Chatham

Chatham

Chatham (Kent) a fascinating maritime destination with a history stretching back over 400 years, through The Historic Dockyard Chatham with eighty acres of spectacular architecture and dramatic naval & maritime exhibits. Chatham is particularly proud in 2005 for its links to Nelson and the Trafalgar celebrations as Nelson joined his first ship aged 12 at the Dockyard and this is where HMS Victory was built. 

Must see and do

• The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chatham
• Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham
• Fort Amherst Heritage Park and Caverns, Chatham
• Paddle Steamer ‘Kingswear Castle’, Chatham 
• Medway Festival of Steam & Transport, The Historic Dockyard Chatham (March)
• Nautical Fun, The Historic Dockyard Chatham (May)
• Medway Maritime Festival, The Historic Dockyard Chatham (August)
• Trafalgar Night Party, The Historic Dockyard Chatham (October)  

Related Links

• Medway Places To Visit (www.medway.gov.uk/index/leisure/tourism/2461.html)