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Family days out

... mini adventures among 400 years of history

We know we are a BIG site – 80 acres to be precise! But that’s a whole 80-acres for kids to explore and get really hands on with history. To help you get the best out of your visit, we have put together a list of some of the top things to do on your family day out. Don’t forget your ticket lasts for 12 months, so there’s no need to tackle everything in one visit.

If your favourites aren’t on the list – please let us know! 

 

Get stuck in ...

1. Make your own piece rope on a Victorian Ropery tour

2. Be a spy and peer through the periscope of a submarine

3. Become a Dockyard Explorer with the Captain’s Cat

4. Let off steam in the Wagon Stop indoor soft play

5. Join the Dockyard workers in some green screen fun

6. Try your hand on the pipe bending floor in No.1 Smithery

7. Ring the bell on the deck of a WWII destroyer

8. Learn to tie knots on a Victorian sloop

9. Tuck into Fish & Chips in the Mess Deck

10. Play dress up in Steam, Steel & Submarines

11. Take to the ocean waves with the RNLI’s collection of historic lifeboats

12. Get crafty with our school holiday activities

13. Drop into our outdoor play areas – we have 2 to choose from.

14. Spend some quiet time in Commissioner’s Garden

15. Explore the tech in our interactive galleries

Where to eat, play and use the loo...

3

No. of play areas

2

No. of food facilities

6

No. of toilets

4 Historic Ships

....including the Namur, our ship beneath the floor

9

No. of missions for captain’s cat

3

No. of times to pretend to be captain

 

The Historic Dockyard Chatham is now open to visitors.

For your safety, and in line with the latest government guidelines, things will be different from your last visit and there will be a few changes to how you’ll explore our 80-acre site. Please take a moment to read our ‘KNOW BEFORE YOU GO‘ information.

If you have any queries that are not answered on this page, please contact us via info@chdt.org.uk 

If you are trying to contact us via telephone, we are experiencing a high volume of calls and we ask for your patience during this time.