Inside look promised as naval base opens doors

People will get the chance to have a look around Devonport during open days

People are being given the chance to look at the work going on at a Devon naval base.

The Royal Navy and defence company Babcock have set up open day events at Devonport in Plymouth to show what happens behind the walls.

Doors are open to the people who secured tickets in a ballot from 10:00 to 18:00 BST, with last entry at 15:00. Families of employees were allowed to visit on Thursday.

Organisers said anyone who wanted to attend must have proof of nationality due to Devonport being a nuclear licensed site protected under the National Security Act 2023.

John Gane, managing director of Babcock's Devonport site, said the teams were excited to open up the gates and show people what goes on there.

He said it was fantastic to show "some of the mystery" about what happens at the site.

"Hopefully it will attract people and generations of the future to come and work here in Plymouth," he said.