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Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closures

The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.

Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.

We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.

To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.

Army HIVE wishes all of its Service community customers, and our internal and external stakeholders, a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our support and engagement in 2026.


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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

NAPLES : Weekend Escape - Pozzuoli

 


Morning - Step Back in Time 


Begin your day at Flavian Ampitheatre, the third largest in Italy. Its underground tunnels and towering arches make history come alive. Flavian Ampitheatre
Get the kids to imagine they are gladiators preparing for battle.

Afternoon - Volcano Adventure

Head to Solfatara Crater , a dormant volcano that still breathes, You'll find bubbling mud pools, steaming fumaroles, and a landscape unlike anywhere else. Its a natural science lesson wrapped in pure excitement Solfatara Crater

Evening - Waterfront Dining 

End the day with dinner along the Pozzuoli waterfront, where seafood restaurants line the promenade. Fresh fish, pasta and gelato make for the perfect family meal as the sun sets over the Bay of Naples. Best Restaurants with a view


Practical Tips:-

Travel Time - About 20 minutes
Parking: Available near the ampitheatre and the waterfront, go early if weekend as it gets busy.
Best Season: Spring and Autumn offer mild weather and fewer crowds.
Rainy Day Alternative : Visit Rione Terra - Pozzuolis underground city.

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE