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The HMS Belfast offers a great insight to what life was like onboard a ship during wartimes. Explore all nine decks of the historic battleship, discover stories of the crew who lived on board this Royal Navi light cruiser and enjoy a thrilling trip back in time!
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Experience the life of a navy sailor aboard a warship from the days of yore.
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From the Captain’s Bridge & engine rooms to the sailor’s mess deck & operations room, there are nine decks of history for visitors to explore.
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Take a step back in time on this audio-guided tour as you learn about historical events the ship was involved in over the years.
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Meet and interact with the staff and volunteers, many of whom are veteran crew.
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Admission Tickets
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Audio Guide (available in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, Russian and Spanish).
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Gratuity
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Hotel Transfers
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Raresica
Jun, 2024Verified booking
Debra
Nov, 2023Verified booking
We were spending a day by ourselves and had seen the ship when we went to tower bridge so looked like a cool thing for my 15yr old son and I to do. My son's favorite part was the shell room and mine was the main floor seeing all the day to day things we do at home. It was an impressive and eye opening experience, really glad we took the time to do it!
David
Sep, 2023Verified booking
Absolutely fabulous visit...a real eye opener to the past and how our warships used to be and what life was like for our brave young sailors. My Father and Grandfather served the country in war and would be so proud we keep HMS Belfast open to future generations to see. Wonderful staff on board...keep up the great work as you are a credit to the ship....thank you all :-)
Ryan
Dec, 2023Verified booking
We really enjoyed seeing HMS Belfast. It's a unique experience to walk around a piece of preserved history and imagine how the ship would have operated all those years ago. Very impressive how something so complex was designed and built at a time without computers. We visited at the start of December and it was quiet on board which was nice. Fairly easy to spend 3 hours onboard looking at things.
Michael
Nov, 2023Verified booking
The Belfast was great, we all enjoyed it very much! I had been since I was a child and it has been vastly improved since then.
A Historical Ship Journey
HMS Belfast is a museum ship, originally a Royal Navy light cruiser, permanently moored in London on the River Thames and operated by the Imperial War Museum. Launched on St. Patrick’s day in 1938, she is the only surviving ship of her type to have been active during World War II and the Korean War. One of the most powerful large light cruisers ever built, she served with distinction in both these wars.
HMS Belfast, in 1978 was converted into a museum, citing the ship as “a unique demonstration of an important phase of British history and technology”. Book this family experience as this is a unique chance to come down to the Thames and explore nine decks of seafaring history onboard the HMS Belfast.
A Warship Full of Memories
During the visit, you will get to see different parts of the ship. Each of its decks and rooms offer fascinating stories. With an audio-guide for company, you will learn all about the history of this ship from Arctic Convoys to D-Day, its role in the Cold War and beyond. The magnitude of operations that were undertaken on this ship become visible to you when you visit the cockpit, the captain's cabin, and the cannons used to fight against the enemy. You also get a first-hand account of World War II in the form of interesting anecdotes given by wartime veterans.
Timings
1st November – 26th February
10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Daily (Last Admission: 4:00 pm)
27th February – 31st October
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Daily (Last Admission: 5:00 pm)
Accessibility
There is wheelchair access to the main deck of HMS Belfast but there is no access below deck due to the nature of the ship.
Getting There
By Tube:
The nearest stations are London Bridge (a five-minute walk away), or Tower Hill (a 20-minute walk away)
By Coach:
The nearest drop-off point is on Tooley Street
By Train:
The nearest station is London Bridge (a five-minute walk away)
By Bus:
You can take any route that goes to London Bridge.
By Boat:
Many major boat tours provide drop-off points at the Tower Bridge Pier.
By car:
There are no parking spaces for HMS Belfast visitors; however, there is paid parking available in the surrounding areas.
Important Information
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Small children (below 120 cm) will not be allowed to enter certain levels of the ship.
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There are toilet facilities on board as well as a small cafe for anyone seeking refreshments.
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Children under 16 years need to be accompanied by an adult.
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HMS Belfast is accessible to parents with prams, push chairs and strollers throughout '2' deck and the main passage way through the ship.
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Large bags or suitcases are not permitted on board.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction. Students must show a valid student ID.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Show your ticket at HMS Belfast..
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Address: The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2JH, United Kingdom.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is Hays Galleria (Stop H). It is a quick 4-minute walk to the attraction.
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Board buses 47, 343, 381, and more to get you there.
By ferry
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The closest ferry terminal is London Bridge City Pier. It is a quick 4 minutes walk to the attraction.
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Ferries RB1, RB2 and RB6 will get you there.
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