HMS King Alfred

HMS King Alfred is a Royal Naval Reserve establishment in Hove that provides training facilities and operational support for maritime personnel in southern England. The site focuses on leadership development and naval readiness programs for active units.

Operations began on 11 September 1939 as a critical training base during World War II for naval personnel. The establishment relocated to Exbury in 1946 after the war ended.

The name references Alfred the Great, following a Royal Navy custom of honoring historical British rulers in establishment names. This reflects the naval tradition of connecting modern institutions to England's maritime past.

The facility offers modern training programs focused on leadership development and naval operational readiness. Visitors should note this is an active military establishment with restricted access.

During World War II, the establishment operated a secondary branch called HMS King Alfred II from 1940 to 1944, which was later redesignated as HMS King Alfred (M). This temporary outpost was part of the expanded training network during the war years.

Inception: September 11, 1939

GPS coordinates: 50.82510,-0.17890

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:11