Dickens World  

 
 
ADDRESS
Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, ME4 4LL
 
 
TELEPHONE
 
OPENING TIMES
Jan to Dec: Mon to Sun 10:00 - 19:00. Last admission 17:00. Closed Christmas Day
 
PRICES
£12.50 (Adults), £7.50 (Children), £10.50 (Concs)
 

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  • Visitor Information

Dickens World is an indoor themed attraction at Chatham Maritime, celebrating the life, work and times of one of Britain's best loved authors, Charles Dickens. It takes you on a fascinating journey through Dickens' lifetime as you step back into Dickensian England and are immersed in the urban streets, sounds and smells of the 19th century.

 

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Kidbrooke Village
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The Village Centre, SE3 | 22.1 miles from Dickens World
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17 Western Gateway, E16 | 23.4 miles from Dickens World
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Greenwich
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
SE10 | 23.8 miles from Dickens World
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Maidstone, ME17 | 11.5 miles from Dickens World
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National Trust: Rainham Hall
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
The Broadway, Rainham, RM13 | 16.7 miles from Dickens World
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Red House (William Morris Museum)
London > Attractions > Museums
Red House Lane, Bexleyheath, DA6 | 17.8 miles from Dickens World
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Queen's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Billet Lane, RM11 | 17.5 miles from Dickens World
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Brick Lane Music Hall
London > Entertainment > Theatres
443 North Woolwich Road, E16 | 22.2 miles from Dickens World
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Blackheath Halls
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
23 Lee Road, SE3 | 23 miles from Dickens World
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Lola's Cupcakes, Bluewater
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
Lower Winter Garden, Bluewater, DA9 | 11.5 miles from Dickens World
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Simon Carter Blackheath
London > Shopping > Menswear
9 Tranquil Vale, SE3 | 23 miles from Dickens World
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JoJo Maman Bebe, Blackheath
London > Shopping >
21 Montpelier Vale, SE3 | 23.1 miles from Dickens World
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Carluccio's
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Bluewater, Greenhithe, DA9 | 11.6 miles from Dickens World
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Yak & Yeti - Orpington
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
36 - 50 High Street, Orpington, BR5 | 18 miles from Dickens World
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Indian Essence
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
176-178 Petts wood Road, Petts Wood, BR5 | 19.8 miles from Dickens World
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University of Greenwich
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Maritime Greenwich University Campus, Park Row, SE10 | 23.8 miles from Dickens World
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English National Ballet
London > Education > Adult Education
41 Hopewell Square City Island, South Kensington, London E14 | 23.9 miles from Dickens World
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Four Corners
London > Education > Adult Education
121 Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 26.6 miles from Dickens World
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Danson Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Danson Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 | 17.3 miles from Dickens World
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Rom Skatepark
London > Leisure >
Upper Rainham Road, RM12 | 18.4 miles from Dickens World
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Coral Romford Greyhound Stadium
London > Leisure > Spectator Sport
London Road, Romford, RM7 | 19.6 miles from Dickens World
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The Depot
London > Nightlife > Pubs
7 Peglar Square, Kidbrooke Village , SE3 | 22.2 miles from Dickens World
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The Trafalgar Tavern
London > Nightlife > Pubs
Park Row, SE10 | 23.8 miles from Dickens World
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The Greenwich Union
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
56 Royal Hill, SE10 | 23.9 miles from Dickens World
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Studio 338
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
338 Boord Street, Greenwich, SE10 | 23.6 miles from Dickens World
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NY-LON
London > Nightlife > Bars
The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 | 23.8 miles from Dickens World
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Building Six
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 | 23.8 miles from Dickens World
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Eltham Palace
London > Business > Venue Hire
Court Yard, Off Court Rd, SE9 | 21.1 miles from Dickens World
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ExCeL London
London > Business > Venue Hire
Royal Victoria Dock, E16 | 22.9 miles from Dickens World
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Peninsula Square, SE10 | 23.8 miles from Dickens World
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