Babcock - Devonport Dockyard Family Community Day
Customer: Babcock
Event: Devenport Dockyard Family Community Day
- Location: Devonport Royal Dockyard, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4SG
- Date: Thursday 23 & Friday 24 July 2026
- Volunteering Hours: 32 hours x £17.48
Social Value Created: £559.36
(NT29 – Support for local community projects through volunteering)
In July 2026 thousands of visitors attended the Babcock Devonport Open Days in partnership with the Royal Navy, as the gates were opened for a second consecutive year.
An estimated 15,000 people visited across the two-day event, which included a dedicated family day for employees and a public open day, offering a rare opportunity to step behind the walls of one of the UK’s most strategically important naval bases.
The aim was to provide an opportunity for the local community to gain a greater understanding of the work carried out at Devonport and the critical role it plays in supporting the UK’s armed forces and national security. As home to the deep maintenance and refit of the Royal Navy’s nuclear-powered submarines, Devonport is central to maintaining the Continuous At Sea Deterrent (CASD) and supporting frontline naval capability.
The event also placed a strong focus on inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists and technologists. Through a range of STEM-focused activities and demonstrations, young people explored the diverse career pathways available within defence and engineering. Developing this future talent pipeline remains essential to supporting critical defence programmes and sustaining capability for decades to come.
Our team was pleased to take along our Virtual Reality MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) Simulator as part of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) tent, allowing visitors the opportunity to experience the world of working at height whilst wearing a headset.
We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves and hope to return another year to support once again.
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