Overview

Join us for an exclusive visit to EDF’s Heysham nuclear power station - an exciting opportunity to step inside one of the UK’s key low-carbon energy sites. Discover how nuclear reactors operate, see essential plant areas up close, and learn how chemistry and engineering keep the station running safely and efficiently.

EDF’s expert engineers will share insights into real-world challenges, innovative technologies, and the vital role nuclear power plays in securing the UK’s energy future. Whether you are curious about nuclear operations or simply keen to broaden your industry knowledge, this visit offers a rare, engaging, and informative experience.

All visitors aged 19 years and over will be required to provide valid ID.

Acceptable ID includes:

• valid passport (in date)
• valid photographic driving licence (in date) accompanied by a full birth certificate.

Please note the site does not accept short birth certificates or driving licence without a full birth certificate.

If your name on your Photographic driving licence has changed from the name listed on your birth certificate, please provide ID that applies for the name change eg marriage certificate / Deed poll document.

Please note as this is a nuclear site, there are strict security arrangements in place to ensure safety. If you do not provide information as requested in advance of your visit or if you fail to provide the relevant ID documents listed above on the day of your visit, then you will not be able to take part in a site tour.

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter's own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the National Early Careers Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE. Some information you provide may given to the site for booking purposes.

Time

10:00 GMT.