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.
• 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 terms click here

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Directions

Address: The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Western Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TY.

By Car: Please use postcode ME4 4TY. Follow the Brown Tourist (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.

Open: Wednesday - Sunday 10:00AM - 17:00PM 
Closed: Monday & Tuesday

Last day of the season: 15 November 2026 (reopening in February 2027)

Exclusions: 

September Closures: 28 & 29 September 2026.
October Closures: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 October 2026. 
November Closures: 9 & 10 November 2026.