This is an operational base, so you can\u2019t just turn up and have a look round! However there are a couple of ways of getting to see parts of it. One way is to apply for a place on the frequent guided tour (twice daily, several days a week). This could include a submarine or warship visit. They\u2019ll let you know if your application is successful. You might want to enquire what you should bring with you, to avoid a panic attack on the day on the lines of \u201cwhere\u2019s my photo ID?!\u201d I can\u2019t tell you if they\u2019ll run a security check on you or not\u2026
\nIt would be a good idea to check beforehand the location of the meeting point and how to get there. Devonport is a big place\u2026 Once you have located the meeting-point on the day, you should be able to park in front of the reception centre, assuming the armed guards let you in.
\nAnother way of getting in is to wait for one of the Navy Days or Heritage Days, when you can just turn up and look at various museums, and go on timed minibus tours of parts of the site. This might include a submarine or warship visit, and historic buildings.
\nA note of caution: I don\u2019t mean to be rude to the overweight and disabled, but for visiting warships and submarines, a certain standard of agility and fitness is required. Operational vessels have steep ladders and confined openings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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