Join us for a special visit to the newly upgraded Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre in Plymouth.

For more than 25 years, the centre has played an important role in connecting families, schools, community groups and businesses with Plymouth’s waterfront. Located within the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, it is one of the South West’s leading outdoor education and adventure centres.

Classic Builders has been delivering a major transformation of the facility, designed by LHC Design. The redevelopment includes the complete remodelling and refurbishment of the ground floor, incorporating a modernised café, an updated changing village and improvements to the surrounding public realm, including areas around Mount Batten Tower and the South West Coast Path.

This visit will provide an opportunity to explore the newly completed facility and hear directly from members of the project team about the journey from design through to delivery.

During the morning, attendees will hear from representatives of Classic Builders and LHC Design, who will share insight into the project, its development and some of the challenges and opportunities encountered along the way.

Following the presentation, guests will be taken on a guided tour of the building and surrounding public realm areas. The visit will also provide an opportunity to learn more about the fascinating history of the Mount Batten site and its importance to Plymouth.

What to expect

The morning will include:

Tea, coffee, water and a selection of sweet treats on arrival

An introduction to the Mount Batten Watersports Centre redevelopment

A presentation from members of the project and design teams

Insight into the project’s journey from concept through to completion

A guided tour of the newly upgraded centre

A look at the surrounding public realm improvements

An opportunity to hear more about the history of Mount Batten and the wider area

Time to ask questions and meet fellow attendees

Event details

Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026

Time: 10:00am – 12:00 noon

Please arrive from 9:50am for registration and refreshments.

Meeting point: Temporary reception at Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre.

Refreshments

Guests will be welcomed with tea, coffee, water and a selection of sweet treats.

Parking

Visitors are welcome to use the dedicated on-site car park. Please remember that you will need to provide your vehicle registration on arrival.

If the on-site car park is full, additional local authority parking is available opposite the centre, overlooking Plymouth Sound.

What to wear

The redevelopment will have been handed over by the time of the visit and the centre will no longer be an active construction site, so PPE will not be required.

Part of the guided tour will take place outside, so please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather conditions on the day.

Places are limited

Places for this visit are limited to approximately 20 attendees, so early booking is recommended.

We look forward to welcoming you to Mount Batten and sharing the story behind this exciting transformation.

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