CHATHAM

400 years of history have been preserved at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham. All manner of Naval vessels have been built, from the wooden sailing ships, right up to modern nuclear powered submarines. HMS Victory, Nelsons Flagship was built here.

Amherst Heritage Parks & Caverns

CHATHAM
Tel: (01634) 847747
www.fortamherst.org.uk

Fort Amherst is Britain's finest Georgian
fortress.Here you'll find an impressive gatehouse, tunnel complex, magazines and barracks together
with a unique Civil Defence exhibition. The park-like setting within the fortifications is used for exciting historical re-enactments held on some summer Sundays (please phone to confirm) making Fort Amherst an ideal choice for a family day out.

Open every day April - October 10.30am to 4.00pm last admission. Saturdays & Sundays in November, January, February and March, open Dec 14th-26th.

Fort Amherst is signposted from the centre of Chatham on the A231.

Historic Dockyard

CHATHAM
Tel: (01634) 823800
Fax: (01634) 823801
Info Line: (01634) 823807
www.chdt.org.uk

Spectacular Naval Heritage Site with architecture and displays spanning over 400 years of naval history. Attractions include WWII destroyer HMS Cavalier, submarine Ocelot, RNLI Lifeboat! exhibition, working ropery, Wooden Walls - eighteenth century dockyard adventure and museum highlighting Chatham's naval past.

Paddle Steamer - Kingswear Castle

THE HISTORIC DOCKYARD, CHATHAM
Tel/Fax: (01634) 827648
E-mail: kc@pskc.freeserve.co.uk
www.pskc.freeserve.co.uk

A unique part of Britain's maritime heritage, the award winning coal-fired Paddle Steamer 'Kingswear Castle' offers morning, afternoon, evening and full day cruises from Chatham and Rochester. Watch the steam engine turning the paddles, enjoy a drink in the saloons or relax and watch the scenery glide by. Telephone for the full timetable which includes details of group rates and private hire.