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For more than four centuries The Historic Dockyard Chatham was one of Britain’s most important centres of warship building, allowing the Royal Navy to dominate the seas of Europe and beyond. Today it is the world’s most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail. Climb aboard and test your sea legs as you peer through the periscope of a Cold War Submarine, command the bridge of a WWII Destroyer and ring the ship’s bell on the deck of a Victorian Sloop. Visit the award-winning Command of the Oceans interactive gallery and explore the UK’s largest collection of RNLI Historic Lifeboats. Delve into the treasure house that is No. 1 Smithery, home to incredible collections from Royal Museums Greenwich and Imperial War Museums. Gain first-hand experience of life on a Victorian dockyard and walk in the footsteps of the master ropemakers who have been making rope in the quarter mile long ropery since 1618. It's also your chance to walk in the footsteps of stars of the screen - box office smash hits including Bridgerton, Mr Selfridge and Call the Midwife were filmed at the Dockyard! There's so much to explore at this amazing attraction!
Enjoy a fantastic weekend escape to the Garden of England with a Call The Midwife tour!
If you’re a fan of the hit series and you’ve been wondering where Call the Midwife is filmed, put yourself in the picture and explore where the real drama happens with a Call the Midwife Official Location Tour, the only one of its kind in the world. Whilst the show is set in the East End of London, many of the outside scenes from the BBC series are actually filmed at The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent.
Walk in the footsteps of Nurse Trixie Franklin, Sister Julienne and Dr Turner. You will be guided through the Historic Dockyard by your very own costumed Midwife, armed with a photograph book and tales of their ‘sisters’, before being allowed to explore the sets, costumes and props in the all-new, exclusive gallery. Also enjoy time to discover the Historic Dockyard itself, a stunning 80 acre site with historic buildings, museum galleries and historic warships.
We also include a visit to the fabulous historic cathedral city of Canterbury which is a delight to explore, whilst the shops, pubs and tea rooms of Faversham, the oldest market town in the county, makes this a great place to wander and browse.Your hotel base near Faversham, set in acres of parkland, is ideally located for your excursions. An ideal choice for:* Call The Midwife fans* History lovers looking to gain a real insight into this historic county* People looking for a delightful weekend break full of experiences
4 days only £299
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