Historic Dockyard Chatham has been awarded the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT)’s Coach Friendly status, the first in Kent to gain the title.
The attraction has a new building called Command of the Oceans, and new facilities, including a restaurant that can cater exclusively for group lunches, a shopping experience, four immersive galleries, and free coach parking, with dedicated drop-off/pick-up points close to the visitor entrance.
Visits can be tailored to each group’s requirements. Itineraries can include guided visits of the site, either on foot or onboard the coach with knowledgeable tour guides.
Its popular Call the Midwife experiences are also available for groups. A costumed midwife takes the group around areas that have been used as locations for many of the scenes in the popular TV series.
This can be combined with an afternoon tea in Commissioner’s House, which was also used in the series.
Historic Dockyard’s Susanna Hodder says: “The CPT only awards this status to attractions and locations that understand the needs of coach companies and their passengers and offer the best facilities, access and information for coach drivers.
“We are delighted to be recognised and rewarded for our commitment to ensuring our groups experience The Historic Dockyard and its rich history and culture.”
