Attraction Highlights
- Access to all 9 decks
- Take the helm in the Captain's chair
- Amazing 360 degree views of London from the flag deck
- Delve deeper into the boiler and engine rooms 15ft below sea level
- Recover a downed plane in an interactive game based on a real life exercise
Benefit:
Single Entry
During adverse weather, it may become necessary for certain ladders and upper decks on HMS Belfast to be closed at short notice. Please ask a member of staff on board for more information.
Address | HMS Belfast, The Queen's Walk, London, SE1 2JH (Collect ticket at iVenture Card Westminster kiosk) |
Collection Information | *You MUST obtain a voucher at the iVenture Sales and Redemption Centres located at Westminster Pier (Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH) and Julia Tours & Tickets (120 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5AB). Please have your iVenture Card present. |
Phone | 020 7416 5000 |
Work Hours | Winter hours: (1 Nov to 26 Feb 2017) Daily: 10am – 5pm, last admission 4pm Summer hours: (27 Feb to 30 Oct 2017) Daily: 10am – 6pm, last admission 5pm |
Closed Days | Closed 24, 25 & 26 Dec |
Website | http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast |
What to expect
Things to look out for
Explore HMS Belfast and see what life was like aboard this floating city as you weave your way through the bowels of the ship and climb up and down ladders across all 9 decks.
Learn about battle stories from the Second World War and beyond, including the convoys in icy arctic conditions, the bombardment of German defences on D-Day and the 404 days spent patrolling waters during the Korean War.
Helpful Tips
It is recommended you leave at least 90 minutes in your day to look around HMS Belfast. Audio guides are free for every visitor and are available in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, Russian and Spanish.
Check out HMS Belfast's shop for unique souvenirs including a wide range of books, CDs, DVDs, clothing and accessories, posters and stationery.
Younger visitors can enjoy an exciting range of games, toys and souvenirs as well as a selection of children's books. There are also educational resource materials and children's activity books on sale.
As a historic site the corridors are narrow, so it is recommended visitors do not to bring rucksacks or other large items, such as suitcases. HMS Belfast is accessible to parents with prams, pushchairs and strollers throughout '2' deck, the main passage way through the ship where the crew’s living areas are found.
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. Weight restrictions apply when using the accessible lift on to the HMS Belfast quarterdeck. The maximum combined weight of wheelchair and user allowable is 275kg.
Important Notes
During adverse weather, it may become necessary for certain ladders and upper decks on HMS Belfast to be closed at short notice. Please ask a member of staff on board for more information.
Address | HMS Belfast, The Queen's Walk, London, SE1 2JH (Collect ticket at iVenture Card Westminster kiosk) |
Phone | 020 7416 5000 |
Work Hours | Winter hours: (1 Nov to 26 Feb 2017) Daily: 10am – 5pm, last admission 4pm Summer hours: (27 Feb to 30 Oct 2017) Daily: 10am – 6pm, last admission 5pm |
Closed Days | Closed 24, 25 & 26 Dec |
Website | http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast |