Guided tour

Chatham Historic Dockyard: Call the Midwife Tour

4.5  / 5161 reviews
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Guided tour
Chatham Historic Dockyard: Call the Midwife Tour
4.5  / 5161 reviews

Follow in the footsteps of your favorite characters from the BBC period drama Call the Midwife on a walking tour of Chatham Historic Dockyard led by your very own midwife!

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Duration 1.5 hours
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English
Wheelchair accessible

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Lucy

Irene was a fantastic tour guide, however the tour its self was very disappointing as we were not allowed inside the buildings so really we could have just walked around on our own. I would have expected due to the popularity of call the midwife they would have had something special lined up, there were even people who had come from America for the tour. As I said Irene is a fantastic tour guide and a credit to the company, but with the cost of the tour much more effort should have been made. Perhaps have a replica of the kitchen in nannatas house so people would get a sense of being a part of call the midwife, and customers could have there photos taken sitting at the table. Shame on you for not thinking more about your customers. That said it is a beautiful setting.

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Lucy
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Shelley – United Kingdom

Loved every second! Wanted to do this for a while. Every series/Christmas special watched. We had a lovely midwife with our tour. Would 1000% recommend to big fans of Call the Midwife!! 😁

S
Shelley – United Kingdom

Experience

Highlights

  • See the slums and warehouses from the hit period drama Call the Midwife
  • Hear anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories about the filming
  • Learn how Chatham Dockyard has been used for many other films and TV shows
  • Explore the historic dockyard by yourself before or after the tour at no extra cost
  • Look at props and costumes from the show

Full description

Discover film location sites from the award-winning TV adaptation of Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth. Join a guided walking tour of the Chatham Historic Dockyard, led by a costumed guide to bring the world of a midwife to life! Get a sneak peak behind the scenes as you hear fascinating anecdotes about the filming of the show. Designed to represent the impoverished East End of London in the 1950s and 60s, the dockyards also have a fascinating history of their own. Walk along streets that were used to represent the slums of Poplar Dock, and walk in the footsteps of some of Miranda Hart and Jenny Agutter's most memorable scenes. Enjoy full access to Chatham Historic Dockyard throughout the day, and discover other memorable exhibits, including historic warships and an old Victorian rope factory.

Includes

  • Professional guide
  • Entry to Chatham Historic Dockyard
  • Optional gratuities

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Meeting point

Meet at The Historic Dockyard, Church Lane, Chatham ME4 4TE. Your tour includes access to The Historic Dockyard and you can arrive anytime during opening hours (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM). Parking is free of charge all day. Staff at the visitors entrance in the car park will give you a map of the site and information on where to meet your guide. Please arrive at least 20 minutes in advance.

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  • Children under 5 years old are free of charge
  • This tour is wheelchair friendly

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4.5 /5

based on 161 reviews

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Lucy June 18, 2017  – Verified booking
Irene was a fantastic tour guide, however the tour its self was very disappointing as we were not allowed inside the buildings so really we could have just walked around on our own. I would have expected due to the popularity of call the midwife they would have had something special lined up, there were even people who had come from America for the tour. As I said Irene is a fantastic tour guide and a credit to the company, but with the cost of the tour much more effort should have been made. Perhaps have a replica of the kitchen in nannatas house so people would get a sense of being a part of call the midwife, and customers could have there photos taken sitting at the table. Shame on you for not thinking more about your customers. That said it is a beautiful setting.
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Shelley – United KingdomNovember 17, 2024  – Verified booking
Loved every second! Wanted to do this for a while. Every series/Christmas special watched. We had a lovely midwife with our tour. Would 1000% recommend to big fans of Call the Midwife!! 😁
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Lorna October 6, 2019  – Verified booking
After watching all the series of Call the Midwife more times than I care to admit, this tour was a must and both me and my friend thoroughly enjoyed it! Our tour guide was Laura, she was brilliant, full of information and always made sure I could see any pictures she was showing as I was stood at the back trying to entertain/get my 1 year old to sleep in his pushchair! The tour was very informative and it was so lovely to see props that were used and see where they filmed and how they create the sets! It really is a must if you love the show! The dockyard its self is just as good too, had I not had my son with me I would've loved to have spent abit more time having a look round and doing some of the tours which were free. We had a lovely day and the tour was just brilliant. We both said that we wanted to come back and do it again! Thanks to Laura!
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Product ID: 69560

Activity provider:Brit Movie Tours

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