Your Big Day Out

Punch & Dickens

11 February - 19 February

The Historic Dockyard Chatham is “pleased as Punch” to declare it will be celebrating the birthdays of two of the most famous characters that represent the atmosphere of 19th century England - Mr Charles Dickens and Mr Punch.

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These birthday celebrations – 200th for Charles Dickens and 350th for Punch and Judy - will run during the school half term from 13 – 17 February and will be held indoors, out of the cold!

Parents are encouraged to bring along their cheeky Dodgers to take part in our indoor Victorian fun and games, with Punch and Judy shows that will have parents and children laughing all day!  

There will be wonderful Dickensian story time, Victorian toys and games to play, the chance to make their very own bespoke skipping rope plus a daily Tug o’ War to test parents’ strength!

Punch & Judy shows
(Mon-Fri 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.30pm)


The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TZ, England

Info Line: +44 (0)1634 823807 Trust Office: +44 (0)1634 823800 Fax: +44 (0)1634 823801

Fully Accredited Museum - Registered as a Charity No. 292101