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Win a Family Annual Ticket To Historic Dockyard Chatham
In a nutshell
Investigate spooky incidents at The Historic Dockyard Chatham this October Half Term. Follow clues, uncover slime, chaos and Barnaby Bilge’s secrets.
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Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TY
Win a Family Annual Ticket To Historic Dockyard Chatham details...
Competition Open 23rd Sep - 18th Oct
Visitors can enjoy a frightfully fun, mess-filled Halloween activity at The Historic Dockyard Chatham this October Half Term.
Every morning, the Dockyard’s Night Security Team arrives to find another disgusting surprise: slimy puddles, glowing green handprints, tangled rope, missing tools, and galleries in complete chaos. While some suspect the return of Barnaby Bilge, others remain unconvinced.
For over 400 years, rumours have circulated about Barnaby Bilge, a former Dockyard Matey who continues to drift around after dark attempting to help—though his efforts invariably leave behind a trail of slime and chaos.
This October, the Night Security Team is inviting families to help investigate these unusual occurrences across the Dockyard. Guests can follow the Incident Trail, inspect each ghostly ”grime” scene, gather clues, and decide for themselves whether Barnaby Bilge is real. Ideal for families looking for a Kent Halloween event that offers hands-on fun and live theatre with more ”eeeuw” than ”boo.”
Live Show: ‘The Night Shift’
- Dates: 24 October – 1 November 2026
- Showtimes: 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Attendees begin their shift with an emergency security briefing hosted by Senior Officer Sam Stern, who seeks logical explanations for the mysteries, and Junior Officer Kit Keel, a believer in Dockyard legends who is convinced Barnaby Bilge is behind the chaos. The live stage show follows the pair as they search for evidence to solve the mystery.
The Incident Trail
- Dates: 24 October – 8 November 2026
Participants pick up an official Security Incident Report and follow a path of slimy handprints. By investigating various ”grime” scenes around the site and collecting clues about the suspect, visitors can weigh the evidence and determine if Barnaby Bilge is truly behind the disruption.
What is the name of the submarine at The Historic Dockyard Chatham?
- A) HM Submarine CAVALIER
- B) HM Submarine GANNET
- C) HM Submarine OCELOT
Click HERE for a hint!
Enter competitionCompetition Terms & Conditions
- Prize is for 1 x family annual ticket is valid for 2 adults and 2 children only.
- Prize must be redeemed by 8 November 2026 (if coming to Yuck Yard, but tickets can be redeemed until 31 March 2027)
- Note that The Historic Dockyard Chatham closes from 16 November until February 2027.
- Ticket is valid for 12 months from the date of first entry.
- Ticket does not include entry to event days or separately ticketed events and experiences, such as Call The Midwife Official Location Tours and Mission Christmas.
Tickets cannot be exchanged or transferred.
Let’s Go with the Children reserve the right to alter or remove any competition at any given time.
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The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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