The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Chatham

Historic house or castle
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Up to 200
people
8
meeting rooms
On site
parking

In short

The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Medway, Kent, hires out historic spaces across an 80-acre site for meetings of 10 to conferences of over 200. Options include the 200-seat Royal Dockyard Church theatre, the Georgian Commissioner's House, No.1 Smithery, HMS Gannet and the covered slips, with ample parking.

At a glance

  • Meetings of 10 to conferences of 200+
  • Royal Dockyard Church: 200 in tiered seating
  • Commissioner's House: 15 to 200, exclusive hire
  • Video conferencing in the Fitted Rigging House
  • 80-acre site with ample parking

About the venue

The Historic Dockyard Chatham offers business event spaces set across a site of more than 80 acres of Georgian and Victorian buildings, docks and historic ships.

It takes everything from a 10-person meeting to a conference of more than 200, as well as product launches, exhibitions and awards evenings.

Spaces for business events

  • The Royal Dockyard Church: a purpose-built theatre with tiered seating for up to 200, a stage and presentation equipment. The main conference space.
  • The Fitted Rigging House: two adjoining meeting rooms, hired together or apart, with movable screens and video conferencing kit. Good for meetings and training.
  • The Commissioner's House and Gardens: a grand Georgian house for meetings, dinners and receptions on exclusive hire.
  • No.1 Smithery: a building from 1801 with galleries and flexible event space for launches and receptions.
  • HMS Gannet: a Victorian sloop for drinks receptions on deck or private dining in the captain's cabin.
  • The covered slips: 3 Slip and 5 Slip, large spaces under historic timbers for exhibitions and awards shows.
  • Museum Square: an outdoor space for large events.

Extras for your event

  • Private tours of HM Submarine Ocelot
  • Guided history tours and exhibition viewings
  • Hands-on sessions in the Ropery

Christmas parties

Exclusive Christmas parties at The Commissioner's House start at £73 per person plus VAT, for a minimum of 80 guests.

Facilities

  • Ample car parking
  • Hospitality menus, from buffets to formal dining
  • AV and presentation equipment in the Royal Dockyard Church and Fitted Rigging House

Booking

Call the venue hire team on 01634 823846 or email ch-events@chdt.org.uk. Viewings can be arranged.

Rooms and capacity

The Royal Dockyard Church

Theatre
200
Notes
Tiered seating; stage; presentation equipment

The Fitted Rigging House

Notes
Two adjoining meeting rooms; movable screens; video conferencing

The Commissioner's House and Gardens

Notes
Grand Georgian house; exclusive hire

The Orangery

Notes
Garden room

No.1 Smithery

Notes
Launches and receptions

HMS Gannet

Notes
Deck receptions; captain's cabin dining

3 Slip and 5 Slip

Notes
Exhibitions and awards shows

Museum Square

Notes
Outdoor events

Capacities are the maximum for each layout. Check numbers with the venue when you enquire.

Facilities

  • Parking (ample, including disabled bays)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Catering (in-house)
  • Presentation and AV equipment (meeting and conference spaces)
  • Breakout spaces
  • Accommodation
  • Outdoor space (80-acre site)
  • Leisure or spa

Prices

Christmas at The Commissioner's House from £73 pp + VAT (minimum 80). Other prices on request.

Check VAT and availability when you enquire.

Location and travel

The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ

Chatham station and the M2 are nearby.

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Accessibility

Disabled parking and facilities on site; ask about historic buildings

Frequently asked questions

Can you hold a conference at The Historic Dockyard Chatham?

Yes. The Royal Dockyard Church seats up to 200 in tiered seating, with a stage and presentation kit.

Does The Historic Dockyard have meeting rooms?

Yes. The Fitted Rigging House has two meeting rooms with screens and video conferencing.

Is there parking at The Historic Dockyard Chatham?

Yes, there is ample car parking.

Can you hire The Commissioner's House?

Yes, on exclusive hire. Christmas parties there need at least 80 guests.

How much is a Christmas party at The Historic Dockyard?

From £73 per person plus VAT at The Commissioner's House, for at least 80 guests.

How do I book The Historic Dockyard Chatham?

Call 01634 823846 or email ch-events@chdt.org.uk.

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Details checked 8 November 2026

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