Master Ropemakers Shop

Our seasonal wreaths are made with grade A manila rope. Each one hand made and decorated differently. Pop into the Ropery shop, or order online. 01634 823890
https://thedockyard.co.uk/product/decorated-wreath-2/

This lovely wreath was made by Kelly using one of our medium Manila wreaths, doesn’t it look fantastic? Available online, in store or by calling 01634 823890
https://thedockyard.co.uk/product/naked-wreath-2/

Our wonderful seasonal wreaths are available in lots of designs. Each one is hand made using our grade A manila rope in 3 sizes
www.master-ropemakers.co.uk 01634 823890
https://thedockyard.co.uk/product/decorated-wreath-2/

Misty came to see us today choosing a new lead and pet quoit. Such a great customer with lovely manners!

Its that magical time of the year! We handmake every Christmas wreath ensuring no 2 are exactly the same.
https://thedockyard.co.uk/product/decorated-wreath-2
We have a few spaces left on our wreath workshops for the 8th and 15th December, book now to avoid disapointment we cant wait to meet you.
https://thedockyard.co.uk/events/christmas-wreath-workshops/

Everything you buy from us is made by us! The Master Ropemakers Keyring is a monkeyfist keyring made at Historic Dockyard Chatham by our Ropemakers. (You might have seen them on telly this week!)
https://thedockyard.co.uk/?s=KEYRING
Your support allows us to continue making things in a heritage tradition. 01634 823890 www.master-ropemakers.co.uk

Lottie enjoyed picking out a new rope quoit today!

We'll be open all weekend with 5 rope demos each day. The Ropery shop will be open for your rope gifts, seasonal wreaths and lots of pet products. If you're at The Historic Dockyard pop in and say hello. Tickets available online https://thedockyard.co.uk/events/salute-to-the-40s/

We're doing it again.... Our fantastic wreath workshops on December 1st, 8th and 15th. Its a gentle Christmas experience making a wreath you'd be proud to hang on your door or perhaps give as a gift!
https://thedockyard.co.uk/events/christmas-wreath-workshops/

Book today to ensure you have a place. We're holding them in the fitted rigging house to change things up a little. £40 per place.

Ho ho ho! Look at what’s arrived in the Ropery Shop. 🎅🏻 In addition to our Christmas Wreaths we have a selection of Christmas gifts and decorations.

On this day in 1947, the last tug-of-war competition occurred between Dockyard departments for the Lord Rochester Challenge Shield.

More recently, The Master Ropemakers were tasked with making a 530m rope to be used in a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest game of tug of war.

The rope is 36mm synthetic h**p; made of two 240 metre ropes spliced with a 50 metre joining piece to create a total length of 530m. Once completed, it was couriered up to Cefn Siden Beach, Wales for the big game.

The record-breaking match took place on 1 March 2024 with a recorded distance of 516.85 metres and a total of 100 participants. The winning team was led by Welsh rugby player Elinor Snowsill.

Head to Inside Master Ropemaker's to view videos of the rope being made.

We make Monkey Fists in all sizes, here's a giant one made into a doorstop! Our Doostops are world famous and we now manufacture in 3 sizes, standard, large and OMG. There's also a swing option which is made to order to your specification.
https://thedockyard.co.uk/product/monkeys-fist-doorstop/
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Rope has been made at Chatham Dockyard for over 400 years, miles upon miles of rope that has rigged the mightiest vessels ever to take to the sea, including Nelson’s VICTORY.

Today Chatham is the only one of the original four Royal Navy Ropeyards to remain in operation and, together with its related buildings, forms the finest integrated group of 18th century manufacturing buildings in Britain.

📍 The Ropery, The Historic Dockyard Chatham

📸 Carlos Dominguez