This summer, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust invites visitors to step behind the camera and into the action with its brand-new Film Location Tour. Running from July to September, the 90-minute walking experience offers a rare look at how one of Britain’s most filmed historic sites is transformed into everything from Georgian London to wartime Europe, and is made possible by Medway UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
For over 40 years, The Historic Dockyard Chatham has been a go-to filming location for major studios including Warner Brothers, Universal Pictures, Sony Productions and Netflix. From Bridgerton to Les Misérables, Blitz to Loki, its cobbled streets, grand buildings and historic ships have served as the backdrop for some of film and television’s most memorable scenes.
Now visitors can walk in the footsteps of cast and crew, exploring off-limits areas while hearing stories from guides who’ve supported filming on-site. The tour lifts the lid on how filmmakers tackle the challenges of shooting in a working heritage site, and how these historic spaces are reimagined on screen.
Olivia Horner, Director of Commercial and Operations, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust said: “We’re excited to launch a new evening experience at the Historic Dockyard. The Film Location Tour brings together two things we’re known for: rich history and great storytelling. Visitors will get a rare behind the scenes look at how our historic spaces are transformed for the big and small screen. Whether you’re a film fan or just curious, it’s a fresh way to see the Dockyard and discover the role it plays in some of your favourite productions.”
Tours run from July to September. Tickets are £20 for adults and £15 for children (ticket includes tour only; standard Dockyard entry not included). To book tickets or learn more, visit thedockyard.co.uk.
