Permanently moored on the River Thames, HMS Belfast is a museum ship open to the public. Access to the ship is via the footpath on the south bank of the river. A walkway connects the footpath to the ship's quarterdeck. Onboard, you'll visit nine decks all restored by the Imperial War Museum and thematically divided into three sections: a taste of seamen's daily lives; the boiler room, engine room, and communication and mechanical functions of the ship; and the admiral's bridge, operations room, and gun direction platform. In between these quartered-off sections, look for exhibits commemorating the ship's war service and personal stories of those who served aboard. Put HMS Belfast and other London attractions into our London travel itinerary planner, and watch your holiday take shape.
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HMS Belfast reviews
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Knowledge of IWM volunteers full of useful information. Asking if you have been to engine room for eg. Great condition clean and tidy. As we say ship shape and bristol fashion
Knowledge of IWM volunteers full of useful information. Asking if you have been to engine room for eg. Great condition clean and tidy. As we say ship shape and bristol fashion more »
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Went here as my husband is a mechanical engineer and I thought he'd enjoy it.. He certainly did but so did I It was really interesting - if a little hairy going up and down ladders. Must gave Bern...
Went here as my husband is a mechanical engineer and I thought he'd enjoy it.. He certainly did but so did I It was really interesting - if a little hairy going up and down ladders. Must gave Bern... more »
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A really amazing experience! We spent a couple of hours here, climbing up ladders, using the interactive screens and exploring all the rooms. Some rooms are a really tight fit you have to breath in! The volunteers were so helpful. It's best to go this time of year as there aren't many schools visiting and it's much cooler. I'll definitely be going again in the near future!
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It was such a lovely experience visiting HMS Belfast. The vessel is full of history and it's so interesting to explore all 9 decks. We were given audio handsets that explained the history of specific parts of the ship. The crew also gave a brilliant talk about how the ship operated - they were very knowledgeable. The onboard cafe was good and there was also a nice seating area out in the open where the pigeons keep you company! ☺️ The views of the river are lovely, especially on a summer's day. The gift shop was nice and the staff there were friendly and helpful.
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