THE GAME IS AFOOT: Chatham Historic Dockyard
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Become a Dockyard detective this summer from July 27th - 1st September at the fascinating Chatham Historic Dockyard
The year is 1887 and Chatham Dockyard is awash with whispers of treachery.
Rumours are rife that secrets have been sold to foreign lands, sparking a scandal that threatens the very foundation of the Royal Navy.
Professor Elgar, Director of Dockyards, and his officials of the Admiralty are in turmoil. Confidential plans and drawings of torpedo vessels and torpedoes have been leaked and the hunt for the elusive “Torpedo Turncoat” has begun.
Despite relentless efforts, the Admiralty and dockyard officials are stumped, their search for the traitor fruitless.
Can you help crack the case?
Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes, follow the clues and discover if you have what it takes to solve a mystery lost to history. Only the sharpest minds will triumph.
What to expect
- Mystery unfolds: Begin your journey at the Admiralty Wagon, where you’ll be greeted by a member of Professor Elgar’s elite team. Here you’ll receive your first set of clues.
- Detective Kit: Create your very own set of special tools, essential for solving the mystery and becoming a true detective.
- Clue hunt: Follow a trail of perplexing clues scattered across the Dockyard. Use keen observation skills to uncover hidden messages and decipher riddles.
- Interactive challenges: Engage in a series of puzzles and tasks that will test your wits and deductive abilities. Each challenge you solve will bring you one step closer to unravelling the mystery.
- Mystery solved: The adventure culminates in a curious reveal where the most astute detectives will crack the case of the torpedo turncoat!
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Chatham,
Kent,
GB ME44TZ
How To Find Us
By car:
Please use address The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TZ
Follow the Brown tourist signs (anchor) from Junctions 1, 3 and 4 of the M2 and Junction 6 of the M20.
They have plenty of car parking spaces with no height restrictions. Motorhomes are welcome but please note that these cannot be parked overnight.
There are dedicated parking bays for Blue Badge Holders and EV charging points available.
By Train:
The Historic Dockyard Chatham’s nearest train station is Chatham Station which is regularly served by Southeastern High Speed travelling to/from London St Pancras as well as regular services via London Victoria and Charing Cross.
By Bus:
The Historic Dockyard is served by a number of local bus services currently operated by Arriva buses.
For up-to-date information on local buses please visit the Arriva website and enter ‘Chatham Historic Dockyard’ as your destination.
- Toilets
- Changing Places
- Restaurant and Canteen/Café available on site
- Free parking
- Gift Shop
The distance between the main entrance and the furthermost gallery is approximately 800 metres. The Historic Dockyard Chatham have worked with AccessAble to create access guides around the whole site, and they have a ‘Changing Places’ facility.
The route between the galleries and ships has a fairly even surface with the ground sloping down from east to west. Guests are welcome to bring any type of mobility vehicle.
There are accessible toilets located throughout the site at the following locations:
- Museum Square
- Thunderbolt Pier
- Outdoor Play Area
- No.1 Smithery
- Mess Deck
- Steam, Steel & Submarines.
One personal assistant is permitted free entry if you are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment.
Yes, dogs are allowed on site, but not in the galleries and eating areas.
Yes! Parking is free on site.
They also have disabled parking in the main car park within easy reach of the admission point, please display your Blue Badge clearly.