Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks

The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Available until 16 November 2025

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Don't miss the LEGO® Brickwrecks exhibition at Chatham Historic Dockyard for a limited time!

The internationally-acclaimed LEGO® exhibition, "Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks" is making it's UK debut at Chatham Historic Dockyard from the 8th of March to the 31st of August 2025. 

Designed by Certified Professional Ryan "The Brickman" McNaught, this exhibition invites visitors of all ages to explore the stories of eight iconic shipwrecks, brought to life through large-scale LEGO® models. 

Brickwrecks will take you on a captivating voyage through maritime history and archaeology as famous shipwrecks are recreated with incredible detail and creativity. From ancient vessels to modern-day wrecks, this exhibition covers legendary ships spanning over 3,000 years! 

Every model offers a unique opportunity to discover the stories of each of the ships, its historical significance and the remarkable finds uncovered in these underwater archaeological sites. Get your LEGO® exhibition tickets for the best prices online and don't miss out on this limited time experience at Chatham Historic Dockyard. 

General admission tickets are included in your purchase. 

LEGO® Brickwrecks Displays at Chatham Historic Dockyard include: 

  • RMS Titanic: The famed luxury liner that tragically sank in the North Atlantic in 1912.
  • Batavia: A Dutch trading ship that met its end in 1629 off Western Australia’s coast.
  • HMS Terror & HMS Erebus: Both wrecked in 1848 while seeking the Northwest Passage.
  • Uluburun: The oldest known shipwreck, dating to around 1300 BCE, discovered off the coast of Turkey.
  • HMS Pandora: Lost in 1791 while pursuing the Bounty mutineers on the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Vasa: The iconic Swedish warship, sunk in Stockholm harbour in 1628.
  • Shinan: A Chinese vessel that sank in 1323 near South Korea’s Shinan Islands.
  • MV Rena: A Liberian container ship wrecked on New Zealand’s Astrolabe Reef in 2011.

These meticulously crafted models range from 1 to 3 metres in length, showcasing varying scales and details that capture the history of each wreck. 

Location

The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Main Gate Road,
Chatham,
Kent,
ME4 4TZ
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How to find us

Address: The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ

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By car:

Follow the Brown tourist signs (anchor) from Junctions 1, 3 and 4 of the M2 and Junction 6 of the M20.

They have plenty of car parking spaces with no height restrictions. Motorhomes are welcome but please note that these cannot be parked overnight.

There are dedicated parking bays for Blue Badge Holders and EV charging points available.

By train:

The Historic Dockyard Chatham’s nearest train station is Chatham Station which is regularly served by Southeastern High Speed travelling to/from London St Pancras as well as regular services via London Victoria and Charing Cross.

By bus:

The Historic Dockyard is served by a number of local bus services currently operated by Arriva buses.

For up-to-date information on local buses please visit the Arriva website and enter ‘Chatham Historic Dockyard’ as your destination.

Facilities
  • Toilets
  • Changing Places
  • Restaurant and Canteen/Café available on site
  • Free parking
  • Gift Shop
More Info
Is Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust wheelchair-friendly?

The distance between the main entrance and the furthermost gallery is approximately 800 metres. The Historic Dockyard Chatham have worked with AccessAble to create access guides around the whole site, and they have a ‘Changing Places’ facility.

The route between the galleries and ships has a fairly even surface with the ground sloping down from east to west. Guests are welcome to bring any type of mobility vehicle. 

There are accessible toilets located throughout the site at the following locations:

  • Museum Square
  • Thunderbolt Pier
  • Outdoor Play Area
  • No.1 Smithery
  • Mess Deck
  • Steam, Steel & Submarines.

One personal assistant is permitted free entry if you are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment.

Is Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed on site, but not in the galleries and eating areas.

Does Chatham Historic Dockyard have parking?

Yes! Parking is free on site.

They also have disabled parking in the main car park within easy reach of the admission point, please display your Blue Badge clearly. 

Where can I get the cheapest tickets for Chatham Historic Dockyard?

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