HMS Cavalier — Attraction in England

We recently had a fantastic day out at Chatham Historic Dockyard and boarded HMS Cavalier, a historic warship docked in Chatham Historic Dockyard.

As a family with a young son, we were initially a bit unsure about how interesting it would be, but we were pleasantly surprised.

The moment we stepped aboard, we were transported back to World War II. The ship is incredibly well-preserved, with authentic equipment and displays that give you a real sense of what life was like for the sailors who served on her.

Our son was particularly fascinated by the torpedo room, where he got to see how these deadly weapons were loaded and fired.

One of the highlights of our visit was the opportunity to explore the ship's bridge. From here, you can imagine the captain and his officers making critical decisions during battle. We also enjoyed learning about the ship's role in the D-Day landings and its subsequent service in the Far East.

For history buffs, there's plenty to see and learn. The ship's museum is full of fascinating exhibits, and the knowledgeable staff are always happy to answer questions. We particularly enjoyed hearing stories about the ship's crew and their experiences during the war.

Overall, we had a fantastic day out at HMS Cavalier. It's a great place to visit for families, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in learning more about the Royal Navy. We highly...

HMS Cavalier is the last surviving destroyer of the Royal Navy dating back to WW2 and a centre piece for the National Destroyer Memorial which is located nearby listing all the Royal Navy destroyers lost in service during World War Two.

HMS Caviller served the Royal Navy until the 1970s when it was decommissioned, After decommissioning, HMS Cavalier was moored in various places around the UK until it arrived in Chatham in the late 1990s.

Currently. HMS Cavalier is preserved as how she finished her career with the Royal Navy with on gun turret removed and replaced with a missile system and anti submarine mortars.

Much of the upper deck and internal cabins are accessible, though it may be crowded at peak times or on school trips to the dockyard.

Because of the steps and narrow passage ways HMS Cavalier is not wheelchair accessible and can only be viewed from the dockside.

HMS Cavalier is located in one of the three dry docks beside HMS Ocelot and HMS Gannet. The dock on my visit was flooded with water and in the process of cleaning away...

What a brilliant day out. It has been a while since I have been here we spent six hours and still did nt get round all of it. We had a tour of Ocelet the nuclear submarine. . The ropery worth a visit and see how different ropes are made and the history of rope making. Caverler royal naval steam boat and a walk around a frigate . Plus the old Smith work shop . Mast making and the life boats a brilliant day out with plenty to do and see . A payment of £25 for a years ticket and to visit as many times as you like or if you go on line in will cost you £ 22 for adult and £13;for children over five . There is a train and play areas for children . Two resturants and places to visit with the story of chatham dock yards . . Well worth a visit and you will want to come...