HPVC Experience and HPC Site Tour

The South West Section invite you to the Hinkley Point Visitor Centre, and HPC South Plaza for site tour.

Visitors to meet at HPC Cannington Park and Ride

Join the South West Section on their visit to Hinkley Point C. Learn why producing low-carbon energy is necessary and how EDF is aiding Britain in reaching net zero through the construction of Hinkley Point C and the utilisation of other renewable sources such as wind and solar electricity.

The tour will include a look around the Visitor Centre at Cannington Court followed by a Site tour.

You will be met by your tour guides at the HPC Cannington Park and Ride. Directions to the Park and Ride will be sent to you after your booking is made.

On the day of your visit, all visitors (aged 18 years and above) are required to produce valid photographic ID, either a current Passport or photo Driving Licence card. If either of the above forms of ID are not available, on the day of your visit, access to HPC Site will be denied.

Before your visit and whilst at the Park and Ride, your tour guides will verify the group’s ID, issue passes followed by a Welcome brief to include security checks. You will then be transported to Hinkley Point Visitor Centre, at Cannington Court, to familiarise yourselves with the Project before heading to HPC Site to begin your tour.

Important Information

  • Sensible footwear must be worn on Site.

  • Bags and personal belongings must be kept to a minimum.

  • It is not permitted to use cameras and mobile telephones on HPC Site. Other prohibited items include radio transmitters, animals, weapons, knives, explosives of any kind, personal radios, and music players.

  • Prior to your visit, a security details request form will be sent you you. This must be signed and returned at least 10 days prior to the visit. The information provided will be securely stored for one year.

Agenda

09:30 | Arrive at HPC Cannington Park and Ride

09:50 | Transport to Cannington Court 

• Arrive at Security Lodge

• Head to Hinkley Point Visitor Centre to familiarise yourself with HPC Project

• Refreshments are available to purchase from the Brassage (time allowing and if required)

10:50 | Depart Hinkley Point Visitor Centre

11:00 | Travel to HPC South Plaza for Site Tour

11:15 | Arrive at HPC South Plaza

12:00 | Depart Site and travel back to HPC Cannington Park and Ride

12:15 | Approximate arrival at HPC Cannington Park and Ride for safe onward journey