HMNB Portsmouth
Portsmouth Naval Base has been an integral part of the city since 1194. It is home to almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships, including the flagship aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince Of Wales, the formidable Type 45 destroyers, Type 23 frigates and mine countermeasures and fishery protection squadrons. The base is a major employer and provides lodging facilities to RN personnel serving at the base and in Portsmouth-based ships.
Role of the base
There are many ships all over the country that, although not based in Portsmouth, come under the Portsmouth Flotilla, these are:
- The Archer Class ships - First Patrol Squadron,
- HMS Cutlass & HMS Dagger based in Gibraltar,
- Fishery Protection Ships (HMS Tyne, Mersey and Severn).
King's Harbour Master Portsmouth
The King's Harbour Master Portsmouth ensures that every ship, boat and visitor makes a safe and orderly passage through the waters of the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth. You can track our ships' movement.
Base sports facilities
At HMS Nelson Gym, we're delighted to be home to the Regional Rehabilitation Unit (RRU).
The rehab area is large in floor space, allowing us to help Service personnel meet their goals, aims and ambitions in an area they deserve. It also allows the Rehab Team to accommodate a range of recovery and rehabilitation classes, utilising various equipment to help implement a range of approaches, methods and disciplines.
More information on programmes and RRU facilities can be directed through the number provided above.
Our well appointed functional area is large, covering the full length of two standard gym floors.
An extensive range of workout and training equipment is provided in the area. Though this is not an exhaustive list, our kit includes:
- SkiErgs
- Rowing machine
- Prowler (weights sled)
- Ropes
- Slam balls
- Kettlebells
- Skipping ropes
The area is also equipped with multiple functional rigs, which are accompanied with various barbells and bumper weight plates.
Our cardiovascular (CV) suite is an area equipped with multiple machines which are able to help you get the most out of your cardio workout, whether low intensity, HIT or HIIT.
Additionally, the area also has a well appointed floor space. Suitable for workouts and training sessions, kit includes:
- Slam balls
- Kettlebells
- Studio barbells
- Dumbbells
Our weights room is a large area with 40mm flooring throughout. A well equipped area, the kit available includes:
- Two squat racks
- Two deadlifting platforms
A variety of different machines supporting exercise of all major muscle groups are also provided here.
The spinning suite here at HMS Nelson Gym is fully equipped with multiple spinning bikes and an indoor training system. The area can be used to run classes and/or can booked for solo use.
Whether you require information on available classes, or are interested in working out individually, the staff at the front desk will be happy to help.
Our sports hall can be used for a large range of indoor sports, including:
- Football
- Badminton
- Basketball
The PT office are able to provide all necessary equipment as and when required.
Currently, the hall is accommodated with multiple CV exercise machines, which include: SkiErgs, rowing machines, spin bikes, treadmills and watt bikes.
Our boxing gym is a large fully floored area that is often used to train the RNRM Boxing squad. The area is fully equipped and includes:
- Boxing ring
- Multiple punch bags
- Various training equipment
We have a large area dedicated to sports, with the grounds providing:
- Athletics track
- Multi-use games area (MUGA)
- Three full sized football pitches
- Rugby pitch
- Hockey pitch
- Cricket pitch
These facilities can all be booked via the BAE helpdesk. Specific sporting equipment can also be loaned and signed out from HMS Nelson Gym as needed.
Find us
HMNB Portsmouth
Contact Details
Address: Royal Navy & Royal Marines Careers Information Office Victory Building
Portsmouth
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Portsmouth
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