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An official location tour dedicated to hit BBC series ‘Call the Midwife’ has opened at The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent, UK
Lauren Heath-Jones | Planet Attractions | 02 May 2023
Several of the show’s cast members attended the tours launch at the historic dockyard Credit: Vikki Rimmer
The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust has launched an official tour dedicated to popular British TV series Call the Midwife.
The dockyard and heritage attraction, in Kent, UK, serves as a filming location for the show and was previously home to a smaller version of the tour. It has now been expanded to include a new gallery housing exclusive sets, props and costumes, including Nurse Trixie’s wedding dress worn in the season 12 finale.
The Call the Midwife Official Location Tour was created in collaboration with the show’s production company, Neal Street Productions and invites visitors to explore the dockyard’s cobbled streets and buildings, which double as London’s East End, as well as take a peek inside several of the show’s sets including Violet’s haberdashery and Buckle’s newsagents. The tour is led by costumed ‘midwives’, who share stories about the sisters of Nonnatus House and show photos from the series.
The tour’s launch was attended by several cast members, including lead actress Jenny Agutter, who plays Sister Julienne, Laura Main, who plays Nurse Shelagh Turner and Stephen McGann, who plays Dr Turner.
“We’re excited to see the reaction to our new, exclusive gallery dedicated to Call the Midwife,” said Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust commercial director; Olivia Horner.
“We know how much visitors have enjoyed the tour over the years and with the addition of new sets, costumes, props, that include Trixie’s wedding dress, Buckle’s shop and Violet’s haberdashery, we are sure that the tour will prove even more popular in years to come.”
Dame Pippa Harris, executive producer of the show, also commented on the launch saying: “Call the Midwife has had a long and successful relationship with The Historic Dockyard Chatham from filming many of the iconic external scenes to running a wonderful tour and exhibition.”
“Neal Street Productions are very proud to be expanding the exhibition space this year. We hope anyone visiting the new gallery and tour will feel fully immersed into the world of Call the Midwife.”
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