The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Our visit coincided with the 1940s-themed event, which was exceptionally well-executed. It is regrettable that this was the final iteration. The event's organization was commendable. However, the Call the Midwife taster session, priced at £10 per person for a 20-minute experience, received negative feedback from our group, who considered it to be a poor value proposition and not representative of the full tour. This may deter future participation in the main tour. Despite this, the overall experience remained positive.

We have used our yearly ticket a few times over the year and always end up having a long and fulfilling day out. Engaging for grown ups and a 6 year old. We usually pack a picnic, but this time having exited via the restaurant, the food looked delicious and the menu is fairly priced, so we will treat ourselves next time. All of the staff are so lovely and friendly, but an extra shout out to Jazmyn today who was FANTASTIC! She was so enthusiastic and gave us some lovely information about HMS Gannet. We feel like we learn something new every time, making the yearly ticket very much worth it. Can't wait to see further development of the site over the next 10 years.

Great day out. Never been before. The historic ships reviewed elsewhere. The ticket is valid for a whole year,so I will be back in the spring. If you are walking from the station, it's a good 30 minute walk.

I can't over emphasis just how impressed I was with Chatham Dockyard. I went because I'd seen advertising online about a LEGO shipwreck display which as it turns out was ok but the rest of the site was FANTASTIC. I got to go on board a 90's navy submarine HMS Ocelot. I walked around a WWII HMS Cavalier a real time capsule. For me one of the best things was being in the exact place seeing where HMS Victory was built. There is a BRILLIANT walk through experience with characters that literally show you the building process for ships around the time of HMS Victory and earlier. It really brought it to life for me. The cafe setting is superb with many of the buildings being made of old ships beams, masts and more. There is a hidden ship under the floorboards so don't miss that.

A really nice day out. Good facilities, with better on the way, to keep you comfortable and caffinated. Plenty to see but the gem for me is the 'Ropery', the last of its kind. Book your place as you enter the site if you want to see it.

Ever since moving to Kent, some 30 odd years ago, have always enjoyed visiting the Historic Dockyard in Chatham... So much history on your doorstep. No need to try and see everything at once, as the tickets last a whole year... Long may this place continue 👍👍👍

Great and impressive/immesse Dockyard. Free parking (after registration number plate) when you visit the dockyard. Staff is helpfull. When we visited Chatham there was also an Lego exhibition.

Incredible place - bit expensive but ticket is for one year but well worth it. The HMS Ocelot is unreal and must see - most likely top attraction. The main building is surreal too - must see as well as Ropemaking building 400m long. If you buy tickets to the museum - car park is free otherwise it's not expensive at all. Decent food in the caffeteria and not very expensive too. Good for kids as there is a building with Lego wrecks so everyone will find something for themselves. Staff is super helpful too. Highly recommended.