The tours, run in partnership with DML, are free of charge and give anyone with an interest in what happens behind the Naval Base wall and in the Royal Navy around the world the rare opportunity to see a working base in action.
Visitors will also be able to witness first-hand the commercial environment that DML and the Royal Navy share, in a close partnering arrangement and see examples of the diversity of work and employment opportunities available.
The tours will be carried out by bus with Royal Naval personnel giving the commentary and answering questions and will include a visit on an operational warship or submarine and the historic parts of the base. The dynamic nature of the Royal Navy and the Naval Base means the identity of the nominated ship on the day is not known until shortly before and is always dependent on operational demands.
Visits begin at a newly created reception area at Mount Wise in the historic Admiralty House. The reception area features a static and audio visual display telling the story of the Naval Base, bringing visitors right up to date and beyond into the future, outlining activities of all aspects of the Royal Navy and DML.
Both the ships and the displays are regularly up-dated and changed, reflecting the ever-changing nature of the Naval Base and so making it a different experience for repeat visits. |
