Hinkley Point Visitor Centre
At our Hinkley Point Visitor Centre, visitors are encouraged to explore how electricity is created in a fun and interactive way.
People of all ages can learn why there is an overwhelming need to produce low carbon energy and how EDF is helping Britain achieve net zero through the construction of Hinkley Point C and the use of other renewable sources such as wind and solar power.
Let us take you on a virtual tour of the construction site where you can interact with a map of site or just watch our drone footage as it navigates around Big Carl, the world's largest crane!
Watch our interactive 360 degree video
Take a virtual 360 degree tour of Hinkley Point C - showing the amazing progress we are making as we get on with the job of helping Britain to achieve net zero.
Location
Hinkley Point Visitor Centre
Cannington Court
Church St
Cannington
Bridgwater
TA5 2HA
Directions to Cannington Court
Opening times
Monday - Thursday
09:30 - 17:00 (except Bank Holidays)
Friday
09:30 - 15:30
The last visit is half an hour before closing. Please phone in advance to confirm availability.
Last entrance is 3.00pm on a Friday
THE VISITOR CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED ON 2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH DUE TO STAFF TRAINING.
The Visitor Centre will also be closed for the Christmas period between Monday 22nd of December 2025 to Monday 5th January 2026.
The Visitor Centre will be closed for maintenance work on the 19th, 20th and 21st of January 2026.
Additional information
- Tel: 07813 232358
- There is no charge for entry
- Entry is through the Security Lodge at Cannington Court
- Our Visitor Centre and Brassage are open to everyone and fully accessible to all
- For EDF Customer Services 0333 006 9950 (1)
Parking
Available parking is limited to 5 spaces – bay numbers 29 to 33. To respect our neighbours in the local community, we ask that our visitors do not park their cars on the roads around Cannington Court at any time.
Hinkley Point tours
Due to the sheer volume of requests, we are only able to offer coach tours around the Hinkley Construction site to educational establishments, local stakeholders, local residents and those with a strong business case. The Visitor Centre is open to the public as detailed above. Please call 07813 232358 or email hinkleypointtours@nnb-edfenergy.com . We look forward to welcoming you.
Meet the Visitors Centre team
Come and meet our team of visitor guides and coordinators. The team have a wealth of knowledge and can help you understand more about the Hinkley Point C project.
Explore Hinkley Point C
Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is currently under construction and is the first nuclear power station to be built in the UK in a generation. During construction, 25,000 jobs and 1,000 apprenticeships will be created, as well as 900 jobs during operation. The twin unit UK EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3,260MW of secure, low-carbon electricity for 60 years.
Education and skills
We offer a range of free and innovative activities including hands-on STEM workshops, curriculum-linked teaching resources, assemblies and events for Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 – to help young people take advantage of the huge opportunities that the construction and operation of Hinkley Point C has to offer.
Explore Hinkley Point B
Hinkley Point B is a nuclear power station in Somerset which has been providing the UK with low-carbon electricity 1976. The station, which includes two Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors, was the first of its kind to generate electricity to the grid in the UK.
Take a look around Hinkley Point B nuclear power station with Station Director Peter Evans
How is nuclear energy generated at Hinkley Point B?
Daily plant status
Find out the current status of the reactors at Hinkley Point B and how much energy they’re generating. This information is updated on weekdays.
Contact us
The best way to contact us about Hinkley Point C is by emailing us on hinkley-enquiries@edf-energy.com. You can also call us on 0333 009 7070 (24 hour free phone number).
For EDF's 24/7 media enquiry line call 01452 652233.
