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| 07-09-2010 | HMS CAVALIER WINS BEST EDUCATION PROJECT IN NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS 2010 HMS CAVALIER, the Second World War Destroyer at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, has been crowned ‘Best Education Project’ in the National Lottery Awards 2010. The announcement was made at a special star-studded celebratory Awards event, The... |
| 26-08-2010 | Salute to the \'40s - Live Wartime Entertainment and Nostalgia Salute to the ‘40s returns to The Historic Dockyard Chatham on 18th and 19th September. This year, the event will mark the 70th anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuation with a unique tribute to the remarkable evacuation of the British Forces from France... |
| 23-08-2010 | Discover Hidden Heritage at The Historic Dockyard Chatham The Historic Dockyard Chatham is once again participating in the increasingly popular ‘Heritage Open Days’ on 11 and 12 September 2010. Heritage Open Days is a national campaign allowing the public access to areas of, or whole, buildings not... |
| 20-08-2010 | Free Art Tuition at The Historic Dockyard Chatham! To help celebrate its brand new ‘Masterclass Month’ programme, The Historic Dockyard Chatham is offering budding artists the chance to win a place on a fabulous one-day art masterclass this September. The brand new ‘Take a Fresh... |
| 06-08-2010 | Calling all Kent Artists! The Historic Dockyard Chatham is delighted to announce the opening of its popular Art In The Dockyard art competition. Artists, professional or amateur, aged 18+ who live, work or study in Kent are warmly invited to register into the competition before... |
| 23-07-2010 | National Lottery Awards 2010 - HMS Cavalier needs your vote again, we\'ve reached the finals! We are delighted to let you know that HMS Cavalier, our Second World War Destroyer and one of the star attractions here at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, has reached the finals of the National Lottery Awards, so thank you so much to all those that voted... |
| 22-07-2010 | Street Carnival Entertainment by ‘Smithery Workers’ in celebration of The Greatest 'Launch' at Chatham since HMS Victory! Throughout the weekend of 24th and 25th July, street carnival entertainment by 'Smithery Workers' will greet visitors as they arrive at the brand new museum experience and all-round treasure house for the whole family - No.1 Smithery: National Treasures... |
| 15-07-2010 | Medway to enjoy special Historic Dockyard Beer Two of Kent’s best known names have joined forces to mark the opening of No.1 Smithery – a multi-million pound new museum and gallery opening at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on Saturday, July 24. Shepherd Neame and the Chatham Historic... |
| 15-07-2010 | No. 1 Smithery: Maritime masterpiece Inspiring poetry and music This summer’s opening of No 1 Smithery – a major new museum experience and arts centre at The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent – has inspired the creative talents of the James Taylor Quartet and poet Patience Agbabi. James Taylor... |
| 14-07-2010 | A brand new museum experience and all-round treasure house for the whole family! The launch of a major new £13m museum and cultural venue at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on 24 July holds promise of a very different kind of leisure time experience for its visitors, both young and old. An all-round treasure house, No.1 Smithery:... |
| 26-05-2010 | Armed Forces Day & Cadet150 recognised at The Historic Dockyard Chatham Following the outstanding success of hosting the inaugural Armed Forces Day National Event in 2009, The Historic Dockyard Chatham will once again host an Armed Forces Day event in 2010, albeit with a very much reduced level of activity, in-keeping with... |
| 04-05-2010 | Fantastic Value Spring Family Fun at The Historic Dockyard! The Historic Dockyard Chatham has so much to entertain the whole family throughout the late May Bank Holiday weekend and the half term school holidays. Entrance to all the galleries and attractions plus all the school holiday family activities are included... |
| 26-04-2010 | Tickets selling fast for the VE Day Ball! Get 'In the Mood' and Dance the night away at the VE Day Ball! Tickets selling fast for the VE Day Ball to be held at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on Saturday 8th May 2010. On the 65th Anniversary of VE Day, guests at the Ball will be able to really... |
| 23-04-2010 | Fantastic Value ‘Spring Family Fun’ at The Historic Dockyard Chatham The Historic Dockyard Chatham has so much to entertain the whole family throughout the May Bank Holiday weekend and the half term school holidays. Entrance to all the galleries and attractions plus all the school holiday family activities are included... |
| 30-03-2010 | 'Hoots', Hounds and Horses this weekend at Medway Festival of Steam & Transport! Families visiting the Medway Festival of Steam & Transport| at The Historic Dockyard Chatham this weekend are in for a treat! Not only is this year’s event crammed with family activities, both undercover and outside, but children under 5 go... |
| 18-03-2010 | Plenty of new family activities offering great value for money this Easter! The Historic Dockyard Chatham has lots of new activities to entertain the whole family throughout the Easter school holidays. Entrance to all the galleries and attractions plus the Easter school holiday family activities are included in the normal admission... |
| 09-03-2010 | Fireman Sam to make special appearances at Medway Festival of Steam & Transport 2010 this Easter! Fireman Sam will make special appearances at this year’s Medway Festival of Steam & Transport| at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Families with small children won’t want to miss the chance to see Fireman Sam and Naughty Norman on Monday... |
| 05-03-2010 | Get 'In the Mood' and Dance the night away at the VE Day Ball! Tickets are now on sale for the VE Day Ball to be held at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on Saturday 8th May 2010. On the 65th Anniversary of VE Day, guests at the Ball will be able to really get ‘In the Mood’ and dance the night away at... |
| 02-03-2010 | Ghost Investigation into "A Murder in The Mast House" A night–time Ghost Investigation will take place on 14th and 15th May this year in the Mast House and Mould Loft at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, as part of Culture 24’s ‘Museums at Night’ campaign. The Mast House and... |
| 03-02-2010 | Romance and enchantment at Commissioner's House Treat that special someone to a sumptuous Valentine evening at Commissioner's House, one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Kent. Full of romance and enchantment, your evening will be truly magical. • Champagne on arrival • 4... |