Chatham Dockyard the Joiners Shop location

studio location

The Historic Dockyard

Chatham

a setting with a story...

For over 400 years, The Historic Dockyard Chatham built and maintained ships for the Royal Navy and is now one of Britain's most important maritime heritage sites.  It is also a favourite location for film and television.  This beautiful Dockyard has been used for the following incredible productions:

Call the Midwife

The Crown

Les Miserables

Sherlock Holmes

Enola Holmes 2

Mr Selfridge

Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Loki Season 2

Ed Sheeran's music videos - Eyes Closed and Boat

a studio location with a difference...

Supernova Studio isn't tucked away in an ordinary business park, it's based in the heart of the Historic Dockyard Chatham, where every building has a story to tell.


For actors, there's something rather fitting about updating your headshots in a location that's starred on screen itself. The Historic Dockyard has been the backdrop for countless films and television productions, making it a place where the worlds of photography and performance naturally come together.  You can even book a Call the Midwife Tour!  

Tour tickets can be purchased here.


Who knows? Your next headshot could be taken just moments away from your next filming location.






For businesses and professionals, our home inside the Joiners Shop carries an incredible legacy. This is the very building where skilled craftsmen created the famous Resolute Desk in the 1880s. Gifted by Queen Victoria to the President of the United States, the desk still takes pride of place in the Oval Office at the White House today as a symbol of friendship and peace. It's a reminder that remarkable things have always been created here, making it the perfect place to create professional images that represent your own business and ambitions.







For children and families, your studio session doesn't have to end when the camera stops clicking. Turn your visit into a memorable family adventure by exploring the Historic Dockyard's award-winning attractions. With an admission ticket (valid for 12 months), you can step aboard historic warships, discover interactive exhibitions, enjoy the cafés and waterfront, and return throughout the year whenever you like. It's a wonderful way to combine beautiful photographs with a day full of memories.

You can book your admission tickets here.






Whether you're taking the next step in your acting career, investing in your business, or capturing precious childhood moments, Supernova Studio offers more than a photoshoot, it's an experience in one of Kent's most iconic and inspiring locations.

Supernova Studio

The Joiners Shop

The Historic Dockyard

Chatham

Kent

ME4 4TZ