The Historic Dockyard Chatham

The Historic Dockyard Chatham - The world's most complete Dockyard from the Age of Sail. Set in an 80 acre site, one hour from London with 4 museums, 3 Historic Warships, a temporary exhibition program, tranquil Commissioners Gardens, picnic areas, 2 food outlets, 3 play areas - its a unique day out for everyone! Discover how ships, including HMS Victory, were designed and built. Climb aboard a sloop, a destroyer and a submarine. Get hands-on in the Ropery, where rigging for HMS Victory was made and where rope is still made today. Explore galleries that unfurl the secrets of Great Britain’s magnificent maritime past and its command of the oceans. Memorable moments can be yours at The Dockyard. From fabulous weddings to joyous celebrations, business meetings to luxurious VIP events, small intimate dinners to wondrous Christmas parties...the site is filled with several different venues to choose from! - Open 7 days a week - Pay one and visit again and again! - FREE parking