Chatham Historic Dockyard, Maritime museum in Chatham, England
The Historic Dockyard spans 80 acres featuring three warships, multiple industrial buildings, and exhibitions dedicated to naval engineering and construction techniques.
The Royal Navy operated this dockyard from the 16th century until 1984, building and maintaining numerous vessels including HMS Victory during the Georgian period.
The Ropery continues the centuries-old tradition of rope making, demonstrating industrial processes through live demonstrations in the quarter-mile-long building.
The museum provides guided tours in English, parking facilities, a restaurant, and remains open from Wednesday through Sunday during winter months.
The restored No.1 Smithery building houses collections from Royal Museums Greenwich and Imperial War Museums within its original industrial structure.
Location: Chatham
Address: Sail and Colour Loft, Church Lane, Chatham ME4 4TE ME4 4TZ
Phone: +441634823800
Email: info@chdt.org.uk
Website: https://thedockyard.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.39680,0.52940
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38
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HMS Gannet
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Number 4 Dry Dock
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Chatham Dockyard, Storehouse No 3
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Chatham Dockyard, Main Gate
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Chatham Dockyard, the Cashiers' Office
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Former Commissioners House And Attached Staff Accomodation
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Chatham Dockyard, South Pumping Station
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Chatham Dockyard, site of South Mast Pond
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Chatham Dockyard, dockyard church
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Former Galvanising Shed (Visitor Centre)
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