One Historic Setting. Endless Event Possibilities
Set within 80 acres of one of Britain’s most significant maritime heritage destinations, The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent offers an exceptional choice of historic indoor and outdoor event spaces.
At its heart, The Commissioner’s House & Gardens has recently reopened following an extensive £3.8 million restoration, offering a beautifully restored Georgian mansion for weddings, celebrations, corporate events, meetings and private dining.
Built in 1704 for the Commissioner of the Royal Dockyard, The Commissioner’s House is the oldest surviving naval residence of its kind in Britain. Its elegant period interiors, expansive landscaped gardens and light-filled Orangery combine historic grandeur with contemporary hospitality and discreet state-of-the-art technology to ensure events run seamlessly.
The wider Dockyard provides a wealth of opportunities for organisers looking to create memorable, bespoke events. From intimate meetings for six to large-scale conferences, exhibitions, parties and weddings for 200+, spaces can be hired individually or combined to create tailored experiences.
Event possibilities are anything but ordinary. Host a conference in the deconsecrated Royal Dockyard Church. Welcome guests aboard Victorian Royal Navy warship HMS Gannet for a drinks reception or dinner. Bring a milestone celebration or private dining to life in The Commissioner’s House & Gardens. Stage an awards ceremony beneath the remarkable timbers of the covered Slips or launch a new product in the restored 19th-century naval ironworks No. 1 Smithery.
With such a wealth of spaces, experiences and settings to choose from, the dedicated events team work with organisers to create tailormade events from initial concept through to delivery.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham is managed by Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, an independent charity dedicated to preserving, protecting and bringing this internationally significant heritage site to life. Every event hosted at the Dockyard helps support its continued preservation for future generations to enjoy.
Capacity: From 6 to 200+
Spaces: Historic indoor and outdoor venues
Suitable for: Meetings, conferences, exhibitions, weddings, celebrations, private dining, parties, awards, product launches, filming, photo shoots or fairs.
To find out more about The Commissioner House and The Historic Dockyard Chatham’s range of event spaces and arrange a site visit, email ch-events@chdt.org.uk or call 01634 823846.
Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
1st Floor North
Fitted Rigging House Anchor Wharf
The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent ME4 4TZ
ch-events@chdt.org.uk
01634 823846
thedockyard.co.uk
Author: Sam Hyland
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