Spotlight on the Submarine Service
The Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AS
The National Museum of the Royal Navy are taking part in Heritage Open Days 2025, England’s largest festival of culture, offering the public a chance to celebrate their heritage, community and history all for free.
Join the Royal Navy Submarine Museum for a special spotlight tour of HMS Alliance, discovering the sole surviving Second World War-era submarine, a rich example of naval architecture. Climb aboard and find out about life on Alliance, explore the challenges and camaraderie onboard submarines, and see everything from where torpedoes were kept to the all-important periscope.
Following your tour of HMS Alliance, Commodore Chris Munns (retired), with his 20 years experience in the Submarine Service, will guide you to the Memorial Wall, where you'll hear about some courageous men that served in early submarines and forged the traditions and culture which are still evident in the modern submarine service.
This event is a part of Heritage Open Days and is completely free to attend, however tickets must be booked in advance. Booking will open on the 23 August on the National Museum of the Royal Navy website.
Please note that HMS Alliance is not fully wheelchair accessible.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1120 - 1230, and 1320 - 1430
Location & directions
The Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AS
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Tickets can be booked for free via the National Museum of the Royal Navy website. Booking opens on Saturday 23rd August.
- Booking website:
- https://www.nmrn.org.uk/events/heritage-open-days-spotlight-submarine-service
- Booking opens:
- 23 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 13 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 10 minute(s)
