Call the Midwife Tour Chatham: Historic Dockyard & Costumes
Walk the Streets Where Call the Midwife Was Filmed
You walk 90 minutes through Chatham Historic Dockyard's Georgian and Victorian buildings, stopping at the exact filming locations from Call the Midwife. Your professional guide explains how the 1950s Poplar scenes were created on the 80-acre site, and you view original costumes and props in the dedicated gallery. Entry to the dockyard and the guided tour are both included, and all surfaces are wheelchair accessible.
1h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Call the Midwife filming locations tour
- Join 90-minute guided walking tour
- Explore 1950s and 1960s Poplar filming sites
- Walk in footsteps of show characters
- View original costumes and props exhibition
- Access Historic Dockyard Chatham site
- See historic warships and galleries
The Experience
Your guide meets you at Chatham Historic Dockyard and walks you through 90 minutes of the exact spots where the BBC's Call the Midwife was shot. The dockyard's Georgian and Victorian buildings stand in for 1950s Poplar — the same narrow streets and brick facades you see on screen. You'll stand where Sister Julienne and Nurse Trixie walked their rounds, and the guide points out how the production team uses the architecture, the light, the angles. It's the kind of detail that makes you rewatch episodes differently afterward.
The tour includes access to the Call the Midwife gallery, where you see original costumes, props, and behind-the-scenes photographs. Your guide is trained to explain not just what was filmed where, but how the dockyard itself became a character in the show — the way a cobbled street or a doorway gets dressed to feel like postwar London. The site spans 80 acres, so there's room to move without crowds pressing in, and the walk is steady but not strenuous. Wheelchair users can access all areas; the surfaces are paved and level throughout.
After the guided portion, you're free to explore the rest of the dockyard on your own if you want — there are historic warships, naval exhibits, and other galleries — but the Call the Midwife tour itself is the 90 minutes with your guide. Most people book this because they've watched the show and want to see the real place; some come for the dockyard's history and stay for the tour. Either way, you leave knowing which building was the clinic, which corner was the market, and why that particular street corner kept appearing in season three.
What’s included
Your 90-minute tour includes a professional guide who leads you through the filming locations, entry to Chatham Historic Dockyard, and access to the Call the Midwife gallery where you see original costumes and props from the show. The dockyard's 80-acre site with over 100 Georgian and Victorian buildings is yours to explore, and all surfaces are wheelchair accessible.
Operated by Brit Movie Tours
Is this one for you?Book this if you've watched Call the Midwife and want to stand in the actual locations where it was filmed — the 90-minute guided format means you get the behind-the-scenes knowledge without spending the whole day figuring out which building was which.
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Top questions
How long is the Call the Midwife tour at Chatham?
The guided tour lasts 90 minutes and covers exterior filming locations across the dockyard.
What's included in the ticket?
Your ticket includes the 90-minute guided tour with a professional guide and entry to Chatham Historic Dockyard, plus access to the Call the Midwife gallery with original costumes and props.
Can I visit the dockyard after the tour?
Yes. After the guided portion, you can explore the rest of the 80-acre site on your own, including historic warships and other exhibits.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All areas and surfaces at the dockyard are wheelchair accessible, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller.
Do I need to be a Call the Midwife fan to enjoy this tour?
The tour is designed for fans of the show, but the dockyard itself is a significant historical site with Georgian and Victorian architecture, so history enthusiasts often find it worthwhile.
What should I wear?
The tour is an outdoor walking tour, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. The dockyard is open-air with limited shelter.
Can service animals come on the tour?
Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.
Is there public transport to the dockyard?
Yes, public transportation options are available nearby to reach Chatham Historic Dockyard.
Call the Midwife Tour Chatham: Historic Dockyard & Costumes
1h 30m · EN
from £ 41 per person
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