HMNB Devonport
Devonport is the biggest naval base in Western Europe and has been a vital support for the Royal Navy since 1691. Spread across a vast area of more than 650 acres, it features 15 dry docks, four miles of waterfront, 25 tidal berths, and five basins.
Role of the base
His Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport is home to several Royal Navy ships and Units based in the Westcountry. This includes Britain’s largest Amphibious Ships, Research and Survey vessels and the majority of the Royal Navy’s frigates.
It also serves as the central training Hub for the frontline and the FOST (Fleet Operational Standards and Training) organisation, who are responsible for ensuring Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels are fit to join the operational fleet.
With a workforce of 2,500 Service people and civilians, Devonport also contributes to the local economy by supporting approximately 400 local businesses and generating around ten percent of Plymouth's income.
Recovery centre
Hasler Naval Service Recovery Centre is in HMS Drake, which is part of HMNB Devonport. It serves as a dedicated facility for the rehabilitation and recovery of serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel who have been injured or become ill as a result of their service.
The centre provides a range of support services, including medical care, rehabilitation programs, and psychological support, to help individuals in their recovery and transition back into active duty or civilian life. Effective assistance and support is also available for their families.
The centre provides a range of support services, including medical care, rehabilitation programs, and psychological support, to help individuals in their recovery and transition back into active duty or civilian life. Effective assistance and support is also available for their families.
King's Harbour Master Plymouth
The King's Harbour Master Plymouth ensures that every ship, boat and visitor makes safe and orderly passage through the waters of the Dockyard Port of Plymouth. You can track ships movement.
Base sports facilities
The Wyvern Centre has two gyms, both of which are marked up for all popular indoor sports, such as:
- Football
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Volleyball
The Centre's also complete with a large and functional training area for resistance training, and is further complemented by a large cardiovascular (CV) training suite.
The three squash courts at HMNB Devonport are all available for booking, while we also offer the hiring of rackets and balls if you don't have your own equipment with you.
Our spinning studio has 15 bikes for general use through the week, and is also ideal for group sessions and classes.
The Endeavour Building swimming pool is a modern, state of the art facility. Built with donations raised by the Help 4 Heroes charity, the pool’s main use is for the rehabilitation of Service personnel.
Lane and family swims are available daily for entitled users throughout the week and at weekends.
The pool is 25m by 16m, with a depth range of 0.9 to 1.8 metres and has a maximum loading capacity of 40 bathers.
A range of facilities for sport and recreation are available, including:
- Outdoor training areas (which include pull bars and dip stations)
- Multiuser Game Area
- Grass football pitch
- 3G football pitch
- Rugby pitch
- Three tennis courts
We're additionally able to offer three external facilities through Devonport:
- Bullpoint provides a sand-based hockey pitch, four grass pitches for football and rugby as well as a sports bar and changing facilities.
- Keyham provides an artificial pitch for rugby and changing facilities.
- Rectory provides a grass pitch for rugby along with a sports bar and changing facilities.
The Wyvern Centre benefits from a Sports Bar.
As well as making a welcome and relaxing area to unwind after your workout or training session, the space can be hired for private use for parties, social gatherings and other events requiring an adaptable location.
Please contact us through the number above for further information and to book.