The Victorian Ropery — Attraction in England

The Ropery is a working reminder of how rope is made and one of only four ropery's built for the Royal Navy.

The building in which the Ropery is located in one of the longest Georgian buildings in Europe, and as a result, a bicycle is used by those working in the ropery when demonstrations are held of how rope is made. However, a timed ticket is needed when rope making in in process so the guide can lead a group around and explain the process.

There is also a small museum on the history of rope making at the dockyard. However over the years much of the former exhibits have gone along with some of the demonstrations on how rope was processed and made have gone. This includes how rope was prepared and tested.

Alongside the old ropery is the more modern business of rope making with smaller machines and synthetic fibre which may or may not be working depending on orders.

As it is a commercial business rope can be brought, and there is a small gift shop located near the entrance of the ropery.

As there are steps to the ropery, wheelchair access is limited, and the walkway beside where rope making is narrow and limited, especially at peak time

In addition, it is very noisy when the rope is being made and so may not be idea for those with sensory disabilities, though there is access when rope is not being made.

For safety, visitors are reminded to keep behind the barrier when rope is being made and not lean over or reach into where the rope is being made.

Photographs and videos are allowed to be taken of...

Access to the ropery is included with an entry ticket to Chatham Dockyard. If booked online in advance, this costs £28.50 and includes unlimited vists for one year. The ropery is still a working business, so at certain times you can see a demonstration of rope being made. At busy times you are supposed to book a timed entry ticket from the visitor centre at the main entry to...

What an amazing place! Part of a larger attraction for the Historic Dockyard. Rooery is still fulfilling commercial orders here! Rope still made by hand. They try to provide a rope making demo daily during weekdays but not guaranteed. When you visit the Historic Dockyards you...