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Discover the official Call the Midwife Tour at Chatham Dockyard, where you can walk the very streets featured in the hit BBC series. Join a costumed guide for a 1.5-hour stroll through iconic filming locations, original props, and behind-the-scenes stories.
Discover the official Call the Midwife Tour at Chatham Dockyard, where you can walk the very streets featured in the hit BBC series. Join a costumed guide for a 1.5-hour stroll through iconic filming locations, original props, and behind-the-scenes stories.
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Step into the world of the beloved BBC series "Call the Midwife" with the official Call the Midwife Tour at Chatham Dockyard, Kent. This 1.5-hour walking tour offers an immersive journey through the atmospheric streets and historic sites that doubled as the East End of London in the 1950s and 1960s. Chatham Dockyard, a remarkable maritime heritage site in southeast England, transforms into Poplar Dock’s gritty neighborhoods—the backdrop for countless memorable scenes from the series. What makes this tour truly unique is its authentic connection to the show’s creators, Neal Street Productions, and oversight by the producers themselves, providing unprecedented access to original props, costumes, and behind-the-scenes insight.
As you stroll through the dockyard’s evocative lanes, you’ll pass landmarks made famous on screen: the Lisbon Buildings, the exterior of The London Hospital, Thames dockside vistas, and the entrance to Doctor Turner’s surgery. The tour is led by a costumed midwife guide who brings the era and the show to life with fascinating anecdotes, sharing stories about filming, character backgrounds, and historical context. This gentle-paced walk reveals not just film locations but also layers of local history, as Chatham’s storied naval dockyard has served as a filming venue for numerous TV productions beyond "Call the Midwife."
Chatham itself is a town with deep naval roots along the River Medway, with the Historic Dockyard offering an authentic glimpse into Britain’s maritime past. The blend of this industrial heritage with the mid-20th-century drama on screen creates a compelling experience for fans and visitors keen on British cultural history. Sturdy footwear is recommended due to some uneven surfaces on the route.
The tour includes full entry to the dockyard, allowing guests to explore the site before or after the event. Groups are limited to 26 participants, ensuring an intimate atmosphere and personalized storytelling. Whether you’re a long-time follower of the series or a curious traveler interested in cinematic history, this unique outdoor walking tour offers a rare chance to connect with the world of "Call the Midwife" on an authentic and engaging level.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels as the walk is gentle paced but involves uneven ground.
Yes, the tour is family-friendly and suitable for all ages.
Yes, please inform the operators in advance if you require any mobility assistance.
Yes, the tour includes viewing original props and costumes from the series.
Yes, guests are welcome to take photos of the locations and costumes.
Groups are limited to a maximum of 26 people to maintain an intimate experience.
The tour operates throughout the year, but dress accordingly for outdoor weather conditions.
Chatham Dockyard was a vital Royal Navy base from the 16th century until 1984, now preserved as a historic site and filming location.
The dockyard operates sustainable tourism practices to preserve its historic buildings and surrounding environment for future generations.
Brit Movie Tours is a York, England–based tour operator specialising in film and television location experiences across the United Kingdom. The company organises private, small-group and coach tours as well as walking and black-taxi experiences that visit on-screen locations from popular series and films. Tours cover a wide variety of properties and genres, including dedicated experiences for Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Peaky Blinders, All Creatures Great and Small, Trainspotting, Line of Duty and Clarkson’s Farm. Offerings range from short city walking tours to full-day excursions such as the Game of Thrones tour from Belfast with the Giant’s Causeway and multi-stop private trips in the Yorkshire Dales. Booking is per tour via Brit Movie Tours listings where guests choose private or shared options, view itineraries, durations and meeting points. Formats include black taxi, walking tours and private driver-guided day trips across Britain.
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