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THE BIG DAY OUT THAT LASTS A WHOLE YEAR!
USE YOUR ANNUAL TICKET TO ENJOY:
• SIX GALLERIES & THREE HISTORIC WARSHIPS • 400 YEARS OF MARITIME HISTORY • UP TO THREE INCREDIBLE EXHIBITIONS • YEAR ROUND FAMILY ACTIVITIES • HISTORY BROUGHT TO LIFE BY GUIDES • A HUGE MARITIME HERITAGE ESTATE • INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS • DISCOUNTS ON EXPERIENCE TOURS • DISCOUNTED ENTRY AT TWO SPECIAL EVENTS (FESTIVAL OF STEAM & TRANSPORT AND SALUTE TO THE ‘40s)
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UPGRADE YOUR TICKET AND MAKE UNLIMITED RETURNS FOR 12 MONTHS ANNUAL TICKETS: Annual tickets to The Historic Dockyard Chatham are non-transferable. Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust reserves the right to change ticket prices or opening and closing times of galleries and attractions without notice. Discounts on experience tours vary. ACCESS: The Dockyard is a large historical and industrial site which is generally accessible, but steps, slopes and uneven surfaces do exist. Due to the construction of the Historic Warships, with steps, ladders and hatches, access by those with mobility For our full accessibilty guide please visit: thedockyard.co.uk/access
Step aboard Three Historic Warships and experience over 100 years of life at sea HMS GANNET (1878), HMS CAVALIER (1944) and HM Submarine OCELOT (1962).
Ring the ship’s bell aboard a Victorian Sloop, swing through the hatches of a Cold War submarine and sit in the Captain’s chair on a Second World War Destroyer. Access to HM Submarine OCELOT is by timed tour only. Wheelchair access is not possible for HM Submarine OCELOT and is limited on HMS GANNET and HMS CAVALIER. Virtual tours are available.
Rope has been made at Chatham Dockyard since 1618...now it’s your turn! Experience life as a Victorian ropemaker in our themed gallery and costumed guided tour.
Find out how rope is made, why it was so important to the Royal Navy and why the Ropery is a ¼ of a mile long. ‘Spin some yarn’ with our knowledgable guides and you might just come away ‘knowing the ropes’. To see the range of rope products made here please visit: www.master-ropemakers.co.uk
THE GALLERY
HMS VICTORY: THE UNTOLD STORY 14 FEBRUARY - 31 MAY 2015
250 years after her launch at Chatham, this exhibition goes beneath the surface of Britian’s most iconic warship. In partnership with the National Maritime Museum and National Museum of the Royal Navy.
WAR GAMES
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27 JUNE - 20 SEPTEMBER 2015
12 OCTOBER - 29 NOVEMBER 2015
Explore the fascinating relationship between warfare and play in this controversial exhibition from V&A Museum of Childhood.
A visual chronicle including the artist’s North Kent landscapes and Second World War propaganda posters.
Exhibitions are included in the price of an annual ticket to The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
INSPIRING
World class collections from Royal Museums Greenwich and Imperial War Museums Unlock a rich and fascinating wealth of stories surrounding fantastic ship’s models, paintings and objects.
HEARTS OF OAK CLOSES SEPTEMBER 2015 - MARCH 2016 AS WE LINK IT TO THE NEW
COMMAND OF THE OCEANS GALLERIES
Find yourself at the heart of Chatham’s incredible ship building heritage Join retired Master Shipwright John North as he revisits the Dockyard of his youth and encourages his young grandson to follow in his footsteps - but with the young boy’s head full of Lord Nelson and the mighty VICTORY, what will he do?
Experience The Dockyard story through the Industrial Revolution and two World Wars Be inspired by the innovation and bravery of those who worked in the Dockyard and served with the Chatham Port Division and discover their contribution to the Royal Navy.
An architectural delight and BIG space for BIG things marvel at the wooden roof, then unearth an incredible collection of BIG D-Day locomotive ‘Overlord’ and Midget Submarine XE8. A partnership with the Royal Engineers Museum, Library & Archive.
The crash of waves and cry of gulls welcome you to the UK’s largest collection of RNLI Historic Lifeboats Discover over one hundred years of RNLI and Lifeboat history. A partnership with the RNLI Heritage Trust.
Built in 1704, Commissioner’s House is the oldest naval building to survive intact in Britain
Watch the little ones let off steam, grab a bite to eat and get a closer look at our locomotives
To arrange a viewing of Commissioner’s House for a wedding, party or event please call 01634 823846 or visit: commissionershouse.com
Enjoy a ‘workshop lunch’ including ‘doorstop’ sandwiches, Kentish pies and tasty Kentish ice cream from the Wagon Stop Canteen.
FOOD & DRINK
During 2015 our great British menu will be available at the Commissioner’s House Marquee and The Railway Workshop Refuel and Play For more information please visit: thedockyard.co.uk
MAJOR CHANGES ARE ON THEIR WAY!... Return to the ‘Age of Sail’, when the Dockyard built ships for the Royal Navy and helped establish worldwide command of the oceans Archaeology, unseen museum collections and interactive galleries reveal the role that Chatham Dockyard and its defences played in shaping the world we know.
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
SAILORS ACADEMY 14 February - 22 February A range of activities including knot tying and other sailor skills.
DOC. YARD PRESENTS ‘LIQUID SCIENCE’ AND SAILORS ACADEMY
1 August - 31 August Our Doc. is back by popular demand with more of his 7 April - 19 April Science, Technology, Engineering wonderful experiments PLUS Family friendly sailor skills and Maths family workshops for sessions aboard our Victorian budding scientists. SHIPWRECKS AND RESCUES Sloop HMS GANNET (1878). . BATS AND BROOMSTICKS 2 May - 4 May
DOC. YARD’S SECRET LAB
Activities including a self-righting lifeboat challenge with the RNLI.
DOCKYARD DETECTIVES
24 October - 1 November Brilliant Bat Trail, Pumpkin Carving and more ... if you dare!
23 May - 31 May Piece together the Dockyard’s past in this fun family trail.
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LEARNING PROGRAMMES
GROUPS & TRAVEL TRADE
Students of all ages and group sizes can explore 400 years of maritime history, science and technology across our incredible 80 acres. Create perfect days for pupils with our bespoke learning services.
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requirements. They also offer extra special itineraries exclusive to groups and youth groups.
EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
FESTIVAL OF STEAM AND SALUTE TO THE ‘40s TRANSPORT 5 - 6 April 2015 19 - 20 September 2015 ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR! Traditional Victorian steam fun fair with street entertainment, steam and vintage vehicles.
‘KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON’ One of Britian’s best vintage
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music, fashion and re-enactors.
FESTIVAL OF STEAM AND TRANSPORT AND SALUTE TO THE ‘40S ARE SEPARATELY TICKETED FUNDRAISING EVENTS DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ANNUAL TICKET HOLDERS.
‘CALL THE MIDWIFE’ LOCATION TOURS* See some of the great locations around the Dockyard used in the popular television show ‘Call the Midwife’.
CRASH OUT ON CAVALIER* EXCLUSIVE TO YOUTH AND SCHOOL GROUPS
Themed activities throughout the evening and sleeping in bunks allow youngsters to experience a Second World War Destroyer.
HMS VICTORY 250 TOUR* Celebrate HMS VICTORY’s 250th anniversary by discovering the dockyard that still remains from when she was launched in 1765. *ADDITIONAL CHARGE APPLIES AND PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. MORE INFO ON WEBSITE.
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INFORMATION FOR VISITING US IN 2015 14 February - 28 March 2015 29 March - 24 October 2015 25 October - 29 November 2015
10.00am - 4.00pm 10.00am - 6.00pm 10.00am - 4.00pm
CONTACTING US Web: thedockyard.co.uk Email: info@chdt.org.uk
Tel: 01634 823800 Fax: 01634 823801
FINDING US BY ROAD: Follow the brown anchor tourist signs from A2/M2 and M20. BY TRAIN: Visitors are advised to alight at Chatham.
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HELPING US It can make a massive difference to a charity like us. Just say YES when asked at our Admissions Desk to allow us to reclaim the tax you have already paid at no cost to yourself. Thank you! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Dogs are permitted within the grounds but must be kept on a lead. The Historic Dockyard Chatham is in the care of the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, an independent charity, whose task is to restore and preserve this important part of Britain’s national heritage. The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TE. Fully Accredited Museum. Registered Charity No. 292101.