Mount Batten Peninsula is set to benefit from over £4 million of investment, in a series of improvement works, that will ensure the Mount Batten Centre (MBC) and its surrounding area become an accessible gateway to Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.
As one of the key gateways to Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, Mount Batten Centre, will undergo a series of enhancements to improve inclusive access to the Park. Please see below an outline of key milestones and further information on what elements of the business will be open during 2025.
Whilst the main centre is closed for renovation, there will be no access to the centre’s existing café, accommodation and toilet facilities. There will be temporary facilities in place for booked activities and club/affiliate members of the centre.
More details of the new pontoon will follow later, once the site investigation, preliminary designs and the process of selecting a contractor has been completed.
Site set-up
The contractors are already preparing the site. During week commencing Monday 10 March, there will be no access to the Mount Batten Centre carpark to ensure the safe delivery and set up of the welfare facilities. From 17 March onwards, there will be two accessible spaces available with limited parking for members.
Mount Batten Centre is still open for activities
Although the centre may look closed, it’s still very much open for activities! Please visit their website for a list of bookable activities that are available throughout the 2025 season.
Clubs and affiliates will have access to the centre’s temporary facilities during the redevelopment works.
Information Signage
From 10 March, the contractors will install wayfinding directional signage, so visitors know where to park and how to find the centre amenities. Wider information boards sharing details of the redevelopment works will follow from w/c 24 March.
Work commences 24 March 2025
Classic Builders, will begin work on site from Monday 24 March. Completion is anticipated Winter 2025/6, ready for an exciting start to the 2026 season.
The series of improvements
The redevelopment works will encompass a series of improvements that will provide greater access to the centre and the surrounding peninsula.
- The reception area will be opened up to provide a warm welcome to the centre and its facilities
- A new ground floor café with direct access to outdoor seating and spectacular waterfront views
- New changing facilities designed to meet Sport England and Changing Places standards will enable everyone the opportunity to experience the activities available at the centre
- The historic Mount Batten Tower will benefit from additional pathways offering better access.
- A new outdoor terraced seating area will provide space for people to relax and enjoy being next to the water.
Find out more about Plymouth Sound National Marine Park and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.