2020

Walk in my Shoes

Life in lockdown: copious crochet

24 June 2020

Walk in my Shoes

Life in lockdown: lighthearted moments

23 June 2020

Collections

Woolies for the Royal Navy

22 June 2020

On This Day

Marking Windrush Day

16 June 2020

Alex Rowling Life In Lockdown Blog article

16 June 2020

Walk in my Shoes

Life in lockdown: ropemakers return

10 June 2020

General News

Ropery wheels back in motion

09 June 2020

Linda Brown Life in Lockdown blog article_cups and saucers

09 June 2020

Walk in my Shoes

Life in lockdown: unearthing garage treasures

03 June 2020

Karina OConnell life in lockdown blog article

03 June 2020

Walk in my Shoes

Life in lockdown: marking milestones

28 May 2020

Collections

Every tattoo makes a statement but what do they mean?

24 May 2020

Walk in my Shoes

Life in lockdown: balancing work, life and home school

24 May 2020

Walk in my Shoes

Lockdown life and kids

23 May 2020

Walk in my Shoes

Lockdown life for a learning facilitator

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Feb 24

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Have you found your enchanting match during lockdown? Is a Bridgerton Ball your wedding goal? With light at the end of the tunnel for weddings, get a flavour for 'ton-worthy weddings at The Historic Dockyard Chatham in our latest blog (link in bio)

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Feb 23

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Today's Transformation Tuesday is Commissioner's Garden. The earlier image is c.1907 and although the garden hasn't changed a lot, as a venue it has certainly transformed.

The Commissioner’s House is the oldest intact naval building in Great Britain. The house was originally built for Captain George St Lo, on the site of an earlier residence built in 1640. On arrival in 1703, St Lo complained that the Chatham residence was a poor substitute for his previous lodging and successfully petitioned for a new house.

Today the Commissioner’s House is used for weddings and events and the private garden is open for visitors to explore. Did you know, originally the garden incorporated one of Britain’s earliest Italianate water gardens?

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An exciting new development at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The project will see the conversion of the Police Sec… https://t.co/hP38m3Zlzd

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Ah the days when we could gather in large groups! Fingers crossed we can welcome you back again this summer. https://t.co/D50ZoeLbCE

9:19 AM Feb 22nd

We’ve got the #FridayFeeling thanks to @BAESystemsPLC. We’re delighted to be the recipient of a Tech Power Grant to… https://t.co/LfZly6BAXd

4:38 PM Feb 19th

What is the one place in #Kent you're missing visiting the most? We're obviously a little biased! Our Chief Opera… https://t.co/DY6qNEJW1y

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Latest News: 'Improvements to visitor experience at Historic Dockyard Chatham' https://t.co/xFMLzBb98q Thank you @GroupLeisure

5:10 PM Feb 16th

For #ValentinesDay we're sharing some love letters written by Chatham Division sailor, William Hester, onboard… https://t.co/6MbpLAqm3K

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Feb 21

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Did you know?

As well as a thriving museum, the Dockyard is also home to:
⚓100 businesses
⚓120 residential properties
⚓400+ people living on site

Ever since the Dockyard was established at Chatham, it has been a place that people call home. Trades continue to flourish in a ‘mixed use community’ where traditional skills such as ship building and carpentry sit alongside 21st Century innovations in digital communications.

The Historic Dockyard is now home to 100 businesses of all sizes, from large enterprises to sole traders and provides direct employment for skilled and non-skilled labour, making a very positive impact on the local economy.

It is a testament to our incredible historic site that a number of companies and individuals have remained with us for several years, with some being resident for over 20 years.

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Feb 20

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Medway Rapture

08 May - 09 May

Call the Midwife Official Location Tours 2021

03 Mar - 31 Oct

Salute to the ’40s 2021

18 Sep - 19 Sep

Latest blog articles

Life in lockdown: Making masks for the masses

Dockyard raises the anchor and sets sail for summer