Drake

HMS DRAKE

HM Naval Base Devonport

PLYMOUTH

Devon PL2 2BG

HMS Drake’s Wyvern Centre is a first class sporting facility consisting of a large sports hall (that can be divided to create two playing areas), fitness suite, strength area, 4 glass backed squash courts with a viewing balcony for spectators and a 10 metre high, multi-angled climbing wall which incorporates vertical and overhanging slabs, corners, chimneys and arêtes constructed from moulded cement. The sports hall can accommodate 2 basketball courts, 1 netball court, 2 indoor cricket wickets, 2 five-a-side football and 6 badminton courts. Different configurations of the nets and screens allow for multiple sports to be played simultaneously. The fitness suite is situated on the balcony overlooking the sports hall and contains an excellent selection of cardiovascular training equipment. The weight training area is located at the back of the sports hall and consists of a range of resistance machines, free weights and functional training equipment. The building has ample shower and changing facilities throughout.

The Adventure Training Centre is situated to the rear of the Wyvern Centre. The AT Centre has mountain biking, kayaking (inland and sea), canoeing, mountaineering and climbing equipment that are available for use on authorised AT. 

Adjacent to the Wyvern Centre is a self contained boxing gym, which holds 2 boxing rings and a range of bags and miscellaneous boxing equipment, and an additional fitness suite and weight training facility. 

Also within HMS Drake is an all weather 3rd generation multi-functional surface pitch with floodlights, a full size floodlit grass football pitch, rugby pitch through the winter and cricket pitch through the summer. There is a 5 lane, 25 metre swimming pool which is situated a short walk from the Wyvern Centre.

Outside Drake are rugby facilities at Keyham, The Rectory and Bullpoint.  Bullpoint also hosts 2 grass football pitches and a sand based ATP with changing pavilion and bar facilities.  These facilities are all booked through the Wyvern centre.

HMS Drake Central Amenities Fund (CAF)

Static Caravan – Availability

HMS Drake has an eight-berth luxury static caravan situated at the Haven Holidays Park, Devon Cliffs Resort, Sandy Bay near Exmouth. Accommodation inside the caravan comprises of a double folding bed in the living area. The caravan has a fully fitted and equipped kitchen. There is a separate toilet and shower room. All occupants must provide their own bedding and linen.

The caravan is available for hire by the week from Saturday to Saturday from 4 Mar until 25 Nov, although full site facilities do not open until 14 Apr. Bookings for the year may be made from 3 Jan for all Devonport Naval Base Service personnel and from 13 Feb for all other Service Personnel and MOD Civilians via the AT Centre. A non-refundable deposit of £100 will be taken and cashed on initial booking.

Onsite facilities are available for use and include:

  • Indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools

  • Kids and Teens clubs

  • Outdoor activities (Mini Golf, Sports Courts)

  • Indoor activities (Pool, Snooker And Table Tennis)

  • Shops and services

  • Restaurants, pubs and shows

Contacts

Sports facilities booking number is: 9375 67958 (mil) or 01752 555958 (civ)

AT Centre: 9375 65312 (mil) or 01752 555312 (civ)

Bookings forms are available from the AT Centre, HMS Drake 9375 555312 (mil)