DART NOTES
BRNC NOW OPeN FOR PuBLIC TOuRs B
y The Dart readers are now able to get a glimpse into the workings of the historic Britannia Royal Naval Col-
lege (BRNC). The College is open for guided public tours every Mon-
day and Wednesday afternoon organised by the Britannia Association Tours. Booking through the Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre, on 01803 834224, is essential and photographic identification is also required. Tours start from a convenient pick-up point in Dart-
mouth town, with visitors then taken to the College by coach for a walking tour, which lasts around two hours. Visi- tors will be escorted in manageable groups by an individual tour guide who is able to provide an informative narrative giving them both the history of the Royal Navy and BRNC, together with its present day role in delivering training for
today’s young Royal Naval Officers serv- ing in the modern Fleet.
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Garden created in sheltered valley with natural stream. Several ponds and lake, partially wooded, rockery, extensively planted, extends to 12 acres plus new woodland planting and walks. Car park. Some level walks
Captain Jerry Kyd, the Commanding Of- ficer of BRNC, said: “I am delighted that the Britannia Association, a charity organisation that does so much for both the College and its past alumni, is now providing public tours of the Royal Navy’s officer training College. It is a jewel in the country’s crown and is still one of the few Grade 1 listed buildings still being used as was originally intended at build – training Naval Officers. Today officers from over 22 countries are trained here, including many hundreds for the Royal Navy who pass through the gates before going onto their specialist training elsewhere. It is a vibrant, thoroughly modern military College steeped in the history and ethos that is so important as we prepare our young men and women for a busy Fleet. A tour of this fantastic College is not just a journey into history but also an insight into today’s Navy that continues to work tirelessly around the world, often unseen, protecting our inter- ests and assuring our security.” Tickets are priced at £12 per adult; £9.50 Senior Citizen or student; Child (4–11 yrs) £5; under 3s free. There is also a family ticket (for 4) available at £32.50.
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