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Weddings at The Historic Dockyard

When you book an event at The Historic Dockyard Chatham you are also helping us to preserve and maintain Commissioner's House and the rest of The Historic Dockyard

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If you are getting married soon and looking for a stylish, memorable venue or helping to organise a couple's day, look no further.   Please contact us if you are looking for a late availability date.  There are two superb venues within the unique location of The Historic Dockyard to choose from:

Commissioner's House

Commissioner’s House

This is an exquisite setting for your marriage or civil partnership ceremony and/or the reception which follows.  Built in 1704 for the Dockyard's resident Commissioner and his family, the house is the oldest, and probably the most attractive naval building to survive intact in Britain today.  The moment you step into the Reception Hall at Commissioner's House you realise you're somewhere special. Many couples remember the moment they first saw Commissioner's House...  it was the moment they found their wedding venue.

HMS Gannet (1878)

HMS Gannet (1878)

The magnificent Victorian naval sloop is a real treat for those looking for an unusual and quirky location for a wedding ceremony and / or reception.  Not many couples can boast they were married on a ship! Now you can if you take this option to tie the knot on board HMS Gannet.  The team here know just how important your wedding day is and will be able to assist you in every way to ensure the day goes to plan.

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

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