Chatham Historic Dockyard: Call the Midwife Tour
ID: GYG69560-97883
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
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!
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.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children under 5 years old are free of charge
• This tour is wheelchair friendly
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.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
