The UK Maritime Heritage Forum is an annual conference and networking event that brings together museum organisations, professionals, volunteers, and policymakers dedicated to preserving and promoting the UK’s rich maritime heritage. The event provides an opportunity to share knowledge, showcase best practice, and discuss challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Through talks, panels, and networking, the Forum helps strengthen collaboration and support in the maritime heritage sector.

The next UK Maritime Heritage Forum will take place between 20 – 22 October 2026 at Chatham Historic Dockyard, Kent, UK. Save the date! More details to follow in Spring 2026.

A large ship docked at a historic dockyard, with cranes and buildings in the background, under a colorful sky.
Image copyright of Historic Dockyard Chatham

Past UK Maritime Heritage Forums:

2025 – Edinburgh
2024 – Falmouth
2023 – Liverpool
2022 – Portsmouth
2019 – Glasgow
2018 – Greenwich, London
2017 – Hull
2016 – Jersey
2015 – Newcastle-upon-Tyne
2014 – Belfast
2013 – Shetland
2011 – Chatham
2010 – Bristol
2009 – Portsmouth
2008 – Liverpool