Welcome to The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent

Costumed Guides bring this spectacular maritime heritage site alive! Discover over 400 years of Britain's maritime history at The Historic Dockyard Chatham as you explore the world's most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail and meet characters from the past. Who do YOU want to meet today?

Discover, Visit and Enjoy The Historic Dockyard, Chatham!

The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a great place to visit - on your own, with friends and family, or with your club, association or school. Set in an 80-acre estate with stunning historic architecture|, historic ships| and museum galleries|, the site offers a unique and rewarding visitor experience that will excite, educate and entertain you - whatever your age!

The dockyard also offers a truly unusual venue for your wedding|, social occasion| or business event |and is often used as a film location|.

One of Kent's top tourist attractions, The Historic Dockyard Chatham is easy to find. Well signposted from the A2/M2 (junction 1) and with plenty of car parking, the dockyard is also close to Chatham Station with fast regular connections to London and the Kent Coast. See how to find us.|

The Historic Dockyard Chatham is in the care of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, an independent charity, whose task is to restore and preserve this important part of Britain's national heritage.

The Historic Dockyard and the surrounding area of the original dockyard defences is now on the UK Government's shortlist of potential World Heritage Sites. Click here for more information about Chatham World Heritage.|

The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TZ, England
Info Line: +44 (0)1634 823807 Trust Office: +44 (0)1634 823800 Fax: +44 (0)1634 823801

Fully Accredited Museum - Registered as a Charity No. 292101
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