HMS Forward (Birmingham)

A modern, purpose-built training establishment, HMS Forward shares its location with various military units.

Role

HMS Forward is a Reservist Unit based in the heart of Birmingham. With over 100 members of the Ship’s Company, HMS Forward is the central hub for all Royal Naval Reserve activity in the West Midlands.

HMS Forward is a modern, purpose-built training establishment. The unit shares its location with various military units, including the Birmingham University Royal Navy Unit.

Close to the Birmingham City Football Ground, HMS Forward is just a short distance from Birmingham City Inner Ring Road, easily accessible by local bus services and from the nearest railway station at Adderley Park.

Unit history

1986

Strong links with Birmingham

The RNR has always had strong links with Birmingham. A Naval Communications Training Centre was established in the city by the end of World War II. In 1986, it was commissioned as HMS Forward.

1999

Present location

The unit moved to its present location in April 1999 when it was officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal.

2004

Freedom of the City

The long association between the Royal Naval Reserve and the City of Birmingham was formally recognised in 2004 when HMS Forward received the Freedom of the City.

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Contact Details

Address:

HMS Forward, 42 Tilton Road, Birmingham B9 4PP

Telephone: 0121 703 6360

Email Address: [email protected]

Opening Hours

Day	Time
Monday	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday	8:00AM - 9:15PM
Wednesday	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday	8:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday	CLOSED
Sunday	CLOSED

Additional Information

Training evenings take place every Tuesday 7:15PM - 9:15PM