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Experience the magic of 'Call the Midwife' with this captivating guided tour of the filming locations at Chatham Dockyard. Led by your very own midwife, you will discover the streets and buildings used to represent the poverty-stricken parts of the East End of London in the 1950s and 1960s. Immerse yourself in the world of the show as your guide shares behind-the-scenes facts and anecdotes about the filming process. Explore an exhibition of original costumes and props from the series, including a recreation of the iconic Nonnatus House dining table. With full access to Chatham Dockyard included, this tour is the ultimate experience for fans of the award-winning TV series. Join us for a gentle-paced, 90-minute walking tour and step into the world of 'Call the Midwife'.

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Suitable for 1-15 Participants
Private Tour, Small Group Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Guided tour of exterior filming locations
Led by your very own midwife and guide
Behind the scenes anecdotes and facts
Exhibition of costumes and props from the show
Access to explore Chatham Dockyard

Included

Professional guide

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

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Introduction

Immerse yourself in the world of the beloved TV series 'Call the Midwife' with the Call the Midwife Location Tour in Chatham. This guided 1.5-hour walking tour takes you to the historic dockyard where many exterior filming locations of the show are located. Led by your very own midwife guide, you'll get behind-the-scenes insights and explore the streets and buildings that were used to represent the impoverished parts of the East End of London in the 1950s and 1960s.

What to expect?

Experience the magic of 'Call the Midwife' as you walk through the iconic Chatham Dockyard. Marvel at the familiar streets and buildings that have served as the backdrop for countless memorable scenes. Listen to fascinating anecdotes about the filming process and get insider information about the show. Admire an exhibition of original costumes and props from the series, including a recreation of the Nonnatus House dining table. This tour offers fans a chance to relive their favorite moments and discover the secrets of the production.

Who is this for?

This tour is a must for die-hard fans of 'Call the Midwife' who want to step into the heart of the show. It is also a great experience for history enthusiasts, as the Chatham Dockyard has been used as a filming location for various movies and TV shows. Whether you're a fan of the show or simply interested in exploring a historically significant site, this tour offers a unique and immersive experience.

Why book this?

With its authentic filming locations and captivating stories, the Call the Midwife Location Tour in Chatham brings the world of the beloved TV series to life. Led by your own midwife guide, you'll gain exclusive insights into the making of the show and delve into the history of Chatham Dockyard. The exhibition of original costumes and props adds an extra layer of authenticity, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of Nonnatus House. This tour offers a one-of-a-kind experience that transports you back in time and deepens your appreciation for the show.

Good to know

The tour lasts for 1.5 hours and is conducted at a gentle pace, allowing you to fully absorb the historical surroundings. The meeting point is at the visitors entrance located in the car park of The Historic Dockyard Chatham. After the tour, you'll have full access to explore Chatham Dockyard on your own. Please note that the tour does not include access to Nonnatus House interiors, as they are filmed at a closed studio set in Surrey.

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How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

At least one adult or senior required per booking

Meeting point & End point

Staff at the visitors entrance located in the car park of The Historic Dockyard Chatham (Postcode: ME4 4UY) will give you a map of the site and information on where to meet the tour guide.

ME4 4UY, Chatham, GB

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews

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4.5 (356)

Kim_B

The Museum was really good but could be bigger and have more in it. The walking tour was also good however we didnt realise that only some of the scenes were filmed here as it really does not explain that when you are reading about it, the impression given is that the sets will be in situ for the tour, but as this is a place where companies use the buildings as offices it really is just very reliant on photo stills from the series and standing outside buildings. It was good but felt a little cheated that I paid £40.00 basically to look at some stills, for the museum which we were in for around 10 minutes and a guide to show me buildings that I could have seen by walking around the dockyard on my own. I would recommend but only if the price was lower or there was more actual call the midwife stuff.

Andrew_V

Dawn was an amazing guide, well informative tour. It was a beautiful day and some fun facts were learnt.

Andrew V

This was a very interesting tour, learnt a lot of the behind the scenes tricks, Dawn was an amusing guide and filled us full of amazing facts. Well worth the visit plus the entry to the dockyard is included.

Madeline_S

This was a wonderful experience touring the place where so many famous scenes of Call the Midwife were filmed. Our tour guide Irene was excellent and very knowledgeable. I really appreciated that she had a photo book of scenes from the show for each of the locations she was pointing out and giving an overview on. That was really helpful. We also toured the dockyard museum before the tour which was outstanding. Overall, great experience! We also got to see many of the props, clothes, and sets that have been used on the show. I thought we had booked the 90 minute tour but we only got the 60 minute one for whatever reason. Otherwise though, great time!

Laura_K

Very informative and a lovely setting. The tour guide made it feel very real, and a lovely tribute as she was dressed as a nurse

James M

It was a fantastic tour. Our retired nurse was a huge fan, and it showed she knew a lot about the location. Before or after your tour, there is so much to see at the dockside for all ages, so plan a whole day!! You are walked to multiple filming locations, and any places with red-painted boxes are used in various films. They fill you in on so much history of not only the show but also the area you won't be disappointed.

Suzanne_M

Seeing the streets was wonderful. The sets and props brought it to life. The guide was really knowledgeable and gave away lots of tricks and secrets. It could have been set up with the washing lines or doors in place. Or maybe allowed to pose behind the counters of the sets or at the dinner table.

Isobel_S

My mum, sister & I enjoyed the tour, enjoyed the ropery and exhibition and the stories that came from the tour guide (Irene). Well worth the journey from up north!

lisa_t

Guide was brilliant,shame buildings werent set up as show,but understand why not able to.lots to do and look around

Liffey

I have done this tour for the second time and if you are a fan of the programme it is highly recommended. The Guide was amazing and so knowledgeable. She was also lots of fun! You get to see the Historic Dockyard in a new light as a film set and it is so enjoyable to link the locations to the series. You also get to see some hidden corners of the Dockyard and you get an insight into the processes of filming on location. There is a fair bit of walking, some of it on uneven ground and it is really an adult oriented tour. You need to allow time to do the tour and see the Dockyard as that is included in the price. The tour takes 90 minutes. Included partway through the tour is a short visit to the little museum full of props from the programme, including a set up of both of the Buckle's shops, the dining room from Nonnatus House and costumes - with Trixie's wedding dress! The museum is interesting in it's own right as a nostalgic piece of popular history with all kinds of household goods and toys from the 60s and 70s that were used in the programme. You don't get very long in there though as it is midway through the tour. Our group was also quite big so everyone was trying to see things and get pictures before we had to leave and so it felt a bit crowded and a but rushed. It would be nicer to have that part at the end of the tour with a bit longer to spend in there and take pictures. I think that's something that the management could look into. I understand that they have to supervise the museum but they could have regular staff in there, as they do at the other parts of the Dockyard. This would surely also help the Call The Midwife (CTMW) Guides as instead of waiting for the group in the middle of the tour, they could leave everyone in the museum at the end of the tour for say, 30 minutes, allowing people to take their time and crowds to naturally thin out. Alternatively, they could leave it open all day with a Dockyard member of staff present, but only allow entry to people with the CTMW tour tickets. I would be interested to know the management's views on this idea. The Museum is only opened as part of the Official CTMW tour you see, so you can't go back a view it in your own time and it is not open to people not participating in the CTMW tour. So the little slot in the middle of the tour is your only chance to see it, which is a shame given the price of the tour tickets. Which brings me to the cost. I did the tour almost exactly a year ago to the day and it cost £27. (April 2023). Shortly after my visit it went up to £35 (May 2023). This year it costs £40. That is one heck of a hike! I'm not sure what the justification is for this. There are a few small additions to the museum, but as I said, you don't get long to look at them. The ticket, as with last year, allows you access to the whole Dockyard Museum for the day but only for the day. Now, an annual ticket to the Dockyard is (I think) £28, so £40 seems relatively a lot for one day plus tour? I know the cost of everything has gone up and you'd expect a small rise, but £13 does not seem justified. And what if you already have the annual ticket to the Historic Dockyard? Do you get a reduced price to join the CTMW tour? I couldn't see anything about this on the website. Many other attractions do this. My other point (which kind of relates to the price and the experience) was that our group felt quite big. Someone told me - and I have no idea if this is truly the case - that they were doing less tours per day but with bigger groups. It was a fantastic day. I really enjoyed it. Sadly it will be my last tour as the price puts it firmly in a 'luxury' category, but if you love the programme it is worth doing. If you are tempted to take a spouse/partner/friend who doesn't watch the programme, leave them in the cafe or let them wander the Dockyard while you do the tour. They probably won't find it interesting as it does relate directly to the episodes.

Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator

2024-05-05 19:49