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The Historic Dockyard in Chatham Wedding Venue
New for 2026, The Commissioner's House returns to The Historic Dockyard Chatham; Restored, renewed, ready for your love story.
Stunning Georgian Architecture
Beautiful Location for Wedding Photographs
Dedicated Wedding Co-Ordinator
We offer a Beautiful Waterside Location
Get Married on a Unique Historic Ship
Newly restored for 2026
Business details last verified on 10th of April 2026 by the Guides for Brides team.
Prices & Capacity
Prices
Typical Price: £15,000
Price Range: £4,850 - £17,715
Capacity
Ceremony: 70
Standing: 200
Seated Meal: 120
About The Historic Dockyard in Chatham
The Commissioner’s House has held centuries of celebrations, laughter and love stories, and it will be reopening its doors this summer for you to tell yours. Our meticulously restored house becomes your home for the day, offering an elegant canvas for each chapter of your wedding - whether you’re looking for an intimate ceremony, or a reception fit for a commissioner.
Unique historic maritime estate
With 400 years of maritime history, The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Exclusive venue use for every wedding
Make yourself at home at The Commissioner's House
Personalised service
Incredible backdrops for your wedding photos
With centuries of rich architectural and naval heritage, The Historic Dockyard Chatham offers striking backdrops for wedding photos. From sumptuous Georgian interiors and impressive Victorian buildings to historic ships, slips and even a submarine, a wedding here can provide photographs that feel authentically you.
Dedicated wedding coordinator
Dressing Suite (for the bridal party to get ready on the day)
Accommodates from 40 – 200 guests
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only
Venue Type
Stately home
Exclusive use
Country House
Manor House
Mansion
Boat
Land For Hire
Unique & Unusual
Intimate Venue
Outdoor / Garden
Museums and Galleries
Historic
Elopements
Weekend Hire
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Honeymoon suite
Orangery Or Marquee
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Walled Garden
Bridal Dressing Room
Good Disabled Access
Venue Setting
Waterside
Town
Catering Options
Pre-approved Caterers Only
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Asian
Caribbean
Halal
Inhouse Caterers
Kosher
Vegan
Buffet
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Contact & Location
The Historic Dockyard in Chatham
The Commissioner's House, The Historic Dockyard, ME4 4TZ, Kent, United Kingdom
FAQs
Our wedding venue is exclusive use always.
Yes, we are licenced both inside and outside for civil ceremonies.
Yes, we have two outside ceremony venues.
No, we do not offer corkage.
All of our weddings are catered for in house.
From 8am on the wedding day but we do offer set up prior to the day where available.
Midnight
Yes, we do have sound monitoring in the venue but the levels are always high enough for you and your guests to enjoy!
We do not permit fireworks on site.
Yes, but please ensure it is biodegradable!
We do not permit real candles in the venues but please do bring as many LED candles as you wish!
We offer a dressing room suite for the party to get ready in the morning.
There is no accommodation on site.
There are a range of local hotels close by (some even within walking distance).
Customer Reviews
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Personal Message
Chloe Wilson
Sales Manager
Congratulations on your engagement! My name is Chloe and I am the Wedding Coordinator, dedicated to making your wedding day perfect, and taking away any stress you may have! My job is to make sure your wedding day runs smoothly, from your initial viewing, to making your booking, to the day itself. I am here for you both to answer any questions and be a constant support at all times. I look forward to hopefully meeting you soon to show you around our unique venue.
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