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Sunday 13th April 2008
The Historic Dockyard, Chatham
More than 1,500 Alfa Romeo owners and enthusiasts are expected to descend on the Historic Dockyard Chatham on Sunday 13 April as the venue plays host to the Alfa Romeo Owners Club season opening event of 2008.
A fun day out for Alfa and car fans alike, Spring Alfa Day will see iconic and evocative examples from the past 60 years on display. A real opportunity to see the changing style and sophistication of the Alfa Romeo marque of the years, in one place. Supported by a number of trade and private stands offering parts, accessories, miniatures, literature and models, the event is not to be missed any true Alfa fan!
The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a great place to visit. Set in an 80-acre estate with stunning historic architecture, historic ships and museum galleries, the site offers a unique and rewarding visitor experience that will excite, educate and entertain you - whatever your age! Discover over 400 years of Britain's maritime history as you explore the world's most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail. The Dockyard is also home to the Kent Police and the Royal Navy Auxiliary Service (RNXS) museums and Britain’s last coal-fired paddle steamer, the Kingswear Castle. We are hoping the vessel will be ‘in steam’ during our visit and available for mini-cruises on the River Medway during the day. One of Kent's top tourist attractions, The Historic Dockyard Chatham is easy to find. Well sign-posted from the M25/A2/M2/M20 and with plenty of car parking.
Enjoy tasty hot or cold meals, sweet or savoury snacks, a selection of hot or cold beverages or just an ice cream from one of the catering outlets on site. You may wish to bring your own picnic with you to enjoy in the quiet and secluded Commissioner’s House Garden or on one of the other grass areas within the site. Picnic tables are located next to the outdoor children’s play area and an indoor picnic area is also available adjacent to the Ropery, in case of poor weather.
The recently refurbished, Alfa Romeo main dealer, Northgate in Canterbury, will ensure the event includes an added dimension in the shape of the brand new, limited edition Alfa 147 Collezione. Examples of the award winning Brera, Spider and 159 will also be on display.
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The event starts at 10.00am and runs all day until final site closure at 6.00pm. Tickets cost £13.50 for adults and a discounted advance booking service is available until 31st March. To save money and receive a ‘Fast Track’ entry into the event, please use the AROC booking form (see sidebar) and concessions apply. Tickets include entry to The Historic Dockyard Chatham and the visitor attractions on site. For more information visit www.thedockyard.co.uk
The quickest and easiest route to The Historic Dockyard by road is via the A2/M2 junction 1 then follow the brown anchor signs and use the A289 (Wainscott Bypass) and the Medway Tunnel straight to our front door! For those of you with Sat Nav devices, the postcode is ME4 4TZ. Click here for Google map.
Chatham is only an hour's drive from London, Dover and the Channel Tunnel and a short distance from the M25. The site is sign posted from junctions 1, 3 and 4 of the M2. Follow the brown tourist anchor signs.
Medway is steeped in history and rich in culture, making it an area with both a vibrant past and a promising future. Whether you've come for Medway's maritime or military connections, to see the place Charles Dickens loved and wrote about, to visit heritage and leisure attractions or festivals and events, you'll find an area packed with things to see and do. Bluewater, one of Europe’s leading shopping and leisure destinations is located less than five miles from the Dockyard (see www.bluewater.co.uk ).The adjacent city of Rochester with it’s cathedral and castle is well worth a visit. An exciting new Ramada Encore hotel has recently opened in the Historic Dockyard area of Chatham and is ideally located for visitors to our event. To book call 0844 8010313 or on-line at www.encorechatham.co.uk For further information, assistance with booking accommodation or guidance contact:
Medway Visitor Information Centre
95 High Street
Rochester
Kent ME1 1LX
Telephone: 01634 843666
Fax: 01634 847891
Email: visitor.centre@medway.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 8441 7196 (09:00 – 18:00 Mon – Fri only)
Email: stuart.alfa@virgin.net
For trade stand bookings please:
Telephone: 07932 164839
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Kent ME4 4TZ
Website: www.thedockyard.co.uk