{"id":21376,"date":"2026-03-30T12:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=21376"},"modified":"2026-03-30T16:09:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:09:42","slug":"historic-dockyard-chatham-ocean-photographer-exhibition-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/historic-dockyard-chatham-ocean-photographer-exhibition-2026","title":{"rendered":"The Historic Dockyard Chatham Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Something extraordinary is coming to Kent this spring, and it’s not to be missed! The Historic Dockyard Chatham<\/a> is hosting the UK debut<\/strong> of the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition, and it is every bit as spectacular as it sounds. Running from 28 March to 31 August 2026<\/strong>, this is your chance to experience one of the world’s most prestigious ocean photography competitions in person, right here in the South East.<\/p>\n

TL;DR:<\/strong> 116 stunning award-winning ocean photographs, selected from over 15,000 entries worldwide, are on display at The Historic Dockyard Chatham from 28 March to 31 August 2026. Entry is included in your standard Dockyard admission ticket. Perfect for families, nature lovers, and photography fans!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, a photography lover, or simply looking for an inspiring family day out in Kent, this exhibition delivers something truly unforgettable. From tiny microscopic sea creatures to sweeping open-ocean seascapes, the images on display will leave you and the kids completely wide-eyed with wonder.<\/p>\n

Best of all?<\/strong> The exhibition is included in your standard Dockyard admission ticket, so there’s no extra cost to enjoy it!<\/p>\n

What Is the Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition?<\/h2>\n

The Ocean Photographer of the Year<\/a> is one of the world’s leading ocean photography competitions, run by London-based Oceanographic Magazine<\/em> and co-presented with Blancpain as part of the Blancpain Ocean Commitment. Its mission is as beautiful as the images it celebrates: to showcase the stunning diversity of our blue planet while shining a powerful light on the very real challenges our oceans face.<\/p>\n

Each year, the competition attracts entries from professional and amateur photographers alike. In 2026, judges reviewed more than 15,000 submissions<\/strong> from around the globe before selecting 116 extraordinary images for the exhibition. These aren’t just pretty pictures; they are windows into a world most of us will never see with our own eyes.<\/p>\n

What Makes This Exhibition Special?<\/h3>\n

The exhibition spans an incredible range of categories, taking visitors on a journey through the ocean’s many moods and stories:<\/p>\n