Step aboard a world of maritime history at the Historic Dockyard Chatham - one of Britain’s most fascinating heritage sites! Set across 80 acres of historic dockyard, this award-winning attraction is home to over 100 historic buildings, 3 mighty warships, and centuries of shipbuilding stories waiting to be discovered.
With your ticket valid for a whole year, you can return again and again to enjoy new exhibitions, seasonal events, and hands-on family fun throughout the year.
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Your ticket includes:
- Access to galleries and exhibitions - including temporary exhibitions
- Access to the 3 warships: HMS Gannet, HMS Cavalier, HM Submarine Ocelot
- Guided tours - The Ropery & HM Submarine Ocelot
General Information
- Children 3 and under enter free but do require a ticket.
- Visitors 16 years and over require an adult ticket.
- Free covered parking is available in one of Europe's oldest widespan metal structures or at the South Mast Pond car park.
Accessibility:
- A ticket-holding disabled guest can be issued a free carer ticket upon presentation of relevant documentation.
- Galleries and attractions are generally accessible to all visitors.
- The Historic Ships have been preserved in their original form and both HMS Cavalier and the submarine Ocelot have restricted access for visitors with mobility difficulties. Alternative virtual tours are available.
- Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available on site.
Baby Facilities
- Baby changing facilities are available at several locations on site.
Other Facilities
- The Wagon Stop Canteen and Mess Deck serve a wide range of hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks.
- The well-stocked on-site gift shop offers souvenirs and mementos of your visit.
Booking and Ticket Information
- When you buy online you will receive an email containing your ticket. Please present on your smart phone at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on the day of your visit, alternatively you can print and bring with you.
- Please note that all annual tickets purchased to The Historic Dockyard Chatham entitle you to 12 months access to the site throughout the opening period (please check Plan Your Visit on attraction website for dates). Annual tickets exclude access to separately ticketed events including Salute to the 40s', Christmas and Call The Midwife Official Location Tours.
- Please note, to enable the processing of your 12 month ticket, a picture of the ticket holder will be taken to ensure the validity of your non-transferable annual ticket. This image will be stored securely (electronically) will not be shared, and will only be stored for the duration of the annual ticket.
- Picniq accept all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card charge or booking fee.
- Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
- Tickets purchased through Picniq are not refundable. The date of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10 per booking. Terms and conditions apply.
- Picniq Ltd acts as agent for all tickets/bookings on behalf of the supplier/principle ('the attraction'). For Picniq booking termsclick here
Directions
Address: The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Western Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TY.
By Car: Follow the anchor signs from J1, 3 and 4 of the M2 and J6 of the M20.
By Train: The Historic Dockyard is within 20-30 minutes' walking distance from Chatham railway station.
13th February - 29th March 2025
10am – 4pm
Closed on 24th/25th February and 3rd/4th March 2025
30 March - 26th October 2025
10am - 5pm
Closed on Mondays in September/October (excluding school holidays)
27 October - 16 November 2025
10am - 4pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Galleries start to close 30 minutes before the site closes.
Please note, we recommend arriving before 15:00 to experience a full Dockyard day out.
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