The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Explore 400 years of maritime history at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, an 80-acre site packed with attractions. Go aboard three historic warships: HMS Gannet (Victorian Sloop), HMS Cavalier (WWII Destroyer), and HM Submarine Ocelot (Cold War Submarine). Discover the age of sail in the award-winning Command of the Oceans galleries and walk through the Ropery, a Victorian marvel still making rope today (guided tour essential). Children enjoy the imaginative outdoor adventure playground themed around the Dockyard’s history and interactive exhibits like the RNLI Historic Lifeboat Collection. With vast spaces, fascinating stories, and hands-on experiences, it’s a full day of discovery, offering insights into shipbuilding, naval power, and the lives of those who worked and served here.