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Get ready for an epic weekend of gaming madness at the Medway Gaming Festival.
Immerse yourself in the ultimate gaming experience in a unique historic setting. The Medway Gaming Festival will take over the iconic Historic Dockyard Chatham for an unforgettable weekend of gaming, technology and entertainment.
Gaming Extravaganza: Explore the latest and greatest in the gaming world with cutting edge technology, VR experiences and a diverse range of gaming platforms. From legendary retro games to the hottest new releases, there’s something for every gamer.
Tech Zone: Step into the future with our Tech Zone partners, showcasing the latest innovations in gaming hardware, software, and virtual reality. Test out the coolest gadgets and see what the future of gaming has in store.
Esports Tournaments: Witness intense esports battles as top players compete for glory and fantastic prizes. Whether you’re a casual observer or a seasoned esports enthusiast, the adrenaline will be pumping.
Military Simulations: Immerse yourself in the world of military technologies engage in fun family activities and learn more about the roles within the military. From flight simulators to ground operations, test your skills in realistic scenarios and try out the latest gear used by the services.
Cosplay: Unleash your inner character and come dressed as your favourite gaming hero. Join the cosplay parade, compete in the costume contest, meet like-minded enthusiasts who share your passion for all things geeky, learn new skills in the cosplay village and engage in our dedicated cosplay stage.
Retroland Exhibition: Experience an interactive journey across the history of video gaming, including period dioramas for those fab photo opportunities, dozens of period gaming stations, and special gaming features created just for this exhibition, exploring each decade along with the MGF Arcade Zone.
Stage Shows: Enjoy a range of stage shows from live music on the outside stage to fun interactive stage shows on the expo stage along with talks and panel discussions.
Table Top Games: Whether you’re a seasoned dungeon master or a first-time player, the Medway Gaming Festival welcomes all adventurers. Bring your dice, gather your party, and let the tabletop adventures begin.
Lifesize DND: After launching at MGF23, this feature has gone on to take the event world by storm. Voted No. 1 feature across all MCM Comic Con events in 2023 and now touring across Europe, it will return with a completely new story to its home at MGF featuring real scenery, soundscapes, monsters, magic items, character costumes, the huge Dragon Arch and live Dungeon Masters to guide you on your life sized adventures.
Film and TV Guests: This year we’re welcoming celebrity guests for the very first time in celebration of The Historic Dockyard Chatham’s status as a major filming location. From actors to motion capture artists, voice actors to stunt performers and creature artists.
Wrestling: Experience the UKPW superstars showcasing their incredible skills, delivering six epic matches each day, right in the heart of Museum Square. Brace yourself for the ultimate showdown for the UKPW Championship as ‘The Wolf Of Brawlstreet’ Alexander Roth goes head-to-head with the formidable ‘Top Hat Gaming Man’ Richard Parliament. Join the crowd for a remarkable display of athleticism and entertainment that will keep you at the edge of your seat throughout the day!
And so much more: Take a break from the virtual realm and try your hand at the ancient art of axe throwing, experience the thrill of gel blasting – a tactical and exhilarating team sport that combines strategy and marksmanship, dive into intense nerf warfare in our breath-taking arena. Victory is just a foam dart away!
Gamer’s Feast: Refuel and recharge with a variety of food stalls and refreshment options. Take a break from the action to enjoy delicious treats and mingle with fellow gamers.
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Sponsorship is important to the success of the Historic Dockyard. Our sponsors can enjoy a flexible approach to partnership opportunities and a wide range of bespoke benefits designed to achieve their desired aims.
Partnering with the Medway Gaming Festival provides a unique opportunity to showcase your brand to a captivated audience.
We appreciate there is a lot going on at MGF, hopefully these frequently asked questions to help but if you still have a burning question, please drop us a line at info@chdt.org.uk
10am to 5pm
Single Day Tickets (adult, child, concession, family)
You do not need to print your tickets but we will need to see your booking confirmation on your phone, clearly showing your booking reference number.
The permanent Mess Deck Restaurant and Wagon Stop Canteen will be open throughout the festival, along with a number of temporary catering outlets. There will be two bars serving cold drinks.
Yes there will be a range of traders at the festival.
Find out how to get to The Historic Dockyard Chatham here.
Yes there is FREE ample parking with dedicated parking bays for Blue Badge Holders. Simply follow the signs for visitor parking upon arrival. There will be overflow car parking available, please follow directions upon arrival.
Entry to MGF is via the main Visitor Entrance for The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The Main Gate will not be open for entry.
The closest station is Chatham. The Historic Dockyard is within walking distance (20-30mins) of the station which is regularly served by Southeastern services.
MGF welcomes everyone. Every effort has been made to ensure maximum accessibility for the festival. The Historic Dockyard is, however, an 80 acre (32 hectare) site with over 100 historic buildings and structures and 3 historic warships. This alone provides some limitations and challenges to access but we are happy to discuss these with you to ensure you get the best from your day.
You will find information about access across the Historic Dockyard on our Access page.
If you require special assistance please contact us via info@chdt.org.uk
Yes, there will be a quiet room located near Museum Square. Whether you’re feeling anxious, overstimulated, or just need a moment by yourself, this is a dedicated spot for you to reset whilst still being close enough to the main action so that you can re-enter as soon as you’re ready.
You may bring your dog but they must be kept on a lead at all times and are not permitted inside any of the galleries or food outlets the exception being assistance dogs.
Please note that the site will be extremely busy and noisy. For the safety of others as well as dogs we request that you don’t leave your dog unattended at any time and we also advise against leaving your dog in your car for even a short period of time. We do expect owners to be responsible for their pet and its needs.
Complimentary Carer Passes are available for anyone who needs special assistance. Any ticket holder can request an additional ticket for their registered carer to attend free of charge. Carers will need to show a form of ID upon arrival. These tickets are processed on walk up (on the day) only.
Medway Gaming Festival features a good combination of covered and open-air locations. Some areas may be subject to change location if impacted by rain or wind.
Yes. Random bag searches will be in place for the safety of our visitors, staff, exhibitors and volunteers.
No, all those aged under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Yes, we have made the site wheelchair friendly but please lookout for the railway tracks to ensure wheels do not get stuck.
There are disabled toilets throughout the site. There is also a Changing Places facility available on the ground floor of the Fitted Rigging House. Please ask a member of staff to assist with access to the facility.
There are accessible toilets located throughout the Historic Dockyard at the following locations:
Museum Square
Outdoor Play Area
No.1 Smithery
Mess Deck
Fitted Rigging House
Please make note of the reference number before you arrive. Our team will then check in the number of people on show.
No alcohol to be brought into our site. Any alcohol consumed onsite must be purchased from one of our licensed venues.
We reserve the right to refuse admission to the venue at our discretion and any person who fails to comply with instructions from a member of Dockyard staff or other person acting on behalf of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust may be asked to leave. In addition, anyone found to be causing damage to the venue, the venue infrastructure, causing harm to any other person onsite, behaving in an illegal, anti-social or aggressive manner, appearing to be under the influence of drink or drugs or in breach of these conditions will be ejected and reported to the police.
The following is a list of attractions that are open and closed:
OPEN
CLOSED
HMS CAVALIER
Command of the Oceans Exhibition
HMS GANNET
Hearts of Oak Exhibition
HM Submarine OCELOT (free-flow)
Steam, Steel & Submarines Exhibition
Mess Deck and Wagon Stop Restaurants
The Ropery
The RNLI Historic Lifeboat Collection
No.3 Slip
Museum Square
No. 1 Smithery
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