The Commissioner’s House, Britain’s oldest naval building in use today is complete with stunning Georgian architecture and its very own gorgeous landscaped garden. The house has spaces for both ceremony and reception. Or perhaps opt for getting married on-board HMS Gannet; a magnificent 3-masted Victorian Sloop. The Commissioner’s House offers gorgeous spaces exclusively for your ceremony and reception. Included in the package price is the Commissioner’s House garden, the perfect setting for after ceremony drinks and photographs. A Victorian Sloop in the centre of the world’s most complete Dockyard of the Age of Sail. This venue makes a unique setting for your ceremony. Combine this with either drinks on board or your party can make their way to The Commissioner’s House to enjoy the rest of your day. All weddings are bespoke, from an intimate wedding in one of the private dining rooms, to a wedding breakfast for 120 people in the garden marquee. The special touches we provide with each wedding means no two are the same. Immaculate detail and pure care come across as you and your partner venture into the future.

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

Overview of The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Wedding Venue Type

Museum / Attraction

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

120

Reception Capacity

250

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available

Dancefloor available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped gardens

Exclusive use

Marquee permitted

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List

In-house catering

Alcohol license

Pricing for The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£900 - £4,500

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Opt for our Venue Hire Only option, where you just pay the venue hire to us, and book your catering with one of our recommended caterers! This is the perfect option for you if you would prefer something different, such as a BBQ, Hog Roast or Afternoon Tea!

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Packages (total price)

£6,500 - £8,995

Number of guests included: 50

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 Exclusive Venue Hire of The Commissioner’s House for Ceremony and Reception  Option to hold the civil ceremony outside on the Patio or on board the stunning Victorian Sloop HMS Gannet! (April-October)  Experienced Wedding Co-Ordinator, on hand to guide you through the process  Guidance for booking the ceremony itself with Medway Registrars  Use of our Bridal Suite for the Bridal party from 9am on Wedding Day  Use of private room prior to the ceremony to speak with registrars  Table name/number holders  Easel for displaying your table plan  One reception drink after the ceremony per person (Prosecco)  A delectable 2 or 3 Course Wedding Breakfast, carefully prepared by our expert caterers  Limewash Chivari Chairs for your Wedding Ceremony  Ivory covered chairs for your Wedding Breakfast Additional guests can be added on from just £48.50pp!

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Reviews for The Historic Dockyard Chatham
(1)

Keith & Sarah Hollingsbee

Happy couple married in August

June 2016

A Fantastic Day!

Firstly we had a fantastic day we could not have asked for it to be any better. The bridal room and facilities where exceptional , the ceremony on HMS Gannet was faultless , and the evening reception was superb , everything went to plan . Most important was Sammie she was superb , from the time we got there until late in the evening nothing was too much trouble for her , she asked us every hour if everything was Ok and did we need anything , she was so supportive to Sarah the whole day , she was so well organised.