Save on Historic Dockyard tickets with Great British Summer Savings
This summer, enjoy a day out for less at The Historic Dockyard Chatham thanks to the UK Government’s temporary VAT reduction.
As part of the Government’s Great British Summer Savings initiative, we are reducing admission prices on visits between 1 July and 1 September 2026, making one of Kent’s leading family attractions even better value.
The reduced prices apply to standard admission tickets, giving you even more opportunities to explore our award-winning historic ships, galleries and exhibitions during the summer holidays.
There is even more to discover this year, with the Steve Backshall’s Awesome Oceans Family Trail launching on 11 July and Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition running until 31 August.
Now is the perfect time to plan your visit.
Summer savings tickets
Enjoy our reduced Annual Ticket price when your first visit take place between 1 July and 1 September 2026.
Summer Savings
Adult Ticket
- Valid for first visit between 1 July and 1 September 2026
Online
£26
On The Door
£29.50
Summer Savings
Child ticket
- Aged 4 to 15 years
- Children aged 3 and under are free
- Valid for first visit between 1 July and 1 September 2026
Online
£16.50
On The Door
£18.50
Summer Savings
Family Ticket
- 2 adults (16 + years) + 2 children (4 – 15 years) or 1 adult + 3 children
- Children aged 3 and under are free
- Valid for first visit between 1 July and 1 September 2026.
Online
£70
On The Door
£79
Summer Savings
additional child Ticket
- Aged 4 to 15 years
- Children aged 3 and under are free
- Valid for first visit between 1 July and 1 September 2026.
Online
£13
On The Door
£14
What is the Great British Summer Savings scheme?
The Great British Summer Savings scheme was announced by the UK Government in May 2026 as a temporary VAT relief initiative designed to help families enjoy days out and attractions for less during the summer.
At The Historic Dockyard Chatham, we have chosen to pass this saving on to our visitors. Reduced pricing applies to all standard admission tickets, including adult, child and family tickets, as well as children’s meals purchased in the Mess Deck Restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
We hope the information below answers all of your queries but if you have any unanswered questions, please contact us via info@chdt.org.uk
The discounted admission prices apply to visits between 1 July and 1 September 2026 inclusive.
Yes, the offer is valid on annual tickets, provided the first visit is within the promotional window (1 July – 1 September).
The offer applies to standard admission tickets, including adult, child and family annual tickets.
No. The offer is not retrospective and cannot be applied to tickets purchased before the promotion began. Existing bookings cannot be cancelled and rebooked soley to obtain the Summer Savings offer.
No. The promotion ends on 1 September 2026 and normal admission prices apply from 2 September onwards.
The scheme has been designed to help reduce the cost of days out for families. The promotion does not apply to:
- Gift vouchers
- Universal Credit tickets
- Call the Midwife Official Location Tours
- Hidden Dockyard Tours
- Film Location Tours
- Sound Bath Experience
- Commissioner’s House Tours
- Commissioner’s House Afternoon Tea
- Steam Crane Experience
- Group bookings
- School bookings
These remain at their normal prices.
Only qualifying standard admission tickets receive the reduced price. All other products remain at their standard prices.
Yes, you should use whichever offer provides you the best value. Partner offers and discounts continue to be subject to their normal terms and conditions.
Yes. Children’s meal prices in the Mess Deck restaurant have been reduced as part of the Summer Savings initiative.
As an independent charity, we have chosen to pass on part of the temporary VAT reduction through reduced admission prices. The saving on each ticket does not directly equate to a 15% reduction in the final selling price.
Not all attractions are eligible for the Summer Savings scheme, and some may choose not to pass on the discount to visitors.
Events and Exhibitions
There is always something new to see at the Historic Dockyard Chatham, with our changing exhibition programme, as well as those popular annual events that keep you coming back year on year.
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