On Wednesday 6 February 2025, a milestone moment was celebrated in Medway as senior representatives from the University of Kent, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust and Medway Council gathered to mark the official groundbreaking of Docking Station. This momentous event signifies the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the region’s creative and technological landscape. Over the next 18 months, the site of the Police Section House, a Grade II listed Scheduled Ancient Monument at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, will undergo a remarkable transformation into a cutting-edge creative production facility.
Docking Station is set to redefine what is possible in the creative industries, providing a dynamic environment for innovation, collaboration and growth. Upon completion, the facility will host a wide range of state-of-the-art resources, including a new studio building with a large soundstage, co-working spaces for small businesses and University of Kent graduates and a high-tech production hub for sectors ranging from film and advertising to gaming and immersive technologies.
This project would not have been possible without the invaluable support of our key partners and funders who have played a crucial role in making Docking Station a reality. We would like to extend our thanks to:
- Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
- Medway Council
- Creative Estuary
- Arts Council England
- Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
- Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC)
- National Lottery Heritage Fund
- Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust
These organisations have demonstrated their commitment to the creative and cultural potential of Medway and the South-East. Their vision, support and collaboration have been pivotal in securing the funding and resources needed for such an ambitious and transformative project.
We are excited about the possibilities that Docking Station will unlock for creatives and small businesses, providing them with the tools, resources and support they need to succeed. As we embark on this journey, we remain deeply grateful to all of our partners and funders for their dedication to this visionary project. Together, we are building the future of creativity.