IN ASSOCIATION WITH
KENTSTAYCATION
EDUCATING EXPERIENCES
BY ASHLEIGH BRITTEN
THEY SAY THE BEST WAY TO LEARN IS THROUGH EXPERIENCE , PARTICULARLY IN AN AGE WHERE WE ARE GLUED TO OUR SCREENS , EASILY BORED AND ALWAYS SEEKING THE NEXT BEST THING . FROM HISTORICAL SITES TO ROYAL CASTLES , ANIMAL CONSERVATION TO LITERARY HEROES , INCREDIBLE ARCHITECTURE TO EPICUREAN EXCELLENCE , KENT BOASTS A TREASURE TROVE OF INTERESTING , FUN AND ABOVE ALL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES , ALL WAITING FOR YOU TO EXPLORE …
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
A visit to The Historic Dockyard Chatham will be an educational adventure for all the family . Located amongst an astonishing 80 acres , and with 400 years of heritage , this leading maritime history site is a fascinating place to explore with plenty to see and do . Be transported back to the ‘ Age of the Sail ’, climb aboard a Cold War submarine , see the world through it ’ s periscope and ring the bell on the top deck of a Victorian Sloop . Explore the interactive galleries and uncover the untold secrets from ships that are centuries old , finally , take a moment to admire the incredible collections from Royal Museum Greenwich and the Imperial War Museum – truly awe-inspiring .
Kids will be transported to another world , boarding a real ship and coming face to face with a pirate – their very own Pirates of the Caribbean experience . And , if that wasn ’ t enough , there is an indoor and outdoor play area too ! The Dockyard also provides a wide range of educational tours for all group sizes and a host of school holiday activities – providing an authentic and varied learning experience for all ages .
Ensure to plan ahead to make the most of your visit - there ’ s a lot to see ! General admission tickets are sold online and are valid for 1 year , meaning you can go back again and again as many times as you like .
www . thedockyard . co . uk dockyard . chatham
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