Chatham - Historic Dockyard 
For over 400 years warships were built in Chatham's famous Royal Navy dockyard, including in 1795 Lord Nelson's flagship, "H.M.S. Victory", which today, after extensive restoration, lies at anchor in Portsmouth. The golden age of naval shipbuilding in the 18th century has been recreated at considerable expense and today a large exhibition shows the visitor the skills and trades which were needed to build one of the great sailing vessels of the past, while numerous displays give him a picture of the skills of the craftsmen and laborers who worked in the dockyard.
The Steam Heritage award-winning coal-fired Paddle steamer "Kingswear Castle" offers cruises from May to September.
The Steam Heritage award-winning coal-fired Paddle steamer "Kingswear Castle" offers cruises from May to September.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Historic Dockyard
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Hours
February 9 to March 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
March 21 to October 25
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 26 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Family | 38.00 |
| Adult | 13.50 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 11.00 |
| Child 15 & under | 9.00 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Related Attractions
Kent - Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle
The Kingswear Castle Sidewheel Paddle Steamer was built in 1924, though it incorporated a still older steam engine. The ship was pressed into military service during WWII and was retired in from ferry duty 1965. After retirement, she served in films and, after resoration, was put back into service in 1985 on the River Medway as siteseeing transportation.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
