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The Historic Dockyard in Chatham Wedding Venue
Unique Wedding Venue in Chatham, Kent
Get Married on a Unique Historic Warship
Two Unique Wedding Venues Available
Stunning Georgian Architecture
Beautiful Location for Wedding Photographs
Dedicated Wedding Co-Ordinator
We offer a Beautiful Waterside Location
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: £ - ££
Typical Price: £4,500
Price Range: £1,900 - £5,000
Venue Hire Fee
Hire Price Range: £1,900 - £5,000
Per Person Price Range: £80 - £140
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 70
Guest Capacity (min/max): 20 / 200
Guests for sit down meal: 20 - 120
About The Historic Dockyard in Chatham
Offering a choice of four spaces within our venue, The Historic Dockyard Wedding Venue is licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships. Saying your vows in the Victorian sloop, HMS Gannet, the Commander’s Cabin, the Quarterdeck or the main deck. The Commissioner’s House is Britain’s oldest naval building, an elegant Georgian-style house with various options depending on your guest numbers with the Commissioner’s Garden provides the perfect setting for your wedding reception and photographs.
Unique historic maritime estate
Exclusive venue use for every wedding
Personalised service
Incredible backdrops for your wedding photos
Dedicated wedding coordinator
Wedding Suite (for the bridal party to get ready on the day)
Accommodate from 15 – 250 guests
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only
Venue Type
Stately home
Exclusive use
Country House
Manor House
Mansion
Boat
Land For Hire
Unique & Unusual
Intimate Venue
Outdoor / Garden
Museums and Galleries
Historic
Elopements
Weekend Hire
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Honeymoon suite
Orangery Or Marquee
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Walled Garden
Venue Setting
Waterside
Town
Catering Options
Pre-approved Caterers Only
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Asian
Caribbean
Halal
Inhouse Caterers
Kosher
Vegan
Contact & Location
The Historic Dockyard in Chatham
Commissioner's House, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TZ, Kent, United Kingdom
FAQs
Our wedding venue is exclusive use always.
Yes, we are licenced both inside and outside for civil ceremonies.
Yes, we have two outside ceremony venues.
No, we do not offer corkage.
We have a choice of three set caterers for you to pick from, each offering a huge range of options.
From 8am on the wedding day but we do offer set up prior to the day where available.
Midnight
Yes, we do have sound monitoring in the venue but the levels are always high enough for you and your guests to enjoy!
We do not permit fireworks on site.
Yes, but please ensure it is biodegradable!
We do not permit real candles in the venues but please do bring as many LED candles as you wish!
We offer a bridal suite for the bridal party to get ready on the morning.
There is no accommodation on site.
There are a range of local hotels close by (some even within walking distance).
Customer Reviews
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The Historic Dockyard in Chatham's response
Personal Message
Chloe Wilson
Sales Manager
Congratulations on your engagement! My name is Chloe and I am the Wedding Coordinator, dedicated to making your wedding day perfect, and taking away any stress you may have! My job is to make sure your wedding day runs smoothly, from your initial viewing, to making your booking, to the day itself. I am here for you both to answer any questions and be a constant support at all times. I look forward to hopefully meeting you soon to show you around our unique venue.