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Chatham Historic Dockyard
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Chatham Historic Dockyard is a former Royal Navy dockyard in Kent. The Historic Dockyard Chatham Trust runs it as a visitor attraction.
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Where to stay
- ChathamTown centre hotels and B&Bs nearby
- RochesterHistoric city with hotels and inns, a short drive
- GillinghamBudget options close by
- MaidstoneWider choice of hotels, about 20 minutes by car
Getting there
- Chatham station (Southeastern) is a 35 to 40 minute walk, or 5 to 6 minutes by taxi
- Arriva routes 1, 2 and 116 and Nu-Venture 3A or 3C serve the site from Chatham Waterfront Bus Station
- Large car park with no height restriction, Blue Badge bays and EV charging; use the Western Avenue entrance
Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.
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Where is the best place to stay near Chatham Historic Dockyard?
Chatham: Town centre hotels and B&Bs nearby. Rochester: Historic city with hotels and inns, a short drive. Gillingham: Budget options close by. Maidstone: Wider choice of hotels, about 20 minutes by car.
How do I get to Chatham Historic Dockyard?
Chatham station (Southeastern) is a 35 to 40 minute walk, or 5 to 6 minutes by taxi. Arriva routes 1, 2 and 116 and Nu-Venture 3A or 3C serve the site from Chatham Waterfront Bus Station. Large car park with no height restriction, Blue Badge bays and EV charging; use the Western Avenue entrance.
Any tips for visiting Chatham Historic Dockyard?
The Dockyard is closed for the winter: the site is open 2 to 15 November 2026 (not 9 and 10 November), then reopens in February 2027, with Mission Christmas only on selected dates from 29 November.
Which airport is closest to Chatham Historic Dockyard?
The nearest airport on this site is London Southend Airport, about 14 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.