The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Chatham

Maritime museum in Chatham, Kent, England

Opening 10am – 5pm (30 Mar – 1 Nov 2026; open daily 25 Mar to 6 Sep 2026, with closures on 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 Sep and 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 Oct 2026); 10am – 4pm (2 – 15 Nov 2026, closed 9 & 10 Nov); closed 16 Nov 2026 – Feb 2027, open for Mission Christmas only on selected dates in Nov and Dec 2026. Galleries and attractions start to close 30 minutes before site closing time.

Price Pay for a day, visit free for one year – tickets are valid for one year at no extra cost; book online at least one day in advance for a discounted rate. Specific prices are not stated.

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit All ages; hands-on history for the whole family and learning experiences for all ages.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

The Historic Dockyard Chatham is the most complete and best preserved dockyard of the Age of Sail, stewarded by the independent charity Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust. It features three historic ships, interactive museum galleries with over 70,000 objects spanning 400 years of British history, and a full programme of seasonal events. It is also a historic film location, an event and wedding venue, and home to over 100 businesses including Master Ropemakers.

When to go

Opening calendar

10am – 5pm (30 Mar – 1 Nov 2026; open daily 25 Mar to 6 Sep 2026, with closures on 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 Sep and 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 Oct 2026); 10am – 4pm (2 – 15 Nov 2026, closed 9 & 10 Nov); closed 16 Nov 2026 – Feb 2027, open for Mission Christmas only on selected dates in Nov and Dec 2026. Galleries and attractions start to close 30 minutes before site closing time.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Pay for a day, visit free for one year – tickets are valid for one year at no extra cost; book online at least one day in advance for a discounted rate. Specific prices are not stated.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Three historic shipsInteractive museum galleries80 acres to exploreCollections of over 70,000 objectsHistoric venues for events and weddingsMaster Ropemakers rope rangesEV charging points

Accessibility: Dedicated parking bays for Blue Badge holders are available.
Parking: Plenty of car parking spaces with no height restrictions; motorhomes welcome but cannot be parked overnight; EV charging points available; use postcode ME4 4TY and enter via the main visitor entrance on Western Avenue.
Dogs: Not provided yet

Getting there

Where you'll find it

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